Deputy Director - Finance

Breakthrough is looking for a Deputy Director – Finance who will be a member of the Finance & Accounts Team, a sub-unit of Breakthrough's Operations Center. They will report to the Director -Finance & Operations or their designate and shall be expected to manage a team of accounting staff as would be assigned from time to time.

The detailed job description is as follows :

Key Responsibilities :

A. Financial Policy and Systems

• Ensure that an appropriate financial policy and implementation framework is in place to guide BT's financial decision-making, in close consultation with Director Finance & Operations
• Ensure that FCRA and non-FCRA monies are kept separate and accounted for accurately and appropriately
• Implement and maximise the full potential of Tally and grant management software.
• Manage payroll and related activities.

B. Financial Planning and Management

C. Proposal and Resource Mobilisation

D. Statutory and Compliances

E. Any other task that may be assigned from time to time.

Skills, Competencies & Experience Required :

About Breakthrough :

Breakthrough works on culture change by shifting social norms that limit women and girls from reaching their full potential. We work with adolescents and young people aged 11-25 years aiming for an entire generation to shift and push for change. Over the last 25 years, we have reached nearly 2.3 million adolescents in schools and communities. With more agency, better negotiation skills and aspiration young people are calling out norms that hold them back and taking action, in the communities that Breakthrough works in. In this process, we also support them with media tools that shape public narratives and inspire people to build a world of equality, dignity and justice. This gives hope that a more equal world is possible for future generations.

Breakthrough's Culture :

Employees at Breakthrough are expected to work in line with organisational values of Dignity, Integrity and Equity.

Breakthrough is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, colour, caste, religion, creed, gender, age, disability, economic status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. We prefer people from marginalised communities, women and other genders. Our policies and procedures reflect our commitment towards child safeguarding.

Breakthrough is committed to the well-being of its employees and understands an individual's mental health can impact their ability to work. Breakthrough recognises taking steps to improve mental health and wellbeing of the employees is essential. We are committed to fostering an environment that promotes employee wellbeing. We recognise that well-being is not just the absence of illness, but the presence of factors that support a fulfilling life.

To know more about Breakthrough, please visit – www.inbreakthrough.org

Eligible candidates interested in this position may apply through the following link : https : / / www.btconnect.org.in / Applicant / CreateJobApplicant

You can also submit your resume by email to [HIDDEN TEXT] by 22nd October 2025.

Skills Required

Tally, Microsoft Office Excel, Financial Accounting