Cost Controller

Cost Controller manages and monitors project's / organization's costs to ensure it stays within budget, analyzing expenses, tracking labor and material costs, reporting on financial performance to management, and working with project managers to implement cost-saving measures. Expertise in financial and project management software to forecast expenditures, manage change orders, and ensure compliance with financial policies and contractual requirements, ultimately contributing to the organization's profitability and financial stability.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost and performance accounting

  : Recording, analyzing, and controlling production costs.

• Budget planning & forecasting

  : Preparing production budgets and conducting variance analyses.

• Profitability analyses

  : Identifying potential savings and efficiency improvements.

• KPI management

  : Monitoring production indicators (e.g., scrap rates, machine utilization, OEE).

• Reporting & management support

  : Preparing reports and analyses for senior management.

• Process optimization

  : Supporting lean management and cost optimization initiatives.

• Investment appraisals

  : Evaluating new machinery or plant investments.

• Cross-functional collaboration

  : Acting as an interface between production, procurement, logistics, and finance.

Skills & Competencies

• Professional qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics, or Industrial Engineering
• Expertise in

  controlling, cost accounting, and production management

• Experience with

  ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

  and reporting tools
• Proficiency in

  MS Office and BI tools

• Personal skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Affinity for numbers and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and assertiveness
• Proactive mindset and problem-solving ability

Typical KPIs in Production Controlling

• Manufacturing cost per unit
• Machine hourly rates
• Scrap and rework rates
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Lead times
• Capacity utilization