Financial Analyst

About the Foundation :

We are a philanthropic foundation committed to creating positive societal change by supporting high-impact nonprofits and institutions. Our work spans multiple causes—education, healthcare, livelihoods, and environmental sustainability among others—across diverse regions of India. Through strategic partnerships and collaborative giving, we aim to strengthen organizations and the ecosystem that enables sustainable, inclusive development.

Job Summary :

The Programs Associate will play a pivotal role at the intersection of financial and programmatic analysis. This role combines financial acumen with a deep understanding of the nonprofit and institutional landscape — helping the foundation make informed, data-driven, and contextually grounded grant-making decisions. The Associate will review partner financials alongside program performance, budgets, and outcomes to provide integrated insights. They will also contribute to building stronger systems within both the foundation and its partners — to ensure that financial planning, program design, and impact goals move together in alignment. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys connecting numbers with narratives, and who is equally comfortable analysing balance sheets and understanding field realities.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Integrated Financial & Programmatic Analysis

Conduct holistic reviews of nonprofit partners, combining financial health assessments with programmatic understanding

Analyse audited financials, balance sheets, budgets, and utilization reports alongside program outcomes and milestones

Provide integrated insights to inform grant decisions, strategic investments, and ongoing monitoring

Work with program leads to ensure budgets and results frameworks reflect realistic, mission aligned resource planning

2. Partner Engagement & Capacity Strengthening

Engage closely with nonprofit and institutional partners to review their financial and operational systems in the context of program goals

Support partners in strengthening internal processes related to finance, compliance, and program delivery

Liaise with auditors and financial consultants where necessary, ensuring clarity, transparency, and accountability

3. Systems, Strategy & Learning

Contribute to the development of MIS tools and dashboards that bring together financial and programmatic data for strategic decision-making

Help synthesize trends, learning, and insights across the portfolio to strengthen the foundation’s strategy and processes

Support internal reviews, board presentations, and documentation of good practices

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with other program and operations team members to ensure that financial and programmatic dimensions of grants move in tandem

Participate in shaping internal systems and culture as the foundation builds a strong, professional, and learning-oriented institution

Provide inputs to strategic initiatives that improve efficiency, transparency, and partner support

5. Field & Ecosystem Engagement

Travel periodically to visit partner organizations and projects, gaining on-ground understanding of how resources translate into results

Bring field insights into financial and strategic analysis, ensuring that financial perspectives are informed by real program contexts

Qualifications & Experience :

Master’s degree in Finance, Commerce, Economics, Public Policy, or related fields

3–6 years of experience in financial analysis, audit, consulting, or program management (experience with nonprofits preferred)

Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting, compliance, and grant management

Analytical and relational skills — ability to interpret financials in programmatic terms

Proficiency in Excel, data analysis, and comfort with MIS or dashboard tools

Excellent communication, writing, and presentation abilities

Personal Attributes :

Integrity, curiosity, and strong analytical thinking

A collaborative and empathetic approach to partner relationships

Flexibility and initiative in a growing institutional environment

Commitment to strengthening the nonprofit ecosystem through good practices and learning

Application Process and Position to be filled by :

Please submit your resume and cover letter to : humanresources@hbsf.in. We will review your resume, post which the process will involve task-based and interview-based assessments. On confirmation, you will be required to join at the earliest opportunity