Food Cost Analyst: Drive Savings & Insights

Emirates Flight Catering; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Dubai seeks a Cost Analyst to monitor financial data related to food production and inventory, ensuring cost efficiency. The role requires at least 5 years of finance experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in using JDE ERP or similar systems. Responsibilities include data analysis for production, developing cost standards, and providing insights to support profitability. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or commerce and experience in the food production industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in finance, preferably production/manufacturing accounting.
• Minimum 2 years in a similar capacity.
• Experience in analytical tasks and report preparation.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day cost analysis and data for production and procurement.
• Develop and analyze cost standards and monitor trends.
• Support Costing Manager with proactive reporting and communication.
• Collect and analyze historical data for decision making.
• Manage and update costing database in the ERP.

Skills

Advanced Excel functionality

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or commerce

Tools

JDE ERP platform

MS Office

Job description

A leading food production company in Dubai seeks a Cost Analyst to monitor financial data related to food production and inventory, ensuring cost efficiency. The role requires at least 5 years of finance experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in using JDE ERP or similar systems. Responsibilities include data analysis for production, developing cost standards, and providing insights to support profitability. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or commerce and experience in the food production industry.