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Cost Control Manager
Uganda Alcohol Industry Association (UAIA)
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Full Time
Mid
Remote
2 weeks ago
Cost AccountingBudgetingFinancial ModelingVariance AnalysisERP SystemsMicrosoft Excel
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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Cost Control Manager to lead cost management initiatives, monitor financial performance, and implement strategies that optimize operational efficiency.
Key Skills for This Role
Cost AccountingBudgetingFinancial ModelingVariance AnalysisERP SystemsMicrosoft Excel
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement cost control strategies aligned with organizational objectives and financial performance targets
- Monitor operational expenses, project costs, procurement spending, and departmental budgets to ensure financial discipline
- Conduct detailed cost analysis, variance analysis, profitability assessments, and financial modeling to identify cost saving opportunities
- Prepare budgets, forecasts, financial plans, and cost performance reports to support business planning and executive decision making
- Collaborate with finance, procurement, operations, supply chain, project management, and business leaders to optimize resource utilization and improve cost efficiency
- Develop and maintain cost control policies, procedures, financial controls, and governance frameworks
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), cost trends, budget utilization, and operational performance to support continuous improvement initiatives
- Evaluate investment proposals, capital expenditures, and business cases by performing financial feasibility and return on investment (ROI) analyses
- Utilize ERP systems, financial planning software, business intelligence platforms, and advanced analytics tools to improve cost visibility and reporting accuracy
- Prepare executive dashboards, financial reports, cost optimization recommendations, and strategic presentations for senior leadership
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field preferred
- Professional certifications such as CMA, CPA, ACCA, CFA, PMP, or equivalent are highly advantageous
- 5+ years of experience in cost control, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), management accounting, project controls, or corporate finance roles
- 2+ years of experience managing cost control functions, budgeting processes, or financial performance initiatives preferred
- Strong understanding of cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial modeling, and profitability management
- Experience with ERP systems, financial reporting platforms, business intelligence tools, and advanced Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical, quantitative, problem solving, and strategic decision making skills
- Excellent communication, presentation, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and provide data driven financial recommendations in a fast paced environment
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
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About Us
- We are a performance driven organization committed to maximizing operational efficiency, financial discipline, and sustainable business growth.
- Our teams collaborate across finance, operations, procurement, supply chain, and executive leadership to optimize costs, improve profitability, and support strategic decision making through data driven financial management.
The Role
- We are seeking an experienced Cost Control Manager to lead cost management initiatives, monitor financial performance, and implement strategies that optimize operational efficiency while maintaining quality and business objectives.
- The ideal candidate will oversee budgeting, cost analysis, financial reporting, and cost optimization programs across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement cost control strategies aligned with organizational objectives and financial performance targets
- Monitor operational expenses, project costs, procurement spending, and departmental budgets to ensure financial discipline
- Conduct detailed cost analysis, variance analysis, profitability assessments, and financial modeling to identify cost saving opportunities
- Prepare budgets, forecasts, financial plans, and cost performance reports to support business planning and executive decision making
- Collaborate with finance, procurement, operations, supply chain, project management, and business leaders to optimize resource utilization and improve cost efficiency
- Develop and maintain cost control policies, procedures, financial controls, and governance frameworks
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), cost trends, budget utilization, and operational performance to support continuous improvement initiatives
- Evaluate investment proposals, capital expenditures, and business cases by performing financial feasibility and return on investment (ROI) analyses
- Utilize ERP systems, financial planning software, business intelligence platforms, and advanced analytics tools to improve cost visibility and reporting accuracy
- Prepare executive dashboards, financial reports, cost optimization recommendations, and strategic presentations for senior leadership
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field preferred
- Professional certifications such as CMA, CPA, ACCA, CFA, PMP, or equivalent are highly advantageous
- 5+ years of experience in cost control, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), management accounting, project controls, or corporate finance roles
- 2+ years of experience managing cost control functions, budgeting processes, or financial performance initiatives preferred
- Strong understanding of cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial modeling, and profitability management
- Experience with ERP systems, financial reporting platforms, business intelligence tools, and advanced Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical, quantitative, problem solving, and strategic decision making skills
- Excellent communication, presentation, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and provide data driven financial recommendations in a fast paced environment
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
What We Offer
- Fully remote work opportunity within the United Arab Emirates
- Competitive compensation package
- Professional development and finance leadership growth opportunities
- Exposure to financial transformation, operational excellence, and enterprise cost optimization initiatives
- Flexible and collaborative work environment
- Supportive culture focused on financial discipline, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Opportunity to drive cost efficiency and contribute to long term organizational profitability
- Clear career progression within cost control, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), corporate finance, operational finance, and executive management functions
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