Global Trade Spend Controller & P&L Lead

Perfetti Van Melle Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Inclusive, collaborative environment

Learning and development opportunities

Global brand exposure

Job summary

Perfetti Van Melle Group seeks a Commercial Controller to oversee trade spend across MEA, ensuring proper budgeting, controls, and profitability. The role partners with country teams to monitor approvals, forecasts and ROI on promotions, while validating rebates and contract governance.

The ideal candidate will bring strong financial control experience in a multinational, preferably FMCG, with expertise in SAP, Excel, and data analytics, and a collaborative, detail‑oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• CPA/CMA or equivalent advantageous.
• Experience in commercial financial control in a multinational, preferably FMCG.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control Trade Spend across MEA, including rebates, promotions, visibility, displays, and e-commerce activities.
• Partner with country teams to prepare budgets and latest estimates for commercial investments.
• Monitor spend vs budget and forecast; highlight risks, variances, overspend and potential savings.
• Validate customer rebate calculations, claims and debit notes against contracts and performance.
• Review contracts and BDAs; ensure payments have signed agreements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

CPA/CMA advantageous

Tools

SAP

Excel

IMS

Job description

Perfetti Van Melle Group seeks a Commercial Controller to oversee trade spend across MEA, ensuring proper budgeting, controls, and profitability. The role partners with country teams to monitor approvals, forecasts and ROI on promotions, while validating rebates and contract governance.

The ideal candidate will bring strong financial control experience in a multinational, preferably FMCG, with expertise in SAP, Excel, and data analytics, and a collaborative, detail‑oriented mindset.