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How to Apply for Finance Data & Automation Systems Consultant (Part-Time, Project-Based)

at Fortify Health

🏢 About Fortify Health

Fortify Health is an India-based NGO combatting anaemia and neural tube defects through large-scale wheat flour fortification. Their mission-driven work directly improves public health outcomes in underserved communities, offering a unique opportunity to apply technical skills for social impact. With a lean, remote team and a focus on evidence-based interventions, you'll contribute to scalable solutions that save lives.

About This Role

This part-time, project-based role involves designing and building financial data systems and automations to streamline Fortify Health's finance operations. You'll convert raw financial data into actionable insights, automate routine tasks like invoice reviews and salary reconciliations, and develop dashboards for strategic decision-making. Your work will directly enhance the NGO's efficiency and transparency, enabling more resources to be directed toward their mission.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might start by reviewing automated invoice processing scripts for errors, then moving on to build a new dashboard in Google Sheets to track grant spending against budget. You could spend the afternoon in a call with the finance team to map out a new salary reconciliation workflow, followed by coding an Apps Script to pull data from their accounting software into a reporting template. The role is flexible, with work concentrated around monthly reporting cycles and project milestones.

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🎯 Who Fortify Health Is Looking For

  • A systems thinker who enjoys mapping out data flows and building scalable, automated solutions from scratch.
  • An Excel/Google Sheets wizard who can create complex formulas, data models, and automated reports without relying on off-the-shelf templates.
  • Someone with hands-on experience in financial reporting (management accounts, grant/donor reporting) and a solid grasp of financial statements.
  • A candidate who has dabbled in scripting (Python, Apps Script) or data pipeline tools and is eager to apply AI-assisted workflows to finance problems.

📝 Tips for Applying to Fortify Health

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific projects where you designed financial data systems or automations, quantifying time saved or accuracy improvements.

2

In your cover letter, explicitly connect your systems thinking to Fortify Health's mission: explain how better financial data helps them scale fortification efforts.

3

Showcase your Excel/Google Sheets skills by sharing a link to a portfolio of complex spreadsheets or a brief video demo of a dashboard you built.

4

Mention any experience with AI tools (e.g., using ChatGPT for financial analysis) or scripting for automation, even if it's a small project.

5

Since it's part-time and project-based, emphasize your ability to work independently, manage your time, and deliver results without constant supervision.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Express genuine passion for public health and anemia prevention, and how your financial skills can directly support that mission.', 'Describe a specific example where you automated a financial process (e.g., month-end reconciliations, invoice processing) and the impact it had.', 'Highlight your ability to work with imperfect data and build systems that are resilient and easy to maintain, given the NGO context.', 'Emphasize your flexibility and willingness to adapt to the fast-paced, resource-constrained environment of a growing NGO.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Understand Fortify Health's theory of change and how they measure impact: read their annual reports and blog posts on fortification efforts.
  • → Familiarize yourself with the Indian NGO financial reporting landscape, including FCRA regulations and typical donor requirements.
  • → Look into their current financial systems (likely QuickBooks or Tally) and think about how you could integrate automation without disrupting operations.
  • → Review their team structure on LinkedIn to understand who you'd be working with and the broader context of their finance function.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through how you would design a system to track grant expenditures across multiple projects and automate monthly reporting.
2 Describe a complex Excel/Google Sheets model you built. What was the problem, and how did you ensure accuracy and usability?
3 How would you approach automating salary reconciliations for a team of 50+ employees with varying benefits and deductions?
4 What experience do you have with donor or grant reporting requirements? How do you ensure compliance while maintaining efficiency?
5 Tell me about a time you used Python or Apps Script to automate a financial task. What challenges did you face?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't submit a generic application: failing to mention Fortify Health's mission or your specific interest in public health will make you blend in.
  • Avoid overpromising on automation: be realistic about what can be achieved in a part-time, project-based role and focus on incremental improvements.
  • Don't ignore the 'systems thinking' requirement: if your resume only lists tasks (e.g., 'prepared financial reports') without showing how you designed processes, you'll miss the mark.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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