Job ID: 300850

Manager, Finance (Grade Level – 8)

ChildFund India

Location: New Delhi, Delhi

Apply by: 12 Aug 2026

Relevant Sectors

Administration, HR, Management, Accounting/Finance

Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Date: August 5th, 2026

Position title:Manager, Finance (Grade Level – 8)	Location:: New Delhi
ChildFund office: Delhi office	Manager/Supervisor title:Director, Finance & Accounting
Position type: Full-time fixed term	Work environment: Hybrid

About ChildFund

ChildFund India works towards ensuring that children from the most marginalized sections of society become able, confident, and responsible adults.

ChildFund’s Values

ChildFund values a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible environment where everyone is welcomed and celebrated equally. In our culture of connection, you will have ample opportunity to grow, learn, and lead while contributing your talents and innovations to our inspiring mission.

ChildFund’s Commitment

ChildFund India’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures will be strictly adhered to throughout the engagement period to ensure the safety, dignity, and well-being of children and vulnerable adults. ChildFund India maintains a zero-tolerance approach towards sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment (SEAH), and all forms of harm by staff, partners, consultants, vendors, and representatives in the delivery of its programmes and services. The organisation is committed to maintaining a safe and respectful environment within the workplace and in the communities where it operates. Accordingly, the selected candidate will be required to sign ChildFund India’s Safeguarding Commitment and Behavioural Protocol as part of the contractual agreement and comply with all safeguarding standards, policies, and do-no-harm principles throughout the engagement period.

Position Role

The Manager, Finance is a core finance role responsible for strengthening financial analysis, grant finance oversight, and compliance management across ChildFund India’s operations. The role goes beyond transaction processing and focuses on financial intelligence, risk management, donor compliance, and decision-support for leadership.

Working closely with the Director, Finance & Accounting, this role provides structured financial insights to support program delivery, donor accountability, and organizational sustainability. The incumbent will act as a key interface between finance, programs, fundraising, HR, and external stakeholders, ensuring financial discipline, transparency, and timely reporting.

Remain alert and responsive to any safeguarding risks; acquire and maintain the relevant knowledge and skills necessary to promote strong safeguarding practices; understand and adhere to ChildFund India’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures; and conduct yourself at all times in a manner consistent with ChildFund India’s safeguarding principles and standards.

Primary Responsibilities

The Manager, Finance will lead analytical finance functions, including preparation of Budget vs. Actual (BvA) dashboards, burn-rate analysis, forecasting, and scenario modelling to support cross functional teams and leadership in timely decision-making. The role will support annual budgeting, proposal costing, mid-year revisions, unit costing, shared cost allocation models, and financial planning aligned with organizational strategy.

The role will be responsible for strengthening donor and statutory compliance. This includes maintaining compliance trackers, coordinating with auditors and consultants, monitoring FCRA and statutory filings, managing forex exposure, and proactively flagging financial risks and variances.

The Manager, Finance will also contribute to systems strengthening and capacity building by supporting automation initiatives, BI dashboards, SOP development, and finance training for finance and non-finance teams. The role will work cross-functionally with Programs, HR, Fundraising, and Admin teams to ensure LOE budgeting, procurement compliance, and ethical financial practices in line with ChildFund’s safeguarding standards.

Any other tasks may be assigned by the Reporting Manager.

Required Experience and Education

Experience: Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in finance, data analysis, audit, preferably within NGOs or international development organizations. Prior experience with BI tools, automation, Macros, forecasting, and financial modelling.
Skills and Abilities: Strong understanding of Indian GAAP, internal controls, auditing, FCRA regulations, statutory compliances, and donor reporting requirements.
Knowledge: Advanced MS Excel skills and working knowledge of accounting/ERP systems.

Required Competencies

ChildFund’s Core Competencies

Teamwork: the ability to work effectively and collaborate with others; values and respects individual differences.
Communication: demonstrates empathy and tact when communicating with others and uses a storytelling approach when appropriate.
Results orientation gets things done; takes proactive steps to achieve organizational goals and quality standards.
Decision making uses good judgement, critical thinking, and non-traditional ways to evaluate problems and opportunities; reflects and innovates to improve decisions and outcomes.
Resilience: thrives and grows in rapidly changing, demanding, and complex environments.
Digital literacy: adopts and champions new technology to relevant contexts, stays aware of technological trends and embraces technological solutions to business challenges.

Other Required Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work under tight monthly and donor deadlines
Proactive, self-driven, and able to work independently
Strong communication skills for engaging non-finance teams
Ethical, disciplined, and safeguarding-focused mindset
Evidence of critical and analytical thinking; pragmatic problem-solver/able to confront issues & achieve effective resolution
Ability to train/develop others in financial management & accounting
Cross-cultural sensitivity & experience
Effective under pressure, results-oriented & proactive
Commitment to continuous learning and professional integrity

Disclaimer:?This JD?is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the assignment.

Application Deadline: August 12, 2026.

Please Note: This is a re-advertised position. Candidates who have applied previously are requested not to apply again.Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Eligible applicants are required to complete and submit the Job Application Form - ChildFund India (July 2026).docx. The application form must be downloaded as word document.

If applicants would like to include a cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae to support their application, please include it within the Job Application Form at the specified space. Please do not include separate attachments.
E-mail application to: recruitment@childfundindia.org
Applicants must clearly specify position title in the subject line of the email and the Job Application Form.
Incomplete or missing Job Application Form may result in disqualification of the application.

Notes:

-By submitting this application, you consent to ChildFund India collecting, processing and storing your personal data provided in your job application form (including supporting documentation provided) and during the recruitment process, in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

-ChildFund India expresses it sincere thanks to the candidates for their time and efforts in submitting their job application. We really appreciate and value your interest in employment with us, however, due to a high volume of anticipated applications, only short-listed candidates will be notified.

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