Cost Controller

Mama Shelter Dubai At Mama Dubai, numbers are not just numbers. They tell us where we’re winning, where we’re overspending, and where we can do better. We’re looking for a Cost Controller to keep our costs in check while helping the Gang make smart, efficient business decisions. 📊 THE MISSION? 🎯 Keep Mama on Budget: Monitor and analyse daily, weekly, and monthly operational costs to make sure Mama stays on track with approved budgets. 📊💰 🎯 Numbers, Numbers, Numbers: Maintain accurate cost records covering COGS, inventory, labour costs, and other operational expenses. 🔢📈 🎯 Spot the Difference: Review cost reports and conduct regular audits to identify discrepancies, inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve. 🔎💡 🎯 Inventory Under Control: Monitor stock levels, track inventory accurately, and help prevent overstocking, stockouts, and unnecessary costs. 📦📊 🎯 Follow the Money: Review purchase orders, invoices, and contracts to ensure expenses are accurately recorded and aligned with agreed terms. 🧾💰 🎯 Work Across the Gang: Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, Operations, and other departments to support cost-effective operations and smart resource allocation. 🤝🏨 🎯 Make Numbers Talk: Prepare regular cost performance and variance reports for management, highlighting key trends, concerns, and areas requiring attention. 📋📈 🎯 Budget Like a Boss: Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and cost planning while helping departments stay aligned with financial targets. 🎯💰 🎯 Watch the Labour Costs: Analyse overtime, staffing levels, shift patterns, and productivity to support efficient workforce planning. 👥📊 🎯 Find the Savings: Identify and support cost-saving initiatives that improve profitability without compromising quality, efficiency, or the guest experience. 💡💸 🎯 Partner with Procurement: Work with the Procurement team to ensure goods and services are sourced at competitive prices and supplier terms are followed. 🤝📦 🎯 Keep It Compliant: Ensure cost control processes and reporting follow Mama's policies, procedures, and applicable accounting standards. ✅📚 🎯 One Team, One Mama: Support the Finance team with financial reporting and work closely with colleagues across the hotel to keep Mama's numbers healthy and happy. ❤️📊

MADE FOR YOU? ONLY IF… 📊 You've got the experience: You have 3–5 years of experience in Cost Control, Accounting, or a similar role, preferably within the hospitality industry. 💰 Numbers are your thing: You have a strong understanding of cost control principles, accounting procedures, budgeting, and financial reporting. 🔎 You're detail obsessed: You have a sharp eye for discrepancies and take pride in keeping financial information accurate and reliable. 💻 Excel is your playground: You're highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with financial and accounting systems. 🧠 You think beyond the numbers: You can analyse financial data, identify trends, and turn your findings into practical recommendations. ⚡ You thrive in a fast-paced environment: You can manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and keep your cool when things get busy. 🤝 You're a team player: You communicate clearly and enjoy working with Finance, Procurement, Operations, and the wider Gang. 🚀 You take initiative: You don't just report the numbers; you look for ways to improve processes, control costs, and make things work smarter. ❤️ Hospitality is in your DNA: You understand that great cost control is about finding the right balance between financial performance and the Mama experience.