Location : New Delhi (Hybrid).

Employment Type : Full-Time.

Role Overview :

Our partner organization is seeking a high-caliber finance professional to play a pivotal role in strengthening financial governance, enabling business strategy, and driving operational excellence.

This role extends beyond traditional controllership and requires the individual to act as a trusted advisor to leadership-ensuring financial discipline while supporting organizational growth, expansion, and long-term value creation.

Key Responsibilities :

Financial Management & Controllership :

- Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

- Strengthen internal controls, accounting processes, and statutory compliance across applicable regulations (GST, TDS, Income Tax, Companies Act, etc.

- Manage treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting, fund management, and working capital optimization.

- Oversee Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Fixed Asset Management processes.

Budgeting & Forecasting :

- Drive the annual budgeting process in partnership with business and functional teams.

- Monitor performance against budgets and forecasts, identify variances, and provide actionable recommendations.

- Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic decision-making and expansion plans.

Compliance & Audit :

- Coordinate and manage statutory, internal, and tax audits, ensuring timely completion and closure.

- Ensure adherence to regulatory and statutory requirements across geographies of operation.

- Develop, implement, and maintain finance policies aligned with corporate governance standards.

Business Partnering :

- Partner with senior leadership to drive profitability improvement, cost optimization, and sustainable growth initiatives.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams-including Operations, Sales, HR, and Program teams-to align financial and organizational objectives.

- Provide data-driven insights and financial analysis to support strategic planning and decision-making.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management :

- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, establishing clear ownership, review mechanisms, and performance expectations.

- Build and manage relationships with auditors, tax consultants, banking partners, investors, and other external stakeholders.

- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence within the finance function.

Qualifications & Experience :

- Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, or an equivalent professional qualification.

- 6-10 years of post-qualification experience, preferably within startups, education, EdTech, social impact, or mission-driven organizations.

- Strong experience in financial controllership, taxation, audit management, financial reporting, and MIS.

- Good understanding of FCRA regulations and NGO finance/compliance frameworks.

- Prior experience with a Big 4 or consulting firm will be an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies :

- Strong grounding in accounting principles, finance operations, taxation, and statutory compliance.

- Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, variance analysis, and management reporting.

- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Tally ERP) and advanced MS Office capabilities.

- High attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy, governance, and timeliness.

- Excellent analytical, stakeholder management, communication, and team leadership skills.

- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a dynamic environment.