Manager - Accounts & Finance (Chartered Accountant)

About Us:

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward.

Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 50+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 2,000 people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.

While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something.

See what life is about at BCD M&E at bcdme.com/careers

The Finance Manager prepares timely and accurate financial reporting and supports analysis of the financial impact of business issues, opportunities, and decisions. Working closely with the finance team in India, the role ensures transparency of financial information in compliance with BCD Group guidelines, strengthens internal controls, and maintains governance compliance in line with local and international accounting standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Target Achievement

Financial

• Support country budget targets.
• Identify areas to increase EBITDA for local SLT and Country Director.
• Provide variance analysis to aid decision-making.

Non-Financial

• Manage the local finance team.
• Support departmental and regional organizational goals.
• Lead annual budget and monthly forecast processes.

Budget Process

• Build annual budgets with input from local SLT and Country Director.
• Support Finance Director and Country Director during budget reviews.

Forecast Process

• Develop monthly forecasts starting from budget inputs.
• Provide monthly analysis of Actuals vs. Forecast for reporting.

Tax

• Collaborate with local tax team (BCD Travel Team) on Tax/GST matters.

Variance Analysis

• Prepare monthly flash reports with Country Director.
• Provide bridges for Actuals vs. Forecast vs. Budget.
• Deliver ad hoc variance analysis for Finance Director and Country Director.

Leadership

• Support annual team goals and monitor quarterly progress.

Coach and mentor staff:

• Conduct annual performance evaluations and quarterly reviews.

Key Contacts / Relationships

• Internal: Country Director, Finance Director.

Education / Knowledge / Experience

Essential:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience.
• Chartered Accountant Mandatory.
• 710 years of experience in accounting/finance.
• Proficiency in SAP, Word, and Excel.
• Prior experience in Travel or Meetings & Events industry (hotel experience as second preference).
• In-depth knowledge of taxation laws for M&E.
• Strong understanding of IFRS (International Accounting Standards).

Preferred:

Essential Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation abilities.
• Ability to balance SOP adherence with creative solutions.
• High standards of confidentiality and ethics.
• Effective under time pressure and changing deadlines.
• Skilled at leading cross-functional and cross-regional teams.

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Ability to remain stationary for prolonged periods.
• Ability to move around to access files/equipment.
• Operate computers and office equipment for extended periods.
• Clear verbal communication and active listening skills.
• Strong near vision and hearing acuity.
• Ability to work other shifts, weekends, and beyond 40 hours/week if required.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and clients.

Travel

• Domestic and international travel required (car, plane, train).
• Ability to transport personal luggage during travel.

Your work location:

Mumbai, India

How to apply:

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THE PERKS

Flexible Working

We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.

Room to Grow

Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.

Everyone has a voice

We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.

Make your move

The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us.

We’ve got you covered

Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.

We’re positive. You’ll love it.

It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.