Phalina Bajracharya
Project Finance and Contracts Lead
Sheffield, UKKathmandu
Phalina leads project finance and contracts, with robust knowledge of finance and accounting principles, taxation, cash flow management, budgeting, internal control, risk management and compliance - expertise built through managing project budgets and contracts for multilateral organisations, multi-donor trust funds, bilateral agencies, NGOs, foundations and private sector organisations.
Phalina's work pairs systems discipline with people leadership: leading, training and supervising the Nepal-based finance team, supporting the professional development of team members, resolving associate and client queries, claims, and disputes, and ensuring accurate financial reporting, quarterly accounts, budgeting and cash management across a broad portfolio of projects.
Phalina is pursuing a Master of Research, reflecting her commitment to continuous learning and evidence-based practice. She holds master's degrees in Business Management and Rural Development, the latter inspired by the substance of IOD PARC's work.