Job Description

Position:

Senior Manager - Finance & Operations

Location: Bangalore/Kadapa

About The Udaiti Foundation:

The Udaiti Foundation is a Delhi-based not-for-profit foundation aimed at accelerating Womens Economic Empowerment (WEE) in India. Udaiti has been incubated by The Convergence Foundation by Ashish Dhawan to identify critical voids in the social sector and build strong, long-lasting organisations to solve complex problems. The organisation counts Ashoka University, ACT Grants, AIP, CSF, CEGIS, CRISP, and CEDA as its cohort of foundations aiming at collective impact. Our vision is for a world where all women and girls have expanded choice and attain their full economic potential. Udaiti aims to act as a strategic influencer and force multiplier in the field, bringing together the non-profit with the public and private sectors. We believe that - the private sector can have an outsized impact; digital technology is a gamechanger; data-informed insights are critical; there is no scale like the government. Udaiti seeks to catalyse transformative change through strategic public & private partnerships for advocacy, applied research, and programs.

The Foundations mission is to increase womens share of quality jobs through expanding demand; and scaling womens enterprises & entrepreneurship. In that effort, the Foundation leverages a range of levers - data, applied research & insights; technical advisory support; solution generation; and co-creating strategic platforms for amplification and field-building.

Udaiti seeks to develop flagship impact strategies and leverage existing social/ administrative infrastructure & platforms for scaling impact. Udaiti is taking forward engagements at the state and national government levels to drive this agenda through a partnership driven approach. TUFs government engagement work looks at:

1. Integrated Strategy & Technical Assistance to govt entities at a strategic level

2. Elevating WEE as a Priority

3. Improving WEE Program Designs through advisory and evaluations

Two of our present flagship engagements include Techno-advisory support to the Govt of Uttar Pradesh on advancing womens economic empowerment in the state; and supporting NITI Aayog on multiple initiatives including the Womens Entrepreneurship Platform and the National Data Analytics Platform.

Position Summary

The Senior Manager - Finance and Operations will oversee the financial management and operational functions of the organization. This role is critical in ensuring efficient processes, compliance with financial regulations, and seamless operations that support the Foundation's mission. The individual will play a key role in strengthening the financial and operational backbone of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Lead financial reporting and management information system (MIS) functions, including budgeting, financial statements, payables, payroll, and banking operations.
• Compliance Assurance: Ensure adherence to administrative and financial regulations, aligning with non-profit and company laws and regulations to maintain the organizations compliance.
• Process Optimization: Develop and implement robust processes to streamline financial and operational activities across the organization, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in all functions.
• Operational Leadership: Oversee day-to-day operations, driving organizational efficiency and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Strategic Support: Collaborate with leadership to support strategic planning and decision-making through accurate financial insights and operational efficiency.
• Team Development: Build and manage a high-performing finance and operations team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

• 12+ years of experience in financial management and operations within non-profit or similar sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements related to non-profits and corporate laws.

• Proven experience in managing and reporting FCRA grants.

• Proven track record in building and optimizing processes to enhance organizational efficiency.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.

Remuneration

Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy pay scales and will depend upon the candidates experience.

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Udaiti Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.