Senior Manager - Finance & Commercial

Role & responsibilities

1. Lead the finalisation of the Bangla Units books of accounts, including monthly and annual financial closures, account reconciliations, expense booking, accruals, provisions, and resolution of outstanding items, in coordination with the central Finance team.
2. Oversee vendor onboarding, documentation, invoice verification, and payment coordination, ensuring invoices are supported by appropriate approvals, purchase orders and other relevant documents.
3. Review and verify employee advances, expense claims, and reimbursement requests for accuracy, supporting documents, approvals, and compliance with company policies. Monitor outstanding advances, ensure timely settlement of claims, and coordinate with employees and the central Finance team to resolve discrepancies and facilitate clearance.
4. Negotiate with vendors and service providers to secure competitive rates and favourable commercial terms for hotels, event venues, office stationery, logistics, hospitality, and other operational requirements. Evaluate quotations and proposals, compare pricing, recommend suitable vendors, maintain records of negotiated rates and agreements, and identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality or service standards.
5. Manage the commercial and financial coordination required for company events, business programmes, employee engagement initiatives, and other unit-level activities. Work with internal stakeholders to assess requirements, obtain quotations, finalise vendors, monitor approved budgets, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services with appropriate supporting documentation.
6. Monitor unit-level expenditure against approved budgets, review cost variances, and provide relevant updates to management on expenses, outstanding vendor payments, and commercial commitments.

Preferred candidate profile

• Graduate in Commerce; CA Inter, CMA Inter, MBA (Finance), or an equivalent relevant qualification would be preferred.
• Relevant experience in Finance, Accounts, Commercial Operations, and Vendor Management.
• Experience in independently handling unit-level finance and commercial activities would be an advantage.
• Experience in the media, broadcasting, entertainment, or event-driven business environment would be preferred.
• Working knowledge of accounting systems, ERP platforms, MS Excel, and financial documentation processes.