Finance (FP&A)

About the Organization :

The Akshaya Patra Foundation is one of the worlds largest not-for-profit organizations implementing the government’s Mid-Day Meal Programme. With operations spanning across 16+ states and over 78 kitchens, we serve over 2.25 million meals & 1 million morning snacks every day to school children. We have an ambitious target of 6 Million Meals served per day by 2030. Our mission is to eliminate classroom hunger and promote education through a scalable, sustainable, and efficient food delivery model.

Position –

Work Location – Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore

He / She will be responsible for overseeing the forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis processes, as well as providing strategic financial insights to support the organization's growth and profitability.

The candidate should have strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of financial management principles, and a proven track record of driving process improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support decision-making across the organization.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of financial plans with strategic objectives.
• Drive improvements in financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Any Other responsibilities that may be assigned by the management as required from time to time.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• 8+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Expert financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software applications.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial statement analysis, and management reporting.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and a results-driven mind-set.