Our client is seeking a meticulous and analytical Cost Controller to monitor, track, and optimise company expenses across various departments. This role offers an exciting opportunity to analyse financial data, identify cost trends, variances, and inefficiencies, and implement cost control measures. You will be collaborating with procurement and finance teams to ensure cost-effective purchasing decisions. Your expertise will be crucial in preparing and presenting cost reports, forecasts, and analysis to senior management.
What you'll do:
As a Cost Controller, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial health of the organisation. Your primary responsibility will be to keep a close eye on the company's expenses across various departments. You will delve into financial data, identifying trends, spotting variances, and uncovering inefficiencies. Your keen insights will guide the development of effective cost control measures that optimise spending and enhance budget management. Collaborating closely with procurement and finance teams, you'll ensure purchasing decisions are made with cost-effectiveness in mind. Your expertise will shine as you prepare detailed cost reports, forecasts, and analyses for presentation to senior management. Regular audits of expenses will fall under your purview, along with recommending corrective actions where necessary. Furthermore, you'll assist in budgeting and financial planning by providing accurate cost estimates.
- Monitor and track company expenses across various departments
- Analyse financial data to identify cost trends, variances, and inefficiencies
- Develop and implement cost control measures to optimise spending and improve budget management
- Collaborate with procurement and finance teams to ensure cost-effective purchasing decisions
- Prepare and present cost reports, forecasts, and analysis to senior management
- Conduct regular audits of expenses and recommend corrective actions
- Assist in budgeting and financial planning by providing accurate cost estimates
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for the Cost Controller position brings a strong academic background in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration. You have proven experience in cost control or financial analysis roles where your analytical skills were put to good use. Your attention to detail is second-to-none which aids your problem-solving abilities when it comes to identifying inefficiencies or discrepancies. A solid understanding of cost accounting principles is essential for this role as well as knowledge of financial reporting.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field
- Proven experience in cost control, financial analysis or a similar role
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of cost accounting principles and financial reporting
What sets this company apart:
Our client is a leading player in their industry with a reputation for excellence. They offer an inclusive work environment that values diversity of thought and perspective. Their commitment to employee growth and development is evident in their robust training programs and opportunities for advancement. They believe in work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements to support this.
What's next:
If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply today!
Apply today by clicking on the link provided. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.
Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C
