Senior Lead - Finance
Senior Lead - Finance
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10-09-2025
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ABOUT US
Indus Action aims to enable over 800 million vulnerable citizens in India to move irreversibly out of extreme poverty by facilitating access to critical government support to which they are entitled. We partner with communities and governments to simplify access to educationlivelihoods healthcare and welfare using tech and better design to navigate bureaucratic hurdles. By 2030 we aim to impact 30 million people with adequate social protection. Since 2013 our program innovations have impacted 2 million citizens in accessing entitlements across the above workstreams. We are building a diverse inclusive team that reflects the people we serve because real change needs every voice. Together we re
making systems work for those who need them most.
ROLE BRIEF
We are looking for a Senior Lead Finance who brings a blend of strategic financial depth and hands-on capability. You will lead a 2-3 member finance team. You will head Indus Action s finance function ensuring robust financial planning compliance and risk management to support our mission. The role will oversee budgeting donor and statutory reporting and cashflow management while driving efficiency through high-quality MIS and systems. As a senior leader you will mentor the finance team and work closely with program and fundraising teams to enable financially sound strategic decision-making.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Planning & Strategy
Lead annual and quarterly budgeting re-forecasting and scenario planning.
Align financial strategy with programmatic and fundraising priorities.
Develop cashflow management frameworks to ensure adequate runway and liquidity.
Financial Operations & Compliance
Oversee accounting audits and all statutory compliance (Companies Act FCRA Income Tax CSR law).
Strengthen internal controls policies and processes for accuracy and efficiency.
Ensure timely donor and statutory reporting with high-quality documentation.
Management Reporting & Insights
Produce monthly MIS with variance analysis trend insights and efficiency metrics.
Partner with program and functional heads to drive cost efficiency and informed decision-making.
Anticipate financial risks (e.g. regulatory liquidity donor delays) and propose mitigation plans.
Leadership & Collaboration
Manage and mentor the existing finance team building technical depth and leadership capacity.
Work cross-functionally with Fundraising MERL Tech and HR to enable financially sound decision-making.
Drive adoption of tech-enabled solutions for finance operations and MIS.
Requirements
SKILLS & EDUCATION
Qualifications: CA / ICWA / MBA (Finance) with 8 years of relevant experience.
Sector Experience: Strong understanding of NGO finance especially FCRA CSR funding and donor compliance.
Technical Expertise: Financial modelling cashflow management MIS and audit readiness.
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage teams and build capacity.
Analytical Ability: Skilled in variance analysis cost efficiency and risk management.
Technology Orientation: Comfortable with accounting software MIS dashboards and automation tools.
Soft Skills: Strong communication ability to influence non-finance colleagues and a collaborative mindset.
Values Fit: Commitment to transparency accountability and Indus Action s mission of enabling access to social protection.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPENTENCIES & VALUES -
Citizen Focussed Mindset: Place the vulnerable citizen at the centre of every action
Entrepreneurial Energy: Own your time and resources to deliver solutions
Dealing with Ambiguity: Grace under pressure progressive elaboration
Growth Mindset: Every experience is an opportunity for growth
Collaboration: Build productive partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders
Benefits
COMPENSATION
The Senior Lead will be compensated between 13-21LPA based on Indus Action s compensation benchmarking rubric. The range of compensation will depend on qualifications experience and role fitment.
WHY WORK WITH US
Join a mission that directly impacts millions of lives across India. At our organisation your work doesnt just improve systems; it transforms how vulnerable citizens and families access the support they deserve. You will be part of a team that has helped millions access their rightful entitlements and aims to reach 30 million people by 2030. We offer more than just a job; we provide the opportunity to use technology and innovation as tools for social justice.
Working alongside diverse communities and state governments you will help redesign complicated processes into simple accessible solutions that eliminate barriers to essential services. Indus Action is part of this commitment to create supportive working environments. Employees are expected to the highest standards of ethics in their professional and personal interactions. Indus Action strongly encourages applications from women persons with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities.
We believe diversity makes teams stronger. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds identities and abilities to apply.
Knowledge and Technical Skills Stakeholder Management Has led and managed a team of 3+ people through a project for 1+ year Partnered with the government and built relations across levels (BDO, SPD, PS, etc) to drive large-scale projects for 1+ year Has worked with government departments at a state-level for at least 2 years Project Management Has managed and delivered projects end-to-end for at least 2+ years Is well versed with principles of designing thinking, planning and execution, budget management, quality control and monitoring and evaluation Data & Technology Is capable of understanding technology (product, not code) used to set up MIS system and envisioning the scope that technology can play to make the implementation smoother Has strong analytical skills to create strategies and analyze data Research and Analysis Has worked on at least 1 project involving fieldwork/primary research (preferred) Has experience with secondary research and data analysis
Education
Master's/ Diploma in public policy
Employment Type
Full Time
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