Sr. GM / Director (Finance)

Job Description

Title: Sr. GM / Director (Finance)

Company Name: Deshbandhu Group

Vacancy: 1

Age: At least 40 years

Job Location: Dhaka (Banani)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 15 to 20 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Manufacturing (FMCG), Logistic/Courier/Air Express Companies, Textile, Hospital, Tannery/Footwear, Food (Packaged)/Beverage, Real Estate, Group of Companies, Plastic/ Polymer Industry, Cement

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance, Accounting

• 15 to 20 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Manufacturing (FMCG), Logistic/Courier/Air Express Companies, Textile, Hospital, Tannery/Footwear, Food (Packaged)/Beverage, Real Estate, Group of Companies, Plastic/ Polymer Industry, Cement

• Age At least 40 years

Experience

• Total Experience: 15 to 20 years of progressive experience in corporate finance.

• Specific Role Experience: Minimum 5 years of active experience in a Sr. GM or Director (Finance) capacity within a publicly listed conglomerate or large export-oriented manufacturing industry.

Additional Skills & Attributes

• Financial Engineering: Deep expertise in capital structure optimization, financial turnaround management, and investment evaluations for capacity expansion or vertical integration.

• Regulatory Mastery: Comprehensive, up-to-date knowledge of Bangladesh tax laws, NBR rules, custom duties, and central bank regulations.

• Communication Proficiency: Exceptional bilateral written and verbal communication skills in English and Bangla, with a proven track record of handling high-level corporate and banking correspondence.

• Analytical Thinking: Superior problem-solving acumen, critical analytical capabilities, and sharp decision-making skills under market volatility.

Deshbandhu Group, one of the leading industrial conglomerates of Bangladesh, has been playing a significant role in driving economic growth, industrial development, and employment generation in the country. For a long time, the group has contributed to national development through continuous investment in various production-oriented industries and service sectors.
Under the group’s umbrella, several enterprises including Deshbandhu Sugar Mills, Deshbandhu Beverage, Deshbandhu Polymer, Deshbandhu Consumer, Deshbandhu Packaging, Deshbandhu Cement Mills, Deshbandhu Textile Mills, and Diagnostic Centers are actively engaged in meeting the demands of both industrial and consumer markets. Through modern technology, skilled manpower, and internationally standardized production systems, these organizations are strengthening their position in both domestic and global markets.
Looking toward the future of industrialization, Deshbandhu Group is implementing new investment plans in emerging sectors. These include the establishment of a new sugar factory, FIBC manufacturing plant, PSF and PET industries, steel mills, consumer goods production units, electric vehicle assembly plant, eco bricks industry, and lithium-ion battery manufacturing plant—projects that reflect both innovation and environmental responsibility.
The vision of Deshbandhu Group is not limited to business success alone; it is committed to creating employment opportunities, reducing import dependency, promoting technology-driven industrialization, and contributing to sustainable economic development. With a strong focus on innovation, quality, corporate responsibility, and long-term growth, Deshbandhu Group continues its journey toward becoming a future leader in the industrial sector.
Responsibilities & Context

As a core member of the executive leadership team, the Sr. GM / Director (Finance) will oversee the entire financial ecosystem of the Group, driving strategic fiscal management, capital optimization, and regulatory compliance.

• Strategic Leadership: Lead the overall financial strategy, corporate planning, and executive reporting for the Group to support long-term local market growth and export expansion.

• Banking & Capital Management: Manage working capital, corporate cash flow, and banking relationships. Spearhead bank loan negotiations, syndication, structured financing, and large-scale project financing or corporate restructuring.

• Risk & Cost Optimization: Formulate robust cost control mechanisms, profitability analysis, and financial discipline to safeguard margins during inflationary pressures. Manage FX risks and global market volatility.

• Trade & International Banking: Oversee international trade finance, structured LC operations, and cross-border transactions. Independently draft high-level financial correspondence and official bank documentation in English.

• Governance & Compliance: Ensure absolute compliance with the National Board of Revenue (NBR), Customs, Bangladesh Bank, and BSEC regulations. Direct the preparation and timely submission of statutory returns.

• Audit & Stakeholder Liaison: Manage annual external audits, serving as the primary liaison with external auditors. Maintain strategic institutional relationships with government bodies, banks, insurance companies, and capital market regulators to prepare the Group for future capital market opportunities.