Finance Manager

• Ensure full compliance with Indian statutory requirements for charitable organizations.
• Lead financial policy development and ensure implementation of Board-approved policies.
• Maintain ethical and transparent relationships with regulators, banks, and auditors.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee all accounting functions, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, general ledger, fixed assets, and reconciliation.
• Implement internal controls that prevent fraud, ensure accuracy, and safeguard school assets.
  Drive continuous improvement in budgeting, forecasting, procurement alignment, and cash flow management.
• Ensure all statutory filings, audits, and tax submissions are completed accurately and on time.

Leadership Reporting

• Prepare timely and accurate financial reports, dashboards, and analyses for the Head of School, Chief Operating Officer, Board of Directors, and Finance Committee.
• Lead the development and execution of the annual budgeting process, including scenario planning and risk analysis.
• Oversee external audit preparation, ensure a clean audit, and act on recommendations.
• Mentor and lead a high-performing finance team with clarity and shared purpose.

Success Indicators (First 18 Months)

• Annual audit completed with zero major findings or compliance flags.
• Budget adopted on time with >95% alignment between projected and actual revenue/expenditure.
• Clear, accessible dashboards in place for school leadership and Board to monitor financial health.
• Internal controls updated and documented, with staff trained on compliance.

Qualifications Profile

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent credential required; advanced degree in finance, accounting, or business preferred.
• 6-7 years of progressive experience in financial leadership, preferably in a nonprofit, school, or mission-aligned organization.
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems including ERP platforms, Microsoft Excel, and MIS reporting.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and data analysis capabilities aligned with strategic decision-making.
• Deep familiarity with Indian regulatory compliance and tax frameworks for charitable institutions.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing audits, producing accurate reports, and presenting financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to coach teams, communicate clearly with a range of audiences, and inspire trust.

Working Style Values Fit

We are a learning community first. The Finance Manager is expected to:

• Lead with integrity-own the truth in the numbers and elevate standards for transparency.
• Act with foresight-anticipate financial risks and position the school for long-term health.
• Model accountability-ensure all actions are policy-aligned, auditable, and mission-driven.
• Build capacity-develop and empower the finance team and operational partners across the school.

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