Senior Manager - Accounts and Finance (Climate Finance & Grants)

About EarthON Foundation

The EarthON Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, democratizing traditional funding practices, blends philanthropy and investment to unlock the potential of grassroots organizations and early-stage ventures across India and the Global South.

We identify, support, and scale enterprises that create livelihoods, restore ecosystems, and transform local economies. We also actively build the ecosystem around them, bringing together funders, governments, academic institutions, and networks to create an enabling environment where innovation can thrive and scale.

Designation: Senior Manager – Climate Finance & Grants

Organization: EarthON Foundation

Location: In office (Kolkata)

Experience: Minimum 5 years in climate finance/blended finance/ impact investing/ grant management

Salary: 12 - 15 Lakhs per annum

Position Summary

The Finance Manager will support EarthON Foundation’s climate action initiatives by mobilizing and structuring finance for climate-resilient agriculture, clean energy, green livelihoods, and industry decarbonization. The role will work with internal teams and external partners to develop innovative financing solutions that enable the adoption of climate-smart technologies and scale sustainable impact across EarthON’s operational regions in India.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Statutory Adherence

• Handling budget planning & fund-flow projections.
• Ensure entire adherence to statutory, regulatory & legal requirements including FCRA, Income Tax Act & 5013C regulations.
• Maintain financial documentation such as contracts, grant agreements, and investment records.
• Support audits and manage core finance functions including bookkeeping and audit coordination.
• Ensure all statutory compliances are completed on stipulated timelines.

Grant Management & Donor Engagement

• Manage end-to-end grant portfolios, including budgeting, application processes, compliance, and closure.
• Ensure adherence to donor requirements, including climate finance reporting guidelines.
• Build clear financial narratives and frameworks for donor proposals, funding pitches, and climate finance submissions.

Investment Analysis & Due Diligence

• Conduct financial, operational, and impact due diligence for startup and enterprise investments.
• Create detailed risk assessments, and financial projections.
• Monitor performance of partners, organizations, ensuring alignment with climate and impact outcomes.

Climate & Blended Finance Strategy

• Design and implement climate finance and blended finance mechanisms to support scalable climate solutions.
• Assess investment readiness of startups and enterprises within EarthON’s ecosystem.
• Identify innovative financing instruments such as impact funds, guarantees, concessional finance, and risk-sharing models.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with stakeholders, banks, and government agencies.
• Engage with startups to strengthen financial systems, reporting, and compliance.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare a financial & impact report for donors & stakeholders.
• Develop dashboards & analytical tools for leadership & board level presentations.

Qualifications

Mandatory

• Strong understanding of climate finance/ blended finance/ impact investing/ grant management.
• Proven expertise in investment due diligence, financial modeling, budgeting, and compliance.
• Proficiency in Tally, MS Excel (advanced), Google Sheets, and financial dashboards.
• Knowledge about US, Netherlands, Singapore, Accounting & compliances(Preferred)
• Experience working with donors, investors, and startup ecosystems.
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines across multiple portfolios.

Education

• Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Climate Finance, or related field.
• Chartered Accountant (CA) / CFA Level 1 or 2 is desirable.
• Certification in Climate Finance courses(preferred)

Other Requirements

• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Diligent, detail-oriented, and capable of managing high-value portfolios.
• Willing to travel as required.