Assistant Manager, Cost Management

Teleport; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Kuala Lumpur seeks an Assistant Manager, Cost Management, to maintain financial discipline and profitability. The role involves executing financial routines, analyzing costs, and developing forecasts within the Freighter and 3P business segments. Qualified candidates should have a degree in a relevant field, with 3-5 years of experience in cost management, preferably in the airline or logistics sectors. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Unlimited training access

90% off flights

Discounts at selected eateries

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in cost management or commercial finance.
• Experience within the airline, air cargo, or logistics industry is preferred.
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Execute standardized processes for capturing and analyzing operational costs.
• Assist in the preparation of forecasting for Freighter and 3P businesses.
• Manage invoice and cost review processes with Finance and Operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Effective communication

Stakeholder management skills

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Google Sheets

Proficiency in SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Aviation Management, or Supply Chain

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

About Us

Teleport's on a mission to move things across Southeast Asia and beyond by giving access to affordable and reliable cross-border delivery for all big and small businesses, as fast as next-day.

This role is about #doingboringbetter — applying discipline, precision, and smart thinking to create stability, efficiency, and long-term impact for the organisation.

Ready to shape the stories behind a brand that moves faster, cheaper, and better? Keep reading!

Learn more about Teleport here: https://www.teleport.it/

Summary

The Assistant Manager, Cost Management plays a vital support role in maintaining financial discipline and operational profitability across the Freighter portfolio and Third-Party (3P) business segments.

This role is responsible for executing day-to-day financial routines, maintaining visibility on cost performance, minimizing cost leakages, improving P&L predictability, and ensuring robust governance to support informed commercial decision-making.

• Applicants must be Malaysian citizens. Visa sponsorship is not provided, and candidates must have the legal right to work in Malaysia

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Management & Analysis
  • Execute the standardized processes for capturing and analyzing operational costs, including fuel, handling, navigation, leasing, chartering, and interline costs
  • Conduct regular variance analysis to identify cost leakages, inefficiencies, and opportunities for margin improvement
  • Maintaining full cost and P&L mapping for both Freighter operations and the Third-Party (3P) business
  • Evaluate cost structures and margin performance of 3P and Freighter operations to support commercial reviews
  • Coordinate with Sales, Network Planning, Revenue Management, and Operations to align pricing strategies with commercial objectives
  • Analyze market trends and internal data to identify cost-saving opportunities and risks
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting
  • Assist in the preparation of Freighter and 3P forecasting to feed into the broader Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) processes
  • Maintain dashboards and templates for tracking costs and analyzing budget-to-actual variance
  • Ensure clear and consistent cost reporting is available for the Freighter and 3P business lines to drive accurate cost ingestion for cargo and solutions businesses
  • Provide data-driven insights to improve the visibility of route, capacity type, and partner profitability
• Governance & Financial Operations
  • Manage the periodic invoice and cost review process, collaborating with Finance, Operations, and Commercial teams to ensure accuracy
  • Support Finance in ensuring accurate monthly accruals, revenue recognition, and cost allocation specific to freighter and 3P operations
  • Assist in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for cost control and governance
  • Support the evaluation of commercial agreements to propose improvements in contract structures and commercial terms
  • Support process improvements, automation, and digital initiatives related to pricing and cost management

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Aviation Management, Supply Chain, or a related field
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience cost management, pricing, revenue management, financial analysis, or commercial finance, preferably within the airline, air cargo, or logistics industry
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and handling large datasets is essential

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail
• Good commercial judgment and structured problem-solving ability
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Google Sheet, SQL, and data analysis tools
• Familiarity with airline cost structures (fuel, handling, landing fees, etc.) is highly advantageous
• Ability to interpret financial data and translate it into actionable operational insights

Personal Attributes

• Commercially minded with a proactive and collaborative approach
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment typical of a startup/logistics company
• Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving market and network dynamics

Benefits

Work-Life at #TeamTeleport

