The Manager, Commercial Finance will be responsible for overseeing commercial finance objectives across the agency's portfolio while supporting the Finance Vice President in delivering key departmental financial priorities. This role serves as a critical business partner, maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring that financial expectations, commitments, and performance metrics are effectively communicated, monitored, and managed.

The role requires close collaboration with Account Management, Operations, Media Activation, FP&A;, Controllers, and Commercial Finance teams to drive business performance, ensure compliance with contractual requirements, strengthen client relationships, and achieve organizational financial targets.

In addition to managing a designated portfolio of practice-level commercial finance responsibilities, the Manager will lead and oversee an extended team of 7+ commercial finance professionals supporting multiple brands and practices.



The individual will be accountable not only for the timely and accurate delivery of their own work but also for ensuring the quality, accuracy, efficiency, and consistency of deliverables across the broader team. The role demands solid people leadership, coaching, stakeholder management, and operational oversight capabilities.

Key areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:

Leading commercial finance activities across assigned practices, including pricing, revenue and profitability management, contract reviews, commercial governance, accounts receivable (AR) oversight, client margin management, and intercompany recharge processes.
Managing, mentoring, and developing a team of commercial finance professionals across multiple brands and practices.
Ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of all commercial finance activities performed by the team.
Providing guidance and support in resolving complex business issues, managing escalations, and driving effective decision-making.
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📌 Manager - Commercial Finance (Bengaluru)
🏢 dentsu
📍 Bengaluru