Head of Finance (NGO experience preferred)

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 1000000 - Rs 1500000 (ie INR 10-15 LPA)

Min Experience: 5 years

Location: Mumbai

JobType: full-time

As the Chief Financial Officer, you will be responsible for driving financial excellence, transparency, and sustainability while enabling the organization’s growth vision. Reporting directly to the Board, you will work closely with senior leadership and fundraising teams to translate strategic goals into actionable financial plans. Your role will focus on optimizing resource utilization, maintaining robust governance frameworks, and strengthening donor trust through transparent reporting and prudent fund management. This is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a mission-driven organization that bridges the gap between healthcare treatment and everyday living needs for families battling pediatric cancer.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term financial strategies to support organizational growth and sustainability.
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes across all centers and programs.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory regulations, including FCRA, CSR, Income Tax, and Companies Act (Section 8).
• Present financial reports, dashboards, and risk assessments to the Board and Audit Committee.
• Oversee financial audits, internal controls, and ensure accountability in all transactions.
• Manage corpus funds, reserves, and investment portfolios to ensure stable and sustainable growth.
• Collaborate with fundraising teams to prepare financial proposals, cost estimates, and donor reports.
• Maintain accurate and transparent financial records for all donor-funded projects.
• Establish enterprise risk management systems and conduct preventive financial audits.
• Lead implementation of ERP and MIS systems for improved financial monitoring and reporting.
• Mentor and guide the finance team, promoting professional growth and adherence to ethical financial practices.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with operations, fundraising, and human resources teams to ensure integrated financial management.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred; MBA (Finance), CPA, or equivalent qualification will be considered.
• 12 to 15 years of overall experience in finance leadership roles, with at least 5 years as CFO, Head of Finance, or Controller.
• Proven experience in managing finance within the not-for-profit, CSR, or compliance-intensive sectors.
• Strong technical knowledge of Indian regulatory frameworks including FCRA, CSR, Income Tax, and Companies Act (Sec. 8).
• Expertise in donor financial reporting, audit compliance, and corpus or endowment fund management.
• Proficiency in ERP and MIS systems, with strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage complex financial operations across multiple geographic locations.