Arabic-Speaking MEA Commercial Controller

Perfetti Van Melle; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Inclusive culture

L&D opportunities

International exposure

Flexible work

Wellbeing programs

Health & retirement benefits

Global brand

Job summary

Perfetti Van Melle is seeking a Commercial Controller for the Export Middle East, Africa DMCC team. You will oversee financial control of trade investments, rebates, and promotions across MEA, partnering with country teams to plan budgets and forecasts, and ensuring robust governance on BDAs and P2P processes.

The role requires strong analytical skills, ERP proficiency (SAP), and the ability to drive profitability across diverse markets while collaborating with global stakeholders and regional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• Certifications such as CPA/CMA are advantageous.
• Proven track record in commercial finance control in a multinational, ideally FMCG.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control Trade Spend across MEA, incl. rebates, promotions, visibility, displays and e-commerce.
• Prepare budgets and latest estimates with country teams, review assumptions and plans.
• Monitor spend vs budget and forecast; highlight risks, variances and savings opportunities.
• Validate rebates, claims and debit notes against contracts and sales performance.
• Review BDAs and ensure payments are supported by signed agreements.
• Audit retailers' implementation of commitments and monitor visibility and promotions.
• Prepare P&L by retailer; identify low profitability accounts and actions to improve profitability.
• Review purchase requisitions/POs for cost classification, budget, approvals and documentation.
• Identify savings by reconciling commitments with activity and performance.
• Evaluate ROI of marketing activities and customer investments; support controls and audit requirements.
• Maintain trackers for Trade Spend, contracts, claims, savings, and actions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial control

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Proactive

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Admin

CPA / CMA advantageous

Tools

SAP

Excel (Advanced)

Data analytics tools

IMS market data

Job description

Perfetti Van Melle is seeking a Commercial Controller for the Export Middle East, Africa DMCC team. You will oversee financial control of trade investments, rebates, and promotions across MEA, partnering with country teams to plan budgets and forecasts, and ensuring robust governance on BDAs and P2P processes.

The role requires strong analytical skills, ERP proficiency (SAP), and the ability to drive profitability across diverse markets while collaborating with global stakeholders and regional