Americana Foods, one of the region’s leading FMCG and food manufacturing giants, is seeking a highly analytical and commercially driven Finance Business Partner to oversee financial operations for its UAE retail channel. This role plays a key part in driving strategic decisions, optimizing trade spend, improving profitability, and supporting commercial teams to achieve revenue and growth targets.
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⭐ Job Overview
The Finance Business Partner will manage budgeting, forecasting, D&A (Discounts & Allowances) management, financial reporting, pricing analysis, and compliance. You will work closely with Sales, Commercial, and Marketing teams to ensure financial accuracy and guide the business toward informed, profitable decisions.
🔑 Key Responsibilities
1. D&A Management
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Lead BDA discussions with the commercial team to drive efficiency and cost control.
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Maintain monthly trade spend trackers with variance analysis for optimization.
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Review all trade spend claims and verify supporting documents for accuracy and compliance.
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Identify inconsistencies or errors and coordinate clarifications where needed.
2. Reporting & Financial Analysis
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Consolidate monthly and quarterly financial results and present them to senior management.
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Conduct detailed variance analysis versus budget and forecast.
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Prepare customer and promotional profitability analyses to support commercial decisions.
3. Strategic Financial Planning
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Present financial outlooks for the fiscal year with key insights and distributor updates.
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Partner with Sales Managers to plan and allocate trade spend effectively at both customer and channel levels.
4. Support & Compliance
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Support commercial and marketing teams to drive Revenue Growth Management initiatives.
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Ensure all promotions comply with regulatory requirements and internal approval processes.
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Monitor trade spend by category/market to maintain GTN (Gross-to-Net) aligned with budget.
5. Pricing & Product Profitability
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Review and maintain trade price lists, identifying opportunities for pricing optimization.
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Support new product development (NPD) launches, including full P&L preparation and profitability assessment.
🎓 Qualifications, Experience & Skills
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
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Minimum 5 years of experience in financial management—preferably within FMCG or retail.
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Strong analytical ability and proficiency in financial and ERP systems.
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Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with trade spend management tools is a plus.
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Exceptional accuracy, attention to detail, and commercial insight.
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Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
🏢 About Americana Foods
Americana Foods is one of the most established and trusted FMCG companies in the MENA region. With top-tier brands, advanced manufacturing operations, and a commitment to innovation, Americana continues to deliver quality food products across global markets.
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