Senior Lead - Finance

Job Description

ABOUT US

Indus Action aims to enable over 800 million vulnerable citizens in India to move irreversibly out of extreme poverty by facilitating access to critical government support to which they are entitled. We partner with communities and governments to simplify access to education,livelihoods, healthcare and welfare, using tech and better design to navigate bureaucratic hurdles.  By 2030, we aim to impact 30 million people with adequate social protection. Since 2013, our program innovations have impacted 2 million+ citizens in accessing entitlements across the above workstreams.  We are building a diverse, inclusive team that reflects the people we serve because real change needs every voice. Together, we’re

making systems work for those who need them most.

ROLE BRIEF

We are looking for a Senior Lead, Finance who brings a blend of strategic financial depth and hands-on capability. You will lead a 2-3 member finance team. You will head Indus Action’s finance function, ensuring robust financial planning, compliance, and risk management to support our mission. The role will oversee budgeting, donor and statutory reporting, and cashflow management while driving efficiency through high-quality MIS and systems. As a senior leader, you will mentor the finance team and work closely with program and fundraising teams to enable financially sound, strategic decision-making.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Financial Planning & Strategy

○ Lead annual and quarterly budgeting, re-forecasting, and scenario planning.

○ Align financial strategy with programmatic and fundraising priorities.

○ Develop cashflow management frameworks to ensure adequate runway and liquidity.

○ Oversee accounting, audits, and all statutory compliance (Companies Act, FCRA, Income Tax, CSR law).

○ Strengthen internal controls, policies, and processes for accuracy and efficiency.

○ Ensure timely donor and statutory reporting with high-quality documentation.

○ Produce monthly MIS with variance analysis, trend insights, and efficiency metrics.

○ Partner with program and functional heads to drive cost efficiency and informed decision-making.

○ Anticipate financial risks (e.g., regulatory, liquidity, donor delays) and propose mitigation plans.

○ Manage and mentor the existing finance team, building technical depth and leadership capacity.

○ Work cross-functionally with Fundraising, MERL, Tech, and HR to enable financially sound decision-making.

○ Drive adoption of tech-enabled solutions for finance operations and MIS.

Requirements

SKILLS & EDUCATION

BEHAVIOURAL COMPENTENCIES & VALUES -

Benefits

COMPENSATION

The Senior Lead will be compensated between 13-21LPA  based on Indus Action‘s compensation benchmarking rubric. The range of compensation will depend on qualifications, experience, and role fitment.

WHY WORK WITH US

Join a mission that directly impacts millions of lives across India. At our organisation, your work doesn't just improve systems; it transforms how vulnerable citizens and families access the support they deserve. You will be part of a team that has helped millions access their rightful entitlements and aims to reach 30 million people by 2030. We offer more than just a job; we provide the opportunity to use technology and innovation as tools for social justice.

Working alongside diverse communities and state governments, you will help redesign complicated processes into simple, accessible solutions that eliminate barriers to essential services. Indus Action is part of this commitment to create supportive working environments. Employees are expected to the highest standards of ethics in their professional and personal interactions. Indus Action strongly encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities.

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Requirements

Knowledge and Technical Skills Stakeholder Management Has led and managed a team of 3+ people through a project for 1+ year Partnered with the government and built relations across levels (BDO, SPD, PS, etc) to drive large-scale projects for 1+ year Has worked with government departments at a state-level for at least 2 years Project Management Has managed and delivered projects end-to-end for at least 2+ years Is well versed with principles of designing thinking, planning and execution, budget management, quality control and monitoring and evaluation Data & Technology Is capable of understanding technology (product, not code) used to set up MIS system and envisioning the scope that technology can play to make the implementation smoother Has strong analytical skills to create strategies and analyze data Research and Analysis Has worked on at least 1 project involving fieldwork / primary research (preferred) Has experience with secondary research and data analysis