Business Manager - Commercial

WPP Media Pk is seeking for a Business Manager - Commercial. You will provide strong commercial & financial advice on capital investment and ensuring overall billing operations that the senior management is appropriately communicated with on actual & forecast performance. This role reports to Director Commercial.

Responsibilities

Provide strong commercial & financial advice on capital investment and ensuring overall billing operations; oversee validation of WIP invoices report within date of release; oversee and monitor all billed invoices supported by RO, Media Plan and Client Approval; manage all billing & print issues; review financial, planning & analysis of half yearly and yearly audits of all fees-based clients; monitor PE raised as per governance in AXON & SOX control at regular intervals with proper documentation, client reporting, audits & agreements; ensure working capital by reviewing receivables/recovery of client invoices covering gross, media, commission and applicable taxes followed by the agreement; monitor reconciliations of receivables and bulk discounts on monthly basis based upon BD utilization status; evaluate all client contracting & management i.e. credit notes & debit notes based on CFO approval; evaluate billing staff performance appraisal, take feedback and provide coaching; supervise employees in terms of billing procedures, policies and monthly targets; support Human Resources with internal client reporting, budgeting & analysis

Requirements

MBA (Finance)/ACCA qualified/CA part qualified with articleship completed from a reputed firm of Chartered Accountant; 5+ years in similar position; people and team management skill is essential; self-driven, forward looking, results-oriented with a positive outlook and a clear focus; ability to lead, plan and manage change; management of internal reporting & forecasting for operational aspects of the business, including management of operations risks & opportunities; flexibility and comfortable working in a fast-paced matrix reporting environment; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; positive thinking, motivated and collaborative team player; in depth knowledge of processes, tools, techniques and deliverance of commercial strategy

Benefits

Competitive medical, vision, and dental insurance; significant paid time off; employee wellbeing facilities; employee mental health awareness days; employee resource groups; frequent in-office events