Senior Manager - Public Finance

Description:

About the Organisation:

We are partnering with a reputed non-profit organisation that has been working for over two decades to strengthen governance systems and enable large-scale impact across urban India. The organisation works closely with government and ecosystem stakeholders on research, policy support, and capacity building to drive long-term, sustainable change.

About the Role:

The Senior Manager - Public Finance will serve as the subject matter expert on municipal financial management, leading critical workstreams related to financial accountability frameworks, national-level municipal accounting reform, and large-scale digital transformation of public finance systems in Urban Local Governments (ULGs). The role offers significant exposure to senior government counterparts, policy leaders, and ecosystem stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Lead Work on Financial Accountability:

- Drive the institutions financial accountability agenda across ULGs.

- Lead the revision of municipal financial management and accounting frameworks, including the development of modernized standards.

- Design a national roadmap for digitalization of public finance management systems across ULGs.

- Develop evidence-based policy recommendations, reform blueprints, and implementation strategies.

- Work closely with senior officials across union ministries, state departments, oversight institutions, and ULGs to co-create and socialize reform plans.

Policy Research, Thought Leadership & Advocacy:

- Produce high-quality policy briefs, research reports, technical papers, and advocacy materials.

- Contribute to shaping national and state-level discourse on municipal finance reforms.

- Translate technical insights into accessible communication for diverse audiences: government, funders, civil society, and media.

- Represent the institution in ecosystem engagements, working groups, and sector convenings.

Team Leadership & Institutional Excellence:

- Mentor and guide researchers, analysts, and associates working on public finance projects.

- Uphold strong operational standards across project design, delivery, documentation, and stakeholder management.

- Contribute to strategic planning, performance reviews, and internal governance processes.

- Strengthen institutional knowledge systems, capacity development, and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications:

- Master's degree in public policy, Economics, Public Administration, Development Studies, Digital Technology, or related fields from reputed institutions.

- 8 - 12 years of experience in Municipal Finance, Public Finance Management, Public Sector Consulting, Gov-tech, Digitalization of Public Finance, or related domains.

- Proven expertise in fiscal decentralization, municipal accounting, revenue and expenditure management, and digital transformation in government systems.

- Ability to mentor young professionals and foster high-quality project delivery.

- Language: Excellent English (written and spoken) required; proficiency in additional Indian languages is a plus.

Location: Delhi (in - office)

Reporting to: Director - Public Finance