Cost Controller

Job Title: Cost Controller – F&B Division

Role Overview

We are seeking a Cost Controller to join our Finance & Operations team. The role is critical in ensuring effective cost management, budget control, and financial efficiency across our F&B Brands such as: Cinnabon, Auntie Anne’s, Blaze Pizza, Burger King, La Romana, Brunch & Cake, and Alusia.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, hands-on F&B industry experience, and the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities while supporting sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Budget preparation: Develop, track, and update budgets for multiple brands.
• Cost monitoring: Analyze actual costs against planned budgets to identify variances and inefficiencies.
• Financial reporting: Prepare detailed reports and present findings to management.
• Expense reduction: Research and recommend cost-saving measures; negotiate material costs with suppliers.
• Market awareness: Maintain knowledge of local market prices to ensure competitive purchasing.
• Operational efficiency: Visit and monitor retail outlets to assess wastage, losses, and efficiency.
• Inventory control: Conduct physical inventory checks across shops.
• Recipe pricing: Set and review recipe prices to ensure profitability.
• Variance investigation: Investigate unprofitable variances and propose corrective actions.
• Cost-efficient solutions: Develop and implement strategies to optimize financial performance.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Experience: 2–3 years of proven experience in Food & Beverage cost control.
• Skills:
• Strong analytical and numerical ability.
• Proficiency in financial software and reporting tools.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills for reporting and advising management.
• Language: English is a must; Arabic is an added advantage.
• Nationality: Bahraini candidates are preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person