Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Head - Finance

About the role:

Cuddles Foundation is seeking a Head of Finance to lead the company’s vital finance

function. This role will oversee financial operations and compliance during a time of

ambitious growth.

The Head of Finance will be responsible for the finance team and funds directly raised and

deployed for nutrition for children with cancer. This role will combine excellent analytical

skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyse financial reports and

forecasts and will ensure the highest financial management and ethical standards.

Responsibilities:

Financial Leadership

You will provide leadership and strategic direction for the organization's finance

function, aligning financial strategies with organizational goals and objectives.

You will develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensure

regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

Financial Planning and Reporting

You will lead the financial planning and analysis process, including budgeting,

forecasting, variance analysis and long-range financial planning

You will provide strategic financial insights and analysis that support

decision-making and drive operational efficiencies and cost savings.

 You will lead the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports that comply with

regulatory requirements and accounting standards.

Cash Flow Management

You will manage the organisation's cash flow effectively to ensure liquidity and

financial stability. 

 You will monitor cash flow projections, optimise cash management processes, and

implement strategies to mitigate financial risks.

Grant & Fund Management

You will lead all financial aspects of grant and fund management ensuring

transparency and accuracy.

You will serve as the primary liaison on all financial and compliance-related inquiries.

Financial Compliance

You will ensure adherence to all financial and statutory regulations, policies, and

procedures; further ensuring that all financial activities and transactions comply with

various legal provisions, ethical standards and industry best practices.

You will serve as the primary liaison for all audits; address any audit findings and

recommendations, and implement corrective actions as needed to strengthen

compliance and internal controls.

Risk Management

You will assess the organisation's financial health; while also designing and executing

risk management plans to safeguard assets and resources.

You will stay updated on any changes in nonprofit financial regulations and advise

the organisation on necessary adjustments.

You will identify opportunities for process improvements, system enhancements, and

efficiency gains to optimise financial operations and execute the same.

Team Management

You will provide strong leadership and mentorship to the finance team, fostering a

culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

You will develop and implement professional development plans for the finance

team, providing opportunities for growth and advancement within the department.

Must-Haves:

12-15 years of finance-related experience.

Strong analytical skills, including financial planning, forecasting, modelling, and data

analysis.

Track record of success in leading and mentoring high-performing teams.

Master’s degree required, MBA / CA preferred.

Skills:

You’re a hard worker

You don’t mind rolling up your sleeves and getting into the thick of the action. Cuddles has a

start-up environment where each member of the team is self-reliant.

You’re a leader

You’re skilled at accomplishing things through other people. You can run multiple work

streams. You can provide leadership for your subordinates.

You have a team ethos, and you love working with people.

You thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced startup environment with people passionate

about their work and mission. You're excited to work cross-functionally with other

departments and enjoy bringing people together to achieve a goal. People enjoy working

with you because they know they can trust you.

You value precision.

You’re meticulous. You know accuracy is essential regardless of whether anyone is

watching, and you strive for excellence in every detail.

Location: Mumbai

 

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