Job Description

ABOUT UMMEED

Ummeed Child Development Center (http://ummeed.org) was founded in 2001 by Dr. Vibha Krishnamurthy, a developmental pediatrician, an Ashoka Fellow, and resource person to government and international organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO). Ummeed's vision is to help children with and at risk of developmental disabilities reach their full potential and be included in society.


Over the last 23 years, Ummeed has provided direct services to 15,500+ children and families, trained over 11,000 unique professionals (community workers, as well as doctors, therapists, and teachers) across India, and indirectly influenced the lives of over 0.56 million children and families with or at risk of developmental disabilities. Besides direct clinical services, and training and capacity building, Ummeed's two other verticals of work have included research (to generate evidence of our work) and awareness building (to sensitize people to the cause and shift attitudes).


As Ummeed looks to the future, its goal is to build on this past work to bring about strategic shifts in three key ecosystems - Healthcare, Schools and Communities - towards creating a more inclusive society for children with, and at risk, of developmental disabilities in India. This will include programs such as direct services, strategic partnerships with other organizations in the space including, with government systems and universities, and other pathways for strategic influence.

THE ROLE OF HEAD OF FINANCE / CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)

The Head of Finance / Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be responsible for developing and executing the organization's financial strategy, ensuring of financial assets and resources, and making certain that financial and operational assets are effectively utilized. The position will oversee the planning, budgeting, implementation, and control of all finance-related activities within the organization. This includes direct responsibility for accounting, finance, forecasting, strategic planning, budget management, cost control, and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations.


We are looking for a committed professional with a master's degree or professional certifications such as CA, ICWA or MBA Finance with 10 to 20 years of experience in accounts and finance at leading nonprofit organizations.


Some key deliverables of the role:

Provide strategic financial input to the leadership team on decisions affecting the organization's finances. Oversee long-term financial planning, including forecasting, budgeting, and resource allocation. Lead and manage the accounts and finance team, ensuring effective execution of all financial activities. Oversee the preparation of financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Monitor budget performance, analyze variances, and provide regular financial reports to the leadership team. Ensure compliance with all financial, tax, and regulatory requirements. Assess preparedness and plan for evolving regulations and laws. Oversee audits, both internal and external, and ensure timely resolution of audit findings. Ensure the team is equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge, and tools to operate effectively. Promote collaboration between the finance team and other departments to ensure alignment with organizational vision.

Some key requirements of the role:

Strong understanding of change management and project management principles. Compassion to drive a team with intrinsic motivation. Ability to thrive in a collaborative and co-leadership culture. Cross-functional collaboration across multiple levels of the organisation. Curiosity to continuously learn and grow, with an interest in inclusion and neurodiversity.

WHY UMMEED?

Ummeed is unique in the social sector, not just because of the influence it has been able to create, but also because of its work culture and ethos, that includes:

A challenging but flexible work environment that offers opportunities for growth and creating impact at scale A leadership that invests in its people, giving them the freedom to explore, innovate, learn, while responsibly delivering on committed outcomes A strong culture of respecting diversity, being inclusive and committed to serving children with disabilities and their families An opportunity to work in collaboration with a diverse group of highly passionate, motivated and talented individuals

TO APPLY

If you are excited by the idea of enabling an organization that works in a niche area to create meaningful impact, please send your CV and a short note on why you would like to join the Ummeed team to Regina Khurana (regina.khurana@ummeed.org).