Cost Controller

This Dubai based role is responsible for driving accurate cost control, financial reporting, and budgeting activities across the organisation. The position plays a key part in ensuring cost efficiency, financial discipline, and operational alignment with business goals. The Cost Controller will work closely with production, sales, and finance to support informed decision making.

Client Details

Our client is a multinational industrial group with operations across various technical sectors. The company manufactures specialised products for global markets and operates within a structured, process driven environment focused on efficiency, innovation, and high-quality production.

Description

· Develop and maintain cost control systems to ensure reliable cost tracking across operations
· Monitor expenditures, budget usage and forecasts, ensuring alignment with approved financial plans
· Prepare detailed cost reports and analysis for management, highlighting variances and areas requiring corrective action
· Collaborate with cross functional teams during the annual budgeting cycle to ensure accurate and realistic cost planning
· Track actual performance against budget and provide visibility to management on key cost drivers
· Analyse historical data to prepare cost forecasts and identify risks related to cost overruns or inefficiencies
· Review supplier and vendor contracts to ensure pricing compliance and value for money
· Monitor invoices, payments and related documentation to prevent overcharging and ensure accuracy
· Ensure adherence to internal policies, financial regulations and local compliance requirements
· Recommend improvements to cost control processes, reporting methodologies and overall financial efficiency
· Work closely with production and sales teams to understand cost structures and support margin improvement initiatives
· Support senior leadership by providing reliable cost insights to guide strategic decisions
· Maintain effective communication with internal stakeholders to ensure transparency around cost performance
· Ensure all reporting follows relevant accounting standards and internal guidelines
· Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance and operational departments

Job Offer

· Opportunity to join a global industrial organisation with strong market presence
· Exposure to both operational and strategic cost management responsibilities
· A role that allows autonomy and direct impact on financial performance
· Collaborative environment working closely with operations, finance and senior leadership

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