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 ).
Supporting the implementation of inclusive practices that support diverse learners Training and capacity building of teachers and other school staff Screening of children through recognized tools identify those at risk of developmental disabilities Collaborating with relevant teams to identify steps to support children identified Organizing workshops and discussions for families to build awareness and support for inclusive education Documenting child-specific case discussions, screening outcomes and support provided Developing individual work plans and documenting overall project progress (daily logs, monthly reports, etc.) highlighting key achievements, challenges, and learnings Supporting with creating spaces, processes and identifying individuals from schools to lead and take the work on inclusion forward Supporting monitoring and evaluation needs through data collection from schools Essential qualifications, skills, and experience: Master s degree in a relevant field with 1-2 years of experience of working in schools Basic MS Office skills Adept at working in teams Excellent communication skills in English and Hindi Experience of stakeholder collaboration/ management is a plus
About Ummeed: Ummeed, a premier non-profit organization for children with disabilities in India, supports children with developmental disabilities to reach their maximum potential and be included in society. India has over 50 million children with disabilities under the age of 15. With access to appropriate health, intervention, education, recreation, and livelihood services they can be supported to become participative members of society. Today most of them have limited or no access to relevant knowledge and services as the number of organizations and professionals in the space are inadequate to meet the need. To date, Ummeed has supported 14,500 children through direct clinical services and reached an estimated 0.43 million children through network partners that are enabled and trained by Ummeed. Ummeed was founded in 2001 by Dr. Vibha Krishnamurthy, a developmental pediatrician. Today, with a diverse workforce of over 100 committed professionals, Ummeed's transdisciplinary approach works towards: Supporting children with disabilities in their developmental trajectory and overcoming barriers through direct clinical services, and helping families in their journey towards acceptance and empowerment Building a network of trained professionals and community workers to monitor and promote Early Childhood Development, identify children with developmental disabilities and provide timely and appropriate interventions to them and their families Changing societal attitudes so that children with disabilities can overcome barriers to participation and inclusion About the Position: We are seeking a talented and passionate Social Media Executive with 2 to 3 years of experience to join our team at Ummeed. The aim of the role is to develop, implement, and manage the Ummeed's social media campaigns and advertising strategies to raise awareness, drive engagement, increase donations, and achieve the organization's mission. Key Areas of Responsibility: Understand organizational goals and translate them into measurable social media campaign objectives keeping in mind the TG. Define clear and measurable objectives for social media advertising campaigns (e.g., reach, engagement, website traffic, lead generation, donations). Utilize platform advertising tools to precisely target relevant demographics, interests, and behaviors Create detailed content calendars and plans for social media campaigns, including themes, messaging, visuals, and calls to action. Work with team leads and different teams across the organisation to develop the content calendar Set up and launch social media advertising campaigns on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. Ensure social media campaigns are integrated with other marketing and communication efforts (e.g., email, website, events). Schedule and publish social media content for campaigns across various platforms using scheduling tools Define clear and measurable objectives for social media advertising campaigns (e.g., reach, engagement, website traffic, lead generation, donations). Strategically allocate and manage advertising budgets across different platforms and campaigns to achieve optimal results Continuously monitor and analyze ad performance, conduct A/B testing on different ad elements, and optimize campaigns for better results and ROI Keep abreast of the latest social media advertising features, best practices, and algorithm changes Monitor social media channels for mentions, comments, and messages related to campaigns and engage with the audience in a timely and appropriate manner. Identify and address any negative feedback or issues that arise during campaigns Track key performance indicators (KPIs) for both organic campaigns and paid advertisements (e.g., reach, engagement, website clicks, conversions, donations). Generate regular reports on campaign and advertisement performance, providing insights and recommendations for future improvements Required Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's degree in mass media, related field or equivalent with 2-3 years of professional experience in a social media management. Essential Skills & Personal Attributes: Proven experience in managing social media campaigns and advertisements Strong understanding of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) and their advertising capabilities Experience with social media management and analytics tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Google Analytics, platform-specific analytics) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to inform strategy Ability to work independently and as part of a team Reporting to: Head - Communications Why Ummeed: Ummeed is a leading non-profit that is well-reputed in the disability sector. Its senior leaders are part of several government and international taskforces. Ummeed provides: 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 Ummeed is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diverse representation in its workforce. We welcome people of all genders, orientations, ethnicities, religions, and social backgrounds. We especially encourage persons with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities to apply and will consider ways to support flexibility or other needs.
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