Head Finance

We are #hiring!Position: Head FinanceOrganisation: A Social Sector Consulting FirmExperience: 15+ yearsQualification: MBA Finance/ CACTC: 35 - 40 LPALocation: Remote with travel involvedResponsibilities Provide strategic insight in developing reporting and forecasting frameworks to support effective decision-making. This includes instituting streamlined monthly reporting on cash flow, operational performance, and compliance, and establishing a rolling 4-quarter and next 2 fiscal year forecasts across key P&L & balance sheet items (including revenue, donations, expenditures, cash flow, EBITDA, net profit, reserves) and fundraising outlooks. Design and drive systems to ensure compliance with all statutory regulations (TDS, GST, FCRA, 80G, 12A, etc.), working closely with the legal and CA partners across both for-profit and non-profit entities. Evaluating existing financial operations and systems —covering grants and revenue tracking, vendor payments, payroll, invoicing, bank reconciliations, and statutory compliance—and identifying opportunities for process prioritisation and optimisation and leading implementation. Build capacity of the finance function : The Head of Finance will assess the current finance team’s capabilities, identify gaps, recommend staffing or partnership solutions as needed, and provide strategic and operational guidance to ensure timely and accurate execution of core financial functions (e.g., invoicing, collections, reimbursements, vendor management). Partner with leadership to develop financial policies and internal controls that align with vision for growth and resilience. Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A) to support data-driven decision-making and resource allocation. Oversee grants management, including tracking restricted funding, donor reporting, and ensuring financial stewardship of partner funds. Support donor pitch decks or proposals, advisory board/board member engagement and cross-functional CollaborationSkills & Competencies Financial Leadership– Strong understanding of financial operations, strategy, compliance, and risk management. Experience with compliance aspects of non profit operations Experience with Strategic Finance in using financial insights for long-term decision-making and business strategy. Experience in building and leading financial teams. Familiar with financial software systems used to manage organizations Learning and adapting mindset to fit with org needs, capabilities, and constraints Relationship building and strong communication and presentation skills Belief in technology as an enabler and using tech tools for the organization Approachable with a good attitude and empathy towards work done in the social sector