Strategic Cost Controller: Profitability & Pricing Lead

Precision Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Dubai seeks a skilled financial analyst responsible for ongoing analysis, budgeting, and cost management. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 6-8 years of experience in costing and variance analysis. Key responsibilities include developing standard costs, monitoring profitability, and supporting financial decision-making processes. This position requires strong analytical skills and proficiency in ERP and MS Excel.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in costing, variance analysis, budgeting, and inventory management in manufacturing or engineering.
• Experience in project management methodologies is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ongoing analysis of process constraints and target costing projects.
• Develop and maintain standard costs of finished goods.
• Monitor key customer/product profitability and analyze profit improvement opportunities.
• Support finance teams in business process improvements.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Cost accounting principles

Financial reporting standards

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field

Professional certification in Cost Accounting (CMA, ICWA India)

Tools

ERP systems

CRM systems

MS Excel

Job description

A leading manufacturing firm in Dubai seeks a skilled financial analyst responsible for ongoing analysis, budgeting, and cost management. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 6-8 years of experience in costing and variance analysis. Key responsibilities include developing standard costs, monitoring profitability, and supporting financial decision-making processes. This position requires strong analytical skills and proficiency in ERP and MS Excel.