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Emirates Flight Catering

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 About the Company
 
 
 
 EKFC is committed to delivering high-quality food production and operational excellence. Our mission is to drive efficiencies in production and procurement while fostering a culture of innovation and teamwork.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the Role
 
 
 
 The jobholder will analyse and monitor financial data related to food production, inventory, and operational expenses to ensure cost efficiency and profitability. This role involves conducting variance analysis, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and providing actionable insights. Additionally, the Cost Analyst supports decision-making by delivering accurate recipe/menu costs, trend analyses, and reports to align operations with financial goals.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
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 Manage the day-to-day data analysis for cost and manufacturing within various EKFC business, working with Production, Commercial and Supply Chain to drive efficiencies in production and procurement.
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 Develop and analyse cost standards tracking system, wastage analysis and major cost drivers to monitor and highlight trends for the stakeholders.
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 Support Costing Manager through proactive reporting analysis of variances/trends, communication of issues and opportunities that can be communicated to various stakeholders for action to be taken to maximise revenue/profit.
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 Collect, analyse, and evaluate historical data to provide a basis for assumptions, methodologies, estimate results, applying sound reasoning and appropriate judgment in coming up of a recommendation to support the section and the business.
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 Manage the updating and maintaining the costing database in the relevant ERP, also train and oversee the setting-up of ERP cost system based on company policies and procedures.
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 Analyse changes in products/menus design, raw materials or production methods to determine effects on cost.
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 Perform Cost Benchmarking analysis to support decision making on insourcing or outsourcing of the product(s) to maximise profitability for the company.
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 Responsible for the set-up, monitoring and reconciliation of Landed Cost rulings for any Food &amp; Packing Foreign related Purchases in order to ensure appropriate allocation of costs.
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 Collaborates with Costing Manager on the development/design of the costing methodology, cost standards, and KPI reporting.
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 Perform adhoc tasks as assigned.
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 Qualifications
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in accounting or commerce or equivalent.
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 Required Skills
 
 
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 Minimum 5 years' experience in Finance area, preferably background in production and/or manufacturing accounting.
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 With a minimum of 2 years in a similar capacity.
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 Background in performing analytical tasks and corresponding report preparation.
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 Advanced Excel functionality and other MS Office proficiency applications.
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 Advanced user of JDE ERP platform, or familiarity with any ERP system.
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 Process improvements experience.
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 Preferred Skills
 
 
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 Experience in the food production industry.
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 Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Cost Analyst

Confidential

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 Company:
 
 A renowned local group with diverse business verticals.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Summary:
 
 The Cost Control Manager will be responsible for leading the organization&rsquo;s cost management and financial control activities to ensure optimal cost efficiency, budget adherence, and financial transparency. This role oversees cost planning, monitoring, forecasting, and variance analysis across operations, while partnering with senior stakeholders to drive strategic cost optimization initiatives.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of cost control systems, policies, and reporting frameworks.
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 Manage and oversee cost monitoring and analysis across production, procurement, inventory, logistics, and operational functions.
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 Review and analyze budget performance, identify variances, and provide clear insights and corrective action recommendations to management.
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 Prepare and validate cost forecasts, rolling budgets, and long-term cost projections.
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 Partner with operations, procurement, supply chain, and finance leadership to identify, evaluate, and implement cost reduction and efficiency initiatives.
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 Oversee the preparation of detailed cost reports, dashboards, and management presentations.
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 Conduct and supervise cost audits to ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and corporate policies.
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 Support annual budgeting, reforecasting, and financial planning cycles.
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 Lead, mentor, and develop cost control and cost accounting team members, where applicable.
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 Drive process improvements, automation, and best practices in cost management and financial reporting.
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 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; professional certification (CA, CPA, CMA, ACCA, or equivalent) is preferred.
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 Minimum 7&ndash;10 years of experience in cost control, cost accounting, or financial management, including a supervisory or managerial role.
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 Strong expertise in cost accounting methodologies, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
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 Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and support strategic decision-making.
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 Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools; strong working knowledge of Oracle ERP is required.
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 Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
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 Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and lead teams in a fast-paced environment.
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Cost Control Manager

