Program Lead- Finance & Compliance, Bihar

Role: Program Lead- Finance & Compliance, Bihar
Experience: 8-10 years
Salary: Up to 8-10 LPA

The Program Lead – Finance & Compliance will ensure the organizations financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and operational integrity. The role oversees financial strategy, accounting systems, budgeting, risk management, and donor reporting, while strengthening financial processes and accountability across teams. Working closely with leadership and program teams, this position ensures financial planning and compliance are aligned with organizational goals and field realities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Strategy & Planning

• Develop and align finance strategy with organizational goals
• Set cross-functional financial priorities and track progress
• Analyze financial trends and provide strategic recommendations to leadership
• Lead the annual budgeting process and ensure alignment with program priorities

2. Fund Management & Compliance

• Track budgets, expenditures, and fund allocations
• Finalize and monitor program budgets based on funds raised
• Oversee fund reallocations in alignment with donor commitments
• Prepare internal financial reports and donor compliance reports
• Ensure compliance with Income Tax Act, GST, FCRA, labour laws, and all statutory requirements

3. Accounting & Financial Systems

• Oversee bookkeeping, taxation, financial reporting, and audits
• Build and strengthen financial systems for transaction tracking and compliance integration
• Maintain internal financial controls to ensure data accuracy and integrity
• Institutionalize transparent financial documentation processes

4. Financial Analysis & Risk Management

• Conduct cost analysis to identify efficiency opportunities
• Develop financial models to support decision-making
• Monitor cash flow and manage liquidity
• Implement strategies to minimize financial and compliance risks

5. Policies & Process Strengthening

• Develop and refine financial policies and SOPs
• Ensure organization-wide awareness and adherence to policies
• Continuously evaluate systems for efficiency and improvement

6. Team Leadership & Capacity Building

• Lead and mentor the finance team
• Identify structural gaps and optimize team roles
• Support recruitment and onboarding when required
• Build financial literacy across program teams
• Create clear coordination mechanisms across departments

7. Stakeholder & Board Reporting

• Manage relationships with banks, financial institutions, auditors, and external stakeholders
• Represent the organization in financial discussions and negotiations
• Provide regular financial reports to leadership and the Board
• Ensure timely statutory filings and regulatory reporting

Qualifications & Experience:

• 8–10 years of experience in finance within the social impact sector (NGOs, CSR, social enterprises)
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading finance & compliance teams
• Strong working knowledge of Income Tax Act, GST, FCRA, and labour law compliance
• Experienced in budgeting, donor financial reporting, audits, and statutory compliance
• Systems thinker with strong operational execution ability
• Strong communicator capable of collaborating across teams and field environments
• Passionate about financial stewardship, transparency, and enabling mission-driven impact
• Bachelors degree in Finance or Commerce required
• Masters degree in Finance or a related field preferred

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Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on Feb 26, 2026 on Ground Zero

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