Cost Controller

• Audit and verify daily F&B reports and revenue submissions from outlets. • Post F&B revenue in FMC and support recipe cost analysis. • Review and approve PR/POs for goods and services under rate contracts, and verify supplier invoices. • Prepare and circulate flash cost reports for food on a regular basis. • Conduct weekly spot checks at outlets to ensure compliance, accuracy, and control. • Carry out biweekly physical inventory counts at outlet level and reconcile variances. • Track and report short-expiry items to minimize wastage and financial loss. • Monitor slow-moving and non-moving inventory and support corrective action. • Support item creation and menu engineering in coordination with operations and culinary teams. • Execute month-end store closing, outlet inventory validation, and preparation of F&B cost reports. • Prepare ad hoc reports related to F&B revenue, cost analysis, and business performance. • Conduct quarterly PV of linen and CCG as per established processes. • Ensure adherence to internal controls, SOPs, and audit requirements across F&B operations. • Work closely with operations, procurement, stores, and outlet teams to maintain data accuracy and process discipline. Qualification & Experience • Graduate in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline. • 4–6 years of relevant experience in hospitality finance, F&B finance, or cost control. • Prior experience in hotel or hospitality operations finance will be preferred. • Exposure to FMC or similar ERP systems is highly desirable. Functional Skills • Strong understanding of F&B revenue, cost control, inventory management, and stock reconciliation. • Knowledge of recipe costing, menu engineering, and outlet-level financial processes. • Hands-on experience in invoice verification, PR/PO approvals, and month-end closing activities. • Ability to analyze variances, identify inefficiencies, and recommend corrective actions. • Good knowledge of physical inventory processes and control mechanisms. Behavioral Competencies • Detail-oriented with a strong sense of accuracy and accountability. • Proactive and process-driven with good follow-up skills. • Strong communication and coordination skills to work across departments. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • High level of integrity and professionalism. Preferred Attributes • Experience working in a multi-outlet hospitality environment. • Strong Excel and reporting skills. • Ability to prepare insightful reports for management decision-making. • Collaborative mindset with a customer-service orientation toward internal stakeholders.