Indian School Of Development Management - Manager - Financial Analyst (8-12 yrs)

Job Description:

Join our dynamic team at ISDM in the capacity of a Manager as a highly skilled and motivated Financial Analyst specializing in finance. You will be instrumental in advancing ISDM's mission in this pivotal role. Your primary responsibility will be to conduct a comprehensive financial analysis, identify trends, and provide strategic insights that contribute to effective decision-making processes within ISDM.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Analysis:

- Conduct thorough financial analysis to facilitate strategic decision-making and prepare reports reflecting the unique dynamics, identifying and communicating key trends and actionable insights.

- Conduct ad hoc financial analysis tailored to support projects or initiatives.

2. Budgeting and Forecasting:

- Develop and maintain robust financial models to forecasts and to ensure fiscal responsibility.

- Monitor and analyse expenditures to ensure alignment with budgetary constraints while maximising impact and providing recommendations for budget adjustments as needed.

3. Data Management:

- Gather, organise, and maintain financial data from diverse sources, ensuring data accuracy for transparent reporting purposes and completeness with a social sector perspective.

- Conduct in-depth financial analysis to inform strategic decision-making.

4. Reporting:

- Prepare regular and insightful financial reports and presentations for internal stakeholders.

- Develop financial models for scenario analysis and planning in the context of social impact.

- Communicate financial insights to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiencies that contribute to the organisation's goals.

- Provide insights and recommendations based on the analysis of financial data and trends in the sector.

5. Collaboration:

- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and work closely with ISDM leadership to forecast financial trends aligned with ISDM's mission.

- Collaborate to integrate financial information into the broader social development context.

Experience and Qualification Required

- Master's degree in Finance or Accounting, Business or a related field.

- Proven minimum 8-12 years of experience as a financial analyst with a focus on business growth - or related roles and a passion for the development sector.

- Knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations in the social sector.

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on social impact metrics.

- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modelling, financial software and analytical tools.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent and effective communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Good-to-haves:

- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

- Continuous learner with a keen interest in financial trends within the social sector.