Job Title: Finance and Operation Director (FOD)
Location: Delhi
Reports to: Executive Director (ED)
Type: Full-time
 

About the Organization

National Foundation for India (NFI) is an organization committed to enabling social justice through civic engagement, promoting and developing grassroots leadership, mobilising resources and providing platform for dialogue. It was founded in 1992 by eminent leaders such as Bharat Ratna C. Subramanium, Bharat Ratna Dr M S Swaminathan and Dr Kamla Chaudhary.
 
Position Summary

Finance and Operating Director (FOD) will serve as a key member of the senior leadership team to provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and support organizational management. The FOD will be responsible for all risk, compliance and day-to-day operations of the organisation, ensuring financial stewardship and effective internal systems.

 
Eligibility Criteria

  • CA or Master’s in business administration, Nonprofit Management, or related field.
  • Proven experience (15 to 20 years) in a senior operations role, preferably in an NGO, nonprofit, or mission-driven organization.
  • Have a good understanding of regulatory frameworks and statutory compliances including FCRA, EPF and Income Tax. Advanced proficiency in Tally and other finance software, and fluency in written and spoken English.
  • Strong understanding of organizational development, project and financial management.
  • Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead through change and scale operations.
 

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Programme Management:

  • Donor Management
     
    • Preparation and submission of high-quality financial reports to donors, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and timeline.
    • Lead donor audits and financial reviews, acting as the key liaison with external auditors and donor agencies.
    • Develop and implement internal controls to enhance accuracy and integrity in reporting.
    • Conduct periodic audits and financial reviews of partners, vendors, third-party collaborators ensuring compliance with internal policies, financial agreements, and regulatory standards.
    • Manage risk and ensure compliance with local and FCRA regulations.
 
  • Programme partner management
     
    • Process Due Diligence for partner selection, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of their operational, financial, and strategic aspects.
    • Evaluate financial records submitted by partners to identify discrepancies, assess risk, and recommend improvements.
    • Collaborate with internal audit and legal teams to address issues related to partner audits and ensure follow-up on corrective actions.
    • Maintain accurate documentation of audit processes, findings, and resolutions.
 
  • Working with all NFI offices, finance and programme teams
     
    • Promote a culture of accountability, learning, and mission-driven excellence.
    • Ensure maintenance and filing of all financial records across all NFI offices (Delhi, East/Central and Northeast office).
    • Collaborate with programme leads for review and submission of programme budget.
    • Work with program and grants teams to align financial data with programmatic report.
    • Provide capacity building training to Program and Finance staff on compliance and best practices of financial management.
    • Ensure all travel reports related to programme activities are submitted timely and are thoroughly reviewed and approved in accordance with organizational policies.
    • Work closely with finance team on financial planning and monitoring.
 

Financial Accounting and Reporting:

  • Institutionalise a robust financial MIS system
     
    • Ensure reliable accounting control systems are in place.
    • Develop, implement and maintain effective financial accounting systems for accounts payable, and receivable, cash management, credit control and petty cash, complying with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures.
    • Ensure the documentation and maintenance of complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions.
    • Review monthly financials and track variances for report preparation and submission as per deadlines.
  • Develop, update and implement policies, procedures to support efficiency and compliance of the organisation to keep up with the ongoing external changes and operations efficiencies.
 

Operational Management

  • Oversee daily operations, including administration, HR, IT, and infrastructure.
  • Ensure effective use of resources and transparency in financial practices.
  • Monitoring of travel advances, Leave travel concession, staff salary advances.
  • Ensuring proper allocation and management of financial resources.
  • Procurement and management of assets
     
    • Assess the requirements of different teams and ensures that procurement aligns with the operational goals and strategies.
    • Monitor budget and costs associated with procurement to ensure expenditures stay within the approved budget and contribute to operational efficiency.
    • Ensuring that procurement practices comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies falls under the operational head's responsibilities.
    • Once a supplier is chosen, the operational head approves purchase orders to ensure alignment with operational requirements.
    • Ensure that orders are placed for the correct quantity, quality, and timely delivery.
    • Risk mitigation strategies may be developed to avoid delays, price increases, or vendor issues that could impact operations.
    • Ensure asset (physical and technological resources) management across all NFI offices.
 

Strategic Planning and Implementation

  • Lead operational execution of the strategic plan and initiatives.
  • Ensuring that activities and projects are designed and implemented in a way that reflects the organisational vision and mission.
  • Collaborate with Executive Director and leadership team to set strategic goals and annual planning.
  • Setting clear goals and measurable objectives to track progress.
  • Ensure the documentation and maintenance of complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions.
 

 Human Resource Management and Optimization:

  • Build and lead high-performing teams (programme, finance and other functions) through mentoring, coaching, and development.
  • Oversee talent acquisition (recruitment), employee development (capacity building and guidance), and performance management to optimize team performance.
  • Foster positive and productive work environment for employee engagement and retention.
  • Support the leadership team with performance metrics and reporting of team.
 

Personal Attributes:

  • Commitment towards organisation mission and values.
  • Strategic thinker with an eye for operational detail.
  • Empathetic leader and team builder.
  • Adaptable and solutions oriented.
 

Compensation
Annual renumeration up to INR27,00,000 - INR30,00,000 (inclusive of applicable taxes) based on experience. Travelling expenses related to the project will be borne by the organisation.
 
Contract Period
Fixed Term Contract for Two years (renewable annually)
 
Diversity Policy
We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the society, irrespective of caste, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief. We encourage applications from socially excluded communities, i.e. SCs (Dalits), STs (Adivasi), and religious minorities. Women candidates are encouraged to apply.
 
Last Date for Applying: 10/06/2025

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