Danube Groups

Job description:We are hiring a Cost Controller to support our project and finance teams by ensuring accurate cost tracking, financial discipline, and timely reporting across our civil infrastructure projects.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Maintain accurate records and reporting of all financial activities across assigned projects.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate ERP approvals for materials, timesheets, subcontractor invoices, and cost-related workflows.</li><li>Prepare detailed cash flows and project operation budgets to support financial planning and performance tracking.</li><li>Monitor material consumption, manpower utilization, and subcontractor expenses to ensure costs remain within approved budgets; recommend corrective actions in case of budget deviations or cost overruns.</li><li>Oversee budget preparation, cost booking, procurement cost control, and timesheet/resource cost tracking to maintain financial discipline.</li><li>Manage and validate ERP data, support the preparation of variations and claims, and coordinate effectively with internal departments.</li><li>Review Daily Progress Reports (DPRs) and ensure timely ERP approvals for materials, timesheets, and subcontractor invoices.</li><li>Handle monthly reporting, subcontractor payments, invoice certification, and PC approvals as per company procedures.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Civil Engineering is mandatory.</li><li>Minimum 3&ndash;5 years of experience in cost control or project cost management, preferably within construction or civil infrastructure projects.</li><li>Strong proficiency in ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and financial reporting tools.</li><li>Solid understanding of cost monitoring, project financials, budgeting, and cost optimization.</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: AED5,000.00 - AED7,000.00 per month

Cost Control Engineer

Binghatti Holding Limited

Binghatti is hiring! Position: Cost Control Engineer Location: Dubai, UAEAbout Binghatti: Binghatti is a leading real estate developer in the UAE, known for its bold architectural concepts and commitment to quality. Our projects span across Dubai&rsquo;s most prominent communities, with a focus on delivering excellence from concept to completion.Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Civil Engineering</li><li>Minimum 5 years of UAE experience (GCC experience also considered)</li><li>Developer or contractor experience only</li><li>Solid track record in midrise and highrise projects (highrise project experience is highly valued)</li><li>Experience covering the entire project lifecycle</li><li>Strong knowledge of pre- and post-contract cost management</li></ul>Note: Candidates with minimal UAE/GCC experience will not be considered.Send your CV to: michelleann.tabian@binghatti.comJob Type: Full-timeApplication Question(s):<ul><li>What's your salary expectation for full package?</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>cost control engineer: 5 years (Required)</li><li>highrise project: 5 years (Required)</li></ul>

PFC Group

PFC Group is seeking an experienced Cost Control Engineer to join our project team. The ideal candidate will support project management by monitoring costs, controlling budgets, and ensuring financial efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Execute and monitor site activities in line with approved drawings, specifications, and project schedules</li><li>Coordinate with consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams</li><li>Prepare technical reports, site records, and progress updates</li><li>Ensure compliance with project quality, safety, and contractual requirements</li><li>Assist in planning, material coordination, and cost control activities</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering (relevant discipline)</li><li>Minimum 3&ndash;7 years of experience in construction projects (UAE experience preferred)</li><li>Strong understanding of construction methodologies and site execution</li><li>Ability to read and interpret drawings and technical documents</li><li>Good communication and coordination skills</li><li>Immediate or short-notice availability is a plus</li></ul>What We Offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits package</li><li>Opportunities to work on high-profile projects</li><li>Supportive and collaborative team environment</li><li>Career development and training programs</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timeExperience:<ul><li>CONSTRUCTION: 3 years (Required)</li></ul>

DUBAI PROPERTIES GROUP LLC

Key Responsibilities:MIS:<ul><li>Prepare periodic and ad hoc Management Information Reports to provide Management with timely and relevant information for making informed decisions to ensure the effectiveness of the cost control within the company Develop and maintain appropriate KPI information reporting systems.</li><li>Perform variance analyses of the actual results in relation to the budgeted figures to ensure KPI delivery. Investigate variances and prepare financial reviews recommending upward or business requirements. Analyze monthly reporting related to operational performance, variances, and metrics in order to forecast the budgetary exceptions during the operating year.</li></ul>Budgeting & Forecasting:<ul><li>Develop budget plans and schedules in line with Group policies and procedures and execute the budgetary plans in coordination with concerned departments to ensure smooth preparation of budgets. Manager overall budget consolidation and support line manger to finalize budget pack.</li><li>Liaise between entity/department heads and finance team for collating the information required to develop annual budgets. Support in monitoring its implementation and for any subsequent budget recalibrations or forecasts required by the management.</li><li>Responsible for the upload of budgets to oracle and maintain budget re-allocation requests.</li><li>Contribute in developing Budgetary, IS and Project reporting policies, process, procedures, forms and templates that ensure adequate budgetary controls and reporting structure for overall company operations thereby ensuring the cost advantage in all its resource utilization and financial activities.</li></ul>Models & Tools:<ul><li>Maintain financial models for budgetary and business analysis to ensure accuracy of budgetary assumptions.</li><li>Develop and enhance budgeting, planning, controlling and reporting tools to minimize the variance and to bring more accuracy in budgeting and reporting processes.</li></ul>Systems:<ul><li>Provide inputs to the development and enhancements of Budgetary and MIS systems in coordination with other concerned department to ensure generation of budgetary/ actual transaction, accounting and financial reports that are required to meet the business objectives.</li><li>Maintain full control over the Hyperion Budgeting software to ensure budgets are prepared, maintained and monitored accurately within the software. Identify and raise any issues to the technical team for resolution.</li></ul>

Senior Executive - Financial Planning and Analysis

Kitopi

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 Kitopi is a creator of magical food experiences&mdash;we discover, create, and curate homegrown brands from the region, for the region.
 
