Chief Financial Officer - Charitable Trust
Vahura - Bangalore, Legal Talent Management · Lucknow · onsite · Posted 79d ago
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About this role
About the Organisation:
Our client is a well-established charitable organisation with a legacy of over a century, committed to delivering affordable and accessible healthcare through a multi-location network across North India. Governed by a Board of Trustees, the organisation operates with a strong social impact focus while maintaining high standards of governance and financial stewardship.
Role Overview:
- The CFO will lead the organisation's finance function, ensuring robust financial management, governance, compliance, and strategic support for a geographically distributed operational network.
- Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the CFO will partner with senior leadership to drive financial sustainability, strengthen internal controls, and support the organisation's long-term mission.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Finance & Accounts function across the organisation.
- Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, and cash flow management.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, tax, and financial reporting requirements, including FCRA and donor-funded programme compliance.
- Manage internal and external audits and coordinate with auditors, banks, and regulatory authorities.
- Prepare financial reports, budgets, and strategic insights for the Board of Trustees and funding partners.
- Strengthen governance, internal controls, and financial processes across multiple operating locations.
- Drive cost optimisation initiatives and enhance financial efficiency.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team while supporting organisational growth.
Candidate Profile:
- Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred.
- 1520 years of progressive finance leadership experience.
- Experience in healthcare, hospitals, charitable trusts, NGOs, foundations, educational institutions, or other mission-driven organisations will be preferred.
- Strong expertise in accounting, taxation, treasury, audits, statutory compliance, and financial governance.
- Demonstrated experience working with Boards, Trustees, or senior leadership teams.
- A collaborative leader with strong business acumen and an appreciation for purpose-driven organisations.
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