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DGM/ GM - Cost & Budget

Experienced Akij Group

Posted on: Thu May 14 2026

Salary
Negotiable
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Vacancies
Not Specified
Industry
IT and Office Management
Deadline
6/14/2026
Position Summary

To lead, control, and optimize the organization’s cost structure and budgeting process, ensuring financial discipline, efficient resource utilization, and alignment with strategic business objectives.

Job Responsibilities

Budget Planning & Development

  • Lead the preparation of annual, mid term, and rolling budgets
  • Coordinate with business units to consolidate functional budgets
  • Ensure budgets align with strategic plans and revenue forecasts
  • Develop capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operating expenditure (OPEX) budgets
  • Prepare budget assumptions, guidelines, and timelines

2. Cost Management & Control

  • Establish and enforce cost control policies and procedures
  • Monitor actual costs versus budget and analyze variances
  • Identify cost overruns and recommend corrective actions
  • Drive cost optimization and efficiency improvement initiatives
  • Review cost structures to ensure competitiveness and profitability

3. Financial Analysis & Reporting

  • Provide regular budget performance and cost variance reports
  • Conduct trend analysis, scenario analysis, and sensitivity analysis
  • Present financial insights to senior management and executives
  • Support decision making through profitability and break even analysis
  • Ensure accuracy and transparency in financial data

4. Strategic Support & Advisory

  • Act as a financial advisor to business heads on cost and budget matters
  • Support pricing strategies, investment decisions, and cost benefit evaluations
  • Assess financial feasibility of new projects and initiatives
  • Contribute to long term financial planning and sustainability goals

5. Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

  • Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and regulations
  • Strengthen internal controls related to budgeting and cost approval
  • Identify financial risks related to cost escalation or budget gaps
  • Support internal and external audits with required financial documentation

6. Process Improvement & Systems

  • Improve budgeting and cost management processes through automation
  • Implement and enhance ERP / budgeting tools and reporting dashboards
  • Standardize cost reporting formats and performance metrics
  • Promote best practices in financial planning and cost governance

7. Stakeholder & Cross Functional Coordination

  • Work closely with Operations, Procurement, HR, Project, and Sales teams
  • Resolve budget conflicts and support cross departmental alignment
  • Coordinate with Finance, Accounting, and Treasury teams
  • Build strong partnerships to promote cost consciousness across the organization

8. Leadership & Team Management

  • Lead, mentor, and develop the cost & budget team
  • Set team KPIs and ensure timely achievement of objectives
  • Build a high performance, analytical, and compliance driven culture
  • Ensure succession planning and capability building within the function

Required Educational Qualifications
  • Graduation Equivalent in Any discipline
Additional Qualifications

  • Age At least 34 years
  • Strong knowledge of cost accounting, budgeting, and financial controls
  • High analytical and strategic thinking capability
  • Leadership and stakeholder management skills
  • Advanced Excel, ERP, and financial modeling expertise
  • Strong communication and presentation skills


Education

  • M. Com
  • Fellow Cost & Management Accountant (FCMA)

Experience

  • At least 12 years
  • The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Manufacturing (FMCG), Group of Companies

Required Skills
  • Strong motivation and commitment for work
Job Benefits
  • As per company Policy

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