Cost Controller – Manufacturing

About the role

An international manufacturing company, working through its client, is looking for a Cost Controller based in Jebel Ali, Dubai. The role monitors, analyses and optimises manufacturing-related costs to support accurate financial reporting, improve operational efficiency and ensure effective cost management across the business, working closely with production, supply chain, finance and management.

Key responsibilities

• Track, analyse and report manufacturing costs (raw materials, labour, overheads, production variances); monitor standard costs against actuals and investigate deviations
• Carry out margin and profitability analysis for products, lines and customers; keep cost data accurate in the ERP, including BOM and routing accuracy
• Support annual budgets, quarterly forecasts and cost projections; build cost models and give cost estimates for new products, engineering changes and production trials
• Monitor inventory valuation and correct costing of raw materials, WIP and finished goods; support stock counts and reconcile discrepancies; ensure proper costing of scrap, rework and waste
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, review production processes and work with production and supply chain on yield, machine efficiency and labour utilisation KPIs
• Prepare monthly cost reports, variance analyses, dashboards and management presentations, and ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements
• Maintain cost data in the ERP (BOM, routings, standard costs), allocate overhead rates and cost centres accurately, and support ERP improvements

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Industrial Engineering or similar
• 3-7 years' experience in cost control or management accounting, preferably in manufacturing
• Professional qualification (CIMA, ACCA, CPA) preferred
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail

Required skills

• Strong ERP experience (e.g. SAP, Dynamics BC, Oracle, Infor)
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills