Associate – Budget Analyst

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Position Title: Associate – Budget Analyst
Location: Mumbai
Country: India
Deadline Date: Not specified

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
WRI India, an independent charity legally registered as the India Resources Trust, is dedicated to providing objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development. The organization aims to inspire human society to live in ways that protect the environment and ensure the needs of current and future generations are met. WRI India is associated with the World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research organization, and employs over 150 researchers across its offices in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. The organization focuses on building transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being through research and analysis.

Job Overview:
The Associate – Budget Analyst will play a crucial role in supporting WRI India's operational and administrative activities. This position requires a motivated, detail-oriented, and organized individual who will be responsible for maintaining budgets for complex grants, tracking expenditures, monitoring contracts, and managing various administrative tasks. The role involves working closely with the Operations Manager and other teams to ensure accurate budget forecasting and compliance with grant and contract agreements. The successful candidate will also coordinate event logistics and provide travel support, contributing to the overall efficiency of the organization’s operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Financial Management (30%): Update and maintain project budgets using WRI’s budgeting and forecasting software (TM1). Collaborate with the Operations Manager to ensure budget accuracy and minimize variance from planned targets. Coordinate with accounting, payments, HR, and program teams for timesheets and expense reporting. Support project teams with financial expenditures for outreach and communication efforts, ensuring compliance with grant and contract terms.
• Contracts Management (30%): Process documentation for agreements, contracts, sub-grants, work authorizations, and purchase orders. Monitor performance against contract requirements and assist partners in understanding and meeting these requirements. Maintain supporting reports throughout the duration of contracts and process invoices and payments in compliance with WRI’s policies.
• Conference, Event & Travel Support (20%): Coordinate logistics for domestic and international workshops, including venue arrangements and catering. Provide travel and visa support to team members and assist with financial management for conference logistics.
• Administration (20%): Schedule team meetings and assist in annual planning processes. Update and maintain staffing information and manage recruitment and onboarding of new staff and interns. Maintain various program and organizational trackers, and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Business, Finance, Economics, or Accounting.
• A minimum of two years of relevant, full-time work experience, preferably in financial management, budgeting, administration, or nonprofit operations.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and manage multiple projects with varying deadlines.
• Strong attention to deadlines, particularly regarding grant compliance and monitoring sub-grant and contract relationships.
• Excellent process orientation with a focus on quality, timelines, and organizational systems.
• Strong writing, database management, and proofreading skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), web-based communications (Skype, Zoom), and CRM databases (Salesforce). Budgeting experience with Excel or other budgeting software is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Educational Background:
A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business, Finance, Economics, or Accounting is required for this position. This educational background provides the foundational knowledge necessary for effective financial management and budgeting, which are critical components of the role.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of two years of relevant, full-time work experience. This experience should preferably be in financial management, budgeting, administration, or nonprofit operations. Candidates should demonstrate their ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities, showcasing their skills in a dynamic work environment.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is essential for effective communication within the organization and with external partners. Additional language skills may be considered an asset, particularly if they facilitate communication with diverse stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
The position is a term hire for one year, with the possibility of extension based on performance and project requirements. The salary range for this position is between 8,00,000 INR to 9,00,000 INR CTC per annum, commensurate with experience and skills. WRI India offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, term insurance, employee assistance programs, flexible work schedules, and generous leave policies. The organization values diversity, equity, and inclusion, promoting a welcoming work environment for individuals from diverse backgrounds.