Senior Manager- Forecasting & Budgeting

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on our world? Do you thrive in a collaborative team environment built on mutual respect and integrity? Are you a strategic finance professional ready to drive impactful budgeting and forecasting for meaningful change? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at SaveLIFE Foundation.

About SaveLIFE Foundation

SaveLIFE Foundation (SLF) is an award-winning, independent non-profit organization committed to saving lives on roads across India and the Global South. By combining grassroots action with systems reform, SLF has been at the forefront of introducing landmark road safety innovations—such as India’s Good Samaritan Law and the Zero-Fatality Corridor (ZFC) model. Our work has helped reduce road crash deaths by up to 67% on some of India’s most dangerous highways and has been recognized by institutions such as the Skoll Foundation, World Bank, and Government of India.

At SLF, we believe that road crashes are not accidents—they are preventable tragedies. We are on a mission to prove that loss of life on roads is not a price we must pay for mobility.

Join us to help scale this mission.

About the role

SaveLIFE Foundation is seeking a seasoned and strategic finance professional to join our team as the Senior Manager – Forecasting and Budgeting. This role is a critical pillar of our finance function, responsible for leading the organization's end-to-end financial planning, forecasting, and annual budgeting processes.

The successful candidate will be more than just a numbers expert; they will be a strategic partner to the leadership team. The individual will be responsible for developing sophisticated financial models, providing critical insights that link financial performance to strategic objectives, and ensuring the organization's long-term financial health. Your work will be instrumental in optimizing resource allocation, driving efficiency, and supporting our sustainable growth.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Financial Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting:

• Lead the entire annual budgeting process from conception to final approval, collaborating closely with all department heads to create realistic and ambitious financial plans.
• Develop, maintain, and improve complex financial models to forecast the organization's Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements.
• Conduct quarterly and monthly rolling forecasts to provide an accurate, up-to-date view of financial performance against targets.
• Perform detailed variance analysis (Budget vs. Actuals), providing insightful commentary on performance deviations and recommending corrective actions to leadership.

2. Strategic Financial Guidance & Business Partnership:

• Analyze key financial and operational data to identify emerging trends, financial risks, and strategic opportunities for the organization.
• Act as a dedicated financial business partner to department heads, helping them develop, manage, and monitor their budgets effectively.
• Develop financial models and business cases for new projects, investments, or strategic initiatives to assess their financial viability and potential ROI.
• Prepare and present clear, insightful financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for the senior leadership team and the Board of Directors.

3. Process Improvement and Controls:

• Continuously review and enhance budgeting and forecasting processes, tools, and methodologies to improve accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness.
• Lead the implementation and management of financial planning software and tools to automate and streamline processes.
• Ensure strong alignment between the organization's long-term strategic plan, the annual budget, and operational financial plans.

Academic Qualifications

Essential

• A

  Masters Degree in Finance

  from a recognized university is required and a strong foundational degree or background in

  Accounting

  is essential.

Preferred:

• A

  Chartered Accountant (CA)

  or

  CA finalist

  qualification is highly preferred and will be a significant advantage.

Professional Experience

• A minimum of 10-12 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), corporate finance, strategic finance, or a similar role. Must have at least 3 years of direct experience in a team management capacity.
• Demonstrable, hands-on experience in leading the end-to-end budgeting and forecasting cycle for a mid-to-large-sized organization.

What You’ll Gain

• A unique platform to lead change at scale, with the ability to directly influence infrastructure and policy in India and beyond.
• The chance to work with India’s only organization that combines system reform with on-ground action for road safety.
• Cross-sector exposure across engineering, governance, public health, and civic engagement.
• An entrepreneurial environment that values innovation, courage, and execution excellence.
• An opportunity to be part of a globally recognized movement saving thousands of lives each year.

SaveLIFE Foundation is for you if you

• Crave purpose in your work and want to solve real problems for real people.
• Thrive in a high-performance environment where outcomes matter.
• Are passionate about improving systems through technology and design.
• Want your work to matter—not just for your company, but for your country.

Personal Characteristics

Technical Skills:

• Expert-level proficiency in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and scenario analysis.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Hands-on experience with financial planning softwares.
• A strong and practical understanding of accounting principles (Ind AS/IFRS).

Analytical & Strategic Mindset:

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with an unwavering attention to detail.
• Proven ability to translate complex financial data and operational drivers into actionable strategic insights.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand the bigger picture beyond the numbers.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly and concisely to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven ability to build relationships, partner with, and influence senior leaders and department heads.

Leadership & Personal Attributes:

• A high degree of integrity, professional ethics, and accountability.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to manage tight deadlines and work effectively under pressure. Strong project management and leadership capabilities.

Commitment to Mission:

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