Associate – Budget Analyst

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’s mission is to encourage human society to live in ways that protect the environment and its capacity to meet the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. WRI India is inspired by and associated with the World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research organization. Currently, WRI India employs over 250 researchers across its offices in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, working collaboratively to address pressing environmental challenges.

Job Overview:
The Associate – Budget Analyst will play a crucial role in supporting the operational and administrative activities of WRI India. This position involves maintaining budgets for complex and multi-faceted grants, tracking expenditures, monitoring contracts and sub-agreements, and managing event logistics. The successful candidate will work closely with various teams, including accounting, HR, and program teams, to ensure compliance with grant and contract requirements. The role requires a detail-oriented and organized individual who can effectively manage multiple projects and adapt to rapidly changing priorities. The Associate will also be responsible for coordinating team meetings, assisting in recruitment and onboarding processes, and maintaining various organizational trackers.

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 forecasting accuracy and minimize variance from planned targets. Coordinate with the accounting team, payments team, HR, and program teams for timely completion of financial tasks. Ensure compliance with grant and contract agreements.
• 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 sub-grants. Process invoices and payments for partners in compliance with WRI’s policies.
• Conference, Event & Travel Support (20%): Coordinate logistics for domestic and international workshops, including venue, catering, and equipment. Provide travel and visa support to team members. Assist with financial management for conference and event 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 members and interns. Manage various program, department, and organizational trackers. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

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.
• Strong adaptability to rapidly changing priorities and the ability to manage multiple projects with varying deadlines.
• Attention to deadlines, particularly regarding grant compliance and monitoring sub-grant and contract relationships.
• Strong process orientation with sensitivity to quality, timelines, and organizational systems.
• Excellent writing, database management, and proofreading skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to work well in a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), web-based communications (Skype, Zoom), and CRM database (Salesforce).
• Budgeting experience with Excel or other budgeting software is highly desirable. 1
• 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 understanding financial management, budgeting, and administrative processes within a nonprofit context.

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 a proven ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities effectively.

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 9,50,000 INR to 12,50,000 INR CTC per annum, commensurate with experience and skills. WRI India offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, term insurance, an employee assistance program, digital healthcare services, a flexible work schedule, and generous leave policies. The organization values diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to creating a welcoming work environment.