Program Lead- Finance & Compliance, Bihar

Role: Program Lead- Finance & Compliance, Bihar

Experience: 8-10 years

Salary: Up to 8-10 LPA

About the Role:

The Program Lead – Finance & Compliance will ensure the organizations financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and operational integrity. The role oversees financial strategy, accounting systems, budgeting, risk management, and donor reporting, while strengthening financial processes and accountability across teams. Working closely with leadership and program teams, this position ensures financial planning and compliance are aligned with organizational goals and field realities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Strategy & Planning

Develop and align finance strategy with organizational goals

Set cross-functional financial priorities and track progress

Analyze financial trends and provide strategic recommendations to leadership

Lead the annual budgeting process and ensure alignment with program priorities

2. Fund Management & Compliance

Track budgets, expenditures, and fund allocations

Finalize and monitor program budgets based on funds raised

Oversee fund reallocations in alignment with donor commitments

Prepare internal financial reports and donor compliance reports

Ensure compliance with Income Tax Act, GST, FCRA, labour laws, and all statutory requirements

3. Accounting & Financial Systems

Oversee bookkeeping, taxation, financial reporting, and audits

Build and strengthen financial systems for transaction tracking and compliance integration

Maintain internal financial controls to ensure data accuracy and integrity

Institutionalize transparent financial documentation processes

4. Financial Analysis & Risk Management

Conduct cost analysis to identify efficiency opportunities

Develop financial models to support decision-making

Monitor cash flow and manage liquidity

Implement strategies to minimize financial and compliance risks

5. Policies & Process Strengthening

Develop and refine financial policies and SOPs

Ensure organization-wide awareness and adherence to policies

Continuously evaluate systems for efficiency and improvement

6. Team Leadership & Capacity Building

Lead and mentor the finance team

Identify structural gaps and optimize team roles

Support recruitment and onboarding when required

Build financial literacy across program teams

Create clear coordination mechanisms across departments

7. Stakeholder & Board Reporting

Manage relationships with banks, financial institutions, auditors, and external stakeholders

Represent the organization in financial discussions and negotiations

Provide regular financial reports to leadership and the Board

Ensure timely statutory filings and regulatory reporting

Qualifications & Experience:

8–10 years of experience in finance within the social impact sector (NGOs, CSR, social enterprises)

Minimum 5 years of experience leading finance & compliance teams

Strong working knowledge of Income Tax Act, GST, FCRA, and labour law compliance

Experienced in budgeting, donor financial reporting, audits, and statutory compliance

Systems thinker with strong operational execution ability

Strong communicator capable of collaborating across teams and field environments

Passionate about financial stewardship, transparency, and enabling mission-driven impact

Bachelors degree in Finance or Commerce required

Masters degree in Finance or a related field preferred

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Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on Feb 26, 2026 on Ground Zero

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