Job description
Job Scope
In this role, you will work collaboratively with various department managers to analyze costs, asses vendor relationships, and maximize profitability.
In this role, you will work collaboratively with various department managers to analyze costs, asses vendor relationships, and maximize profitability.
Main Responsibilities
- Monthly product cost tracking and coordination with Business Unit
- Cost calculation for products under quotation
- Provide critical assessment of all budgets and cost projections
- Assess all incoming products, resources, and services to ensure the best price
- Analyze invoices to ensure correct products/services were received at the expected cost
- Data analysis and deviation analysis of significant cost positions for the monthly business reports, forecasts, plan and year-to-date.
- Roll out clear cost-saving programs with timelines and assessment goals
- Commit to maximizing efficiency at all levels without compromising quality
- Keep up to date on new vendors and possible cost-cutting partnerships.
- Regular monitoring and hedging against foreign exchange currency fluctuations.
- Strong analytical skills
- Attention to details
- Creative thinking skills and ability to solve problems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly talented in Excel and Microsoft Office
- High follow-up skills
Requirements
- BA in Finance / Accounting
- 4-5 years experience as a Cost Controller
- Fluency in English and Arabic