Business Manager - Commercial
The Business Manager - Commercial at WPP Media in Karachi, Pakistan, plays a pivotal role in providing robust commercial and financial advice on capital investments and overseeing billing operations. This position ensures that senior management is well-informed about actual and forecasted performance, contributing to the company's strategic financial planning.
Key responsibilities include validating work-in-progress invoices, monitoring billed invoices supported by relevant documentation, managing billing and print issues, and reviewing financial planning and analysis for audits of fee-based clients. The role also involves ensuring working capital by reviewing client receivables and recoveries, monitoring reconciliations of receivables and bulk discounts, and evaluating client contracting and management processes. Additionally, the Business Manager supervises billing staff, conducts performance appraisals, and provides coaching to enhance efficiency.
Candidates should possess an MBA in Finance, ACCA qualification, or be a CA part-qualified professional with completed articleship from a reputable firm. A minimum of 5 years in a similar position with essential people and team management skills is required. The role demands self-driven, forward-looking individuals with strong analytical and communication skills, capable of leading, planning, and managing change in a fast-paced environment.
WPP Media offers a competitive and dynamic work environment that combines the benefits of being part of the world's largest media company. Employees have opportunities to learn, create, and strategize leading work alongside specialist departments. The company provides competitive medical, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, employee wellbeing facilities, and mental health awareness days.
The company fosters a culture of respect where everyone feels they belong and has equal opportunities for career progression. With a hybrid work approach, teams collaborate in the office around four days a week, promoting creativity, collaboration, and connection. WPP Media is committed to employee growth and responsible media investment, offering a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events to celebrate team achievements and milestones.