Commercial Control Senior Manager

Nova Water; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bottled water brand in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial planning and performance analysis for marketing and trade spend investments. The role involves managing trade spend, collaborating with various departments, and providing insights into business performance. A Bachelor's degree in finance and 6-8 years of relevant experience are essential. This position ensures optimal resource allocation and successful P&L delivery across channels.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years in Commercial Finance, FP&A, or Trade Spend Management in FMCG or Beverage sectors is a must.
• Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA systems and processes is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage trade spend and evaluate promotions to optimize ROI.
• Collaborate with Marketing Directors for annual marketing assessments.
• Provide insights into sales and marketing performance trends.

Skills

Financial analysis

Trade spend management

ROI optimization

P&L management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Overview

Nova® Water is Saudi Arabia’s most iconic premium bottled water brand, recognized for its uncompromising quality and continuous innovation. As the Kingdom’s leading water brand, Nova® has earned the trust of consumers nationwide and remains a symbol of purity and pride. Rooted in the heart of this land, Nova® continues to set the benchmark for hydration and brand excellence in Saudi Arabia.

Job Purpose

This role is responsible for leading financial planning and performance analysis of Nova’s Marketing and Trade Spend investments. The role partners closely with Marketing Directors, Sales Director, Regional/Branch Sales Manager, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure effective resource allocation, ROI optimization, and P&L delivery across channels and regions

Key Responsibilities

• Trade Spend Management
• Partner with Sales and Commercial teams to evaluate promotions, discounts, and pricing architecture to optimize ROI and profitability.
• Lead monthly trade spend performance reviews, identifying deviations, risks, and reallocation opportunities.
• Maintain accurate customer P&L reporting and support initiatives to enhance trade efficiency and margin improvement.

Marketing Investment Oversight

• Collaborate with Marketing Directors to review the annual marketing calendar and assess the financial impact of campaigns.
• Conduct ROI analysis on key media, sponsorship, and brand activation initiatives.
• Ensure budget discipline and spending governance, aligning YTD and YTG performance with overall budget.
• Support the development of business cases for new marketing initiatives, launches, and innovations

Performance Analysis & Business Partnering

• Provide proactive insights into sales, marketing, and channel performance trends to drive informed decision-making.
• Prepare monthly management reports summarizing key variances, spend utilization, and recommendations for corrective actions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
• Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA systems and processes is highly desirable.
• 6-8 years in Commercial Finance, FP&A, or Trade Spend Management in FMCG or Beverage sectors is a must.