 
 
 
 
 With a purpose to satisfy the world&rsquo;s appetite to create joy, Kitopi owns and operates a diverse portfolio of over 200+ brands. These brands are either created, discovered, or curated with their customers in mind.
 
 
 
 
 
 Launched in Dubai, UAE, in January 2018, Kitopi has grown to become one of the greatest success stories in the food tech space. By July 2021, Kitopi achieved Unicorn status, becoming the fastest company in the MENA region to reach this milestone.
 
 
 
 
 
 Kitopi&rsquo;s growth has been fueled by its innovative and scalable software solutions. Kitopi&rsquo;s kitchens are powered by its proprietary Smart Kitchen Operating System (SKOS), an in-house suite of applications that optimizes cloud kitchen operations in real-time. As part of its growth roadmap, technological innovation, data science, artificial intelligence, and robotics will take center stage as Kitopi continues to reinvent the food industry and remain the leading food company in the region.
 
 
 
 
 
 With over 6,000 employees, Kitopi currently operates 200+ locations across the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar. It also operates its Customer Experience Center in Amman, Jordan, and its Engineering Hub in Krakow, Poland.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Summary:
 
 
 
 The Cost Controller at Kitopi is responsible for tracking, analyzing, and optimizing food and
 
 
 beverage costs across all kitchens and brands. This role plays a vital part in ensuring profitability by monitoring inventory movements, validating recipe costing, and identifying areas for cost efficiency. The ideal candidate possesses a solid understanding of F&amp;B operations, strong analytical skills, and experience with inventory and ERP systems.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Monitor and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly F&amp;B cost reports across all kitchen
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 locations.
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 Review and validate recipe and menu costing in collaboration with the Culinary and Procurement teams.
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 Conduct variance analysis between actual and theoretical costs and investigate deviations.
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 Coordinate with Supply Chain and Operations to ensure proper inventory control, stock levels, and wastage tracking.
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 Ensure timely and accurate data entry of purchases, transfers, consumption, and waste in inventory systems.
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 Participate in month-end stock counts and reconcile discrepancies.
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 Identify cost-saving opportunities and support pricing strategies to enhance margins.
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 Maintain a database of standard costs and update pricing based on supplier rate changes.
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 Support budgeting and forecasting activities related to food and beverage cost components.
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 Ensure compliance with internal controls and standard operating procedures.
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 Required Qualifications:
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality Management, or related field.
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 3+ years of experience in F&amp;B cost control or finance roles within hospitality, restaurants, or catering.
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 Strong understanding of F&amp;B operations, inventory management, and recipe costing.
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 Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP and inventory systems (e.g., FMC, Oracle, NetSuite).
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 Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
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 Ability to collaborate effectively with Culinary, Supply Chain, and Operations teams.
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 Prior experience in the GCC or a multi-market environment is a plus.
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 Recruitment Process and Timeline
 
 
 
 First, you apply, and our talent attraction team will review your profile. If your profile matches our requirements, you will receive a link to schedule a meeting with a recruiter at your convenience. This meeting is an opportunity for you to share more about yourself and for us to get to know you better.
 
 
 
 
 
 If you are shortlisted, you will meet with our hiring managers. Depending on the role and its requirements, you may need to attend 2-3 interview rounds. These rounds could include a case study, role-play, trial assignment, or live coding session, which will be communicated to you in the initial conversation.
 
 
 
 
 
 Upon successful completion of the interview rounds, your recruiter will contact you to discuss the offer. We aim to complete this process within 2-3 weeks.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 So, what does it really mean to work at Kitopi?
 
 
 
 We are constantly striving to make Kitopi the best place to work, by empowering you to be the best version of yourself every day. Our company values act as our guiding principles to help ensure that everyone feels safe, included, and like they truly belong.
 
 
 
 
 
 Kitopi is an equal-opportunity employer. While we currently operate in 6 countries, we are over 70 different nationalities of talented Kitopians. Whether you are a seasoned professional, a recent graduate, or someone looking to return to the workforce after a break, we encourage you to apply. We celebrate rich diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures and have a 0-tolerance policy towards racism, bigotry, and hate. Please apply if you see a position that makes your heart skip a beat and help us build a company that we are all proud to work for.
 
 
 
 
 
 Customer-obsessed and tech-enabled, at Kitopi, we are a team of passionate humans who are on a mission together to satisfy the world&rsquo;s appetite.
 
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