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THE ROLE OF HEAD OF FINANCE / CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) The Head of Finance / Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be responsible for developing and executing the organization s financial strategy, ensuring of financial assets and resources, and making certain that financial and operational assets are effectively utilized. The position will oversee the planning, budgeting, implementation, and control of all finance-related activities within the organization. This includes direct responsibility for accounting, finance, forecasting, strategic planning, budget management, cost control, and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations. We are looking for a committed professional with a master s degree or professional certifications such as CA, ICWA or MBA Finance with 10 to 20 years of experience in accounts and finance at leading nonprofit organizations. Some key deliverables of the role: Provide strategic financial input to the leadership team on decisions affecting the organization s finances. Oversee long-term financial planning, including forecasting, budgeting, and resource allocation. Lead and manage the accounts and finance team, ensuring effective execution of all financial activities. Oversee the preparation of financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Monitor budget performance, analyze variances, and provide regular financial reports to the leadership team. Ensure compliance with all financial, tax, and regulatory requirements. Assess preparedness and plan for evolving regulations and laws. Oversee audits, both internal and external, and ensure timely resolution of audit findings. Ensure the team is equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge, and tools to operate effectively. Promote collaboration between the finance team and other departments to ensure alignment with organizational vision. Some key requirements of the role: Strong understanding of change management and project management principles. Compassion to drive a team with intrinsic motivation. Ability to thrive in a collaborative and co-leadership culture. Cross-functional collaboration across multiple levels of the organisation. Curiosity to continuously learn and grow, with an interest in inclusion and neurodiversity. WHY UMMEED? Ummeed is unique in the social sector, not just because of the influence it has been able to create, but also because of its work culture and ethos, that includes: A challenging but flexible work environment that offers opportunities for growth and creating impact at scale A leadership that invests in its people, giving them the freedom to explore, innovate, learn, while responsibly delivering on committed outcomes A strong culture of respecting diversity, being inclusive and committed to serving children with disabilities and their families An opportunity to work in collaboration with a diverse group of highly passionate, motivated and talented individuals TO APPLY If you are excited by the idea of enabling an organization that works in a niche area to create meaningful impact, please send your CV and a short note on why you would like to join the Ummeed team to Regina Khurana ( regina.khurana@ummeed.org ).
