Cost Control Specialist

Minor Food; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 133,920,000 - 200,880,000; Full time

Job summary

Minor Food seeks a Cost Control Specialist in Indonesia to lead COGS variance analysis, inventory control, and cost optimization across operations and supply chain. You will partner with Finance, Operations, and Marketing to maintain cost integrity and support audits.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics and at least four years of cost control experience in F&B or retail, with strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in Cost Control, preferably in F&B, hospitality, or retail.
• Strong knowledge of food cost, inventory control, stock movement, purchasing, wastage, and cost analysis.
• Experienced in inventory reconciliation, stock variance analysis, and audit compliance.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with ESB.
• Strong communication and coordination skills to work across cross-functional teams.
• Able to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• COGS & Variance Analysis: Prepare cost estimation reports for sales, lead monthly COGS performance reviews, and highlight raw material variances to operations.
• End-to-End Cost & Inventory Control: Manage purchasing, inventory movements, and consumption analysis; investigate variances, stock counts, wastage, and cost anomalies with Supply Chain and Operations teams.
• Menu Engineering & NPD Collaboration: Coordinate with Operations, Marketing, and Supply Chain for product ordering, promotional preparations, and NPDs by evaluating recipe costing and margins.
• Audit Support & Compliance: Support audits with accurate financial documentation, ensuring cost accuracy and financial integrity across workflows.
• Branch Coordination & Supply Monitoring: Verify and coordinate monthly account closing for COGS and review operational product orders.
• Process Improvement: Review financial and operational processes to identify improvements, automation, and documentation updates.
• System & Master Data Governance: Support Chart of Accounts maintenance and ERP master data management.

Skills

Cost control

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional coordination

Inventory analysis

Cost analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ESB

Job description

With over 2,400 outlets in 23 countries, Minor Food is one of the largest quick-service and casual dining restaurant chains in the Asia-Pacific region. We dedicate ourselves to diversifying and strengthening our portfolio of brands in order to increase our company's global presence. With a commitment to delivering customers unexceptional experiences with a 100% satisfaction rate and maximizing stakeholder values, we want to become a global leader in food service and restaurant operations.

Minor Food is seeking a passionate and motivated individual to join our team as a Cost Control Specialist in Indonesia who is eager to contribute to the growth of our business and aspiring to join a leading global F&B player.

Key Responsibilities

• COGS & Variance Analysis: Prepare cost estimation reports for sales, lead monthly COGS performance reviews through Ideal vs. Actual cost analysis, and highlight raw material variances to the operations team.
• End-to-End Cost & Inventory Control: Manage purchasing, inventory movements, and consumption analysis; investigate inventory variances, stock counts, wastage, and food cost anomalies in partnership with Supply Chain and Operations teams.
• Menu Engineering & NPD Collaboration: Coordinate with Operations, Marketing, and Supply Chain for product ordering, promotional preparations, and New Product Developments (NPDs) by evaluating recipe costing, pricing simulations, and margin assessments.
• Audit Support & Compliance: Support internal and external audits by providing accurate financial documentation, ensuring cost accuracy, compliance, and financial integrity across operational workflows.
• Branch Coordination & Supply Monitoring: Verify and coordinate the monthly account closing process for COGS and review operational product orders.
• Process Improvement: Continuously review current financial and operational processes to identify areas for improvement, automation, and job optimization while ensuring complete and up-to-date documentation.
• System & Master Data Governance: Support finance master data governance, including Chart of Accounts (COA) maintenance and ERP master data management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in Cost Control, preferably in the F&B, hospitality, or retail industry.
• Strong knowledge of food cost, inventory control, stock movement, purchasing, wastage, and cost analysis.
• Experienced in inventory reconciliation, stock variance analysis, and audit compliance.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with ESB.
• Strong communication and coordination skills to work effectively across cross-functional teams (Operations, Purchasing, Warehouse, Marketing, and Finance).
• Able to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.