Associate Director, Finance, Lucknow
Associate Director, Finance, Lucknow
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31-05-2025
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Role: Associate Director Finance Lucknow
Experience: 12-18 years Salary: 17-24 LPA
Job Summary:
The Associate Director of Finance will play a critical leadership role in overseeing all financial operations of the organization in Lucknow. This position is responsible for ensuring the financial health integrity and compliance of the organization with a strong focus on grant management FCRA compliance and strategic financial planning in a non-profit context. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned finance professional with a proven track record in the non-profit sector possessing strong leadership skills and an unwavering commitment to accuracy and transparency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Forecasting & Planning:
- Lead the development and implementation of robust financial forecasting models and annual budgets.
- Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership for informed decision-making and sustainable growth.
- Monitor financial performance against budget analyze variances and provide actionable reports.
- FCRA Management & Compliance:
- Ensure strict adherence to all provisions of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) 2010 and its subsequent amendments.
- Oversee the accurate and timely filing of all FCRA-related returns and reports.
- Stay updated on changes in FCRA regulations and proactively implement necessary adjustments to policies and procedures.
- Capacity Building of Finance Team:
- Develop and implement training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of the finance team members.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning professional development and best practices within the finance department.
- Mentor and guide finance managers and associates to improve their technical and leadership capabilities.
- Compliance & Risk Management:
- Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations tax laws and organizational policies.
- Implement and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard organizational assets and prevent financial irregularities.
- Identify and mitigate financial risks developing contingency plans as necessary.
- Grant Management & CSR Budgeting:
- Oversee the financial aspects of all grants including budgeting expenditure tracking and reporting.
- Collaborate closely with program teams to ensure grant expenditures align with approved budgets and donor requirements.
- Manage and monitor Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) budgets ensuring proper allocation and utilization of funds in line with CSR policies and project objectives.
- Grant Spending Reporting:
- Lead the preparation and submission of accurate and timely grant spending reports for approximately 50-70 CSR partners and other donors.
- Ensure all reports are compliant with donor agreements and internal financial guidelines.
- Develop and refine reporting templates and processes for efficiency and clarity.
- Team Leadership & Management:
- Manage supervise and provide leadership to a team of finance managers and associates.
- Conduct performance reviews set clear objectives and provide constructive feedback to team members.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Audits Reports & Error-Free Operations:
- Coordinate and manage all internal and external financial audits ensuring a smooth and efficient process.
- Prepare comprehensive financial statements reports and analyses for management board and donors.
- Maintain the highest standards of accuracy and attention to detail in all financial records reports and forecasting activities striving for utmost error-free operations.
- Financial Systems & Processes:
- Oversee the effective utilization of financial management software and systems.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or a related field (e.g. MBA Finance ).
- Minimum of 10-12 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the non-profit sector.
- Demonstrated expertise in FCRA compliance and regulations is essential.
- Proven experience in grant financial management donor reporting and CSR budgeting.
- Strong understanding of Indian accounting standards and tax laws.
- Excellent leadership team management and capacity-building skills.
- Exceptional analytical problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- High level of proficiency in financial software and MS Office Suite especially advanced Excel.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to diverse audiences.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
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Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This job is first posted on May 30 2025 on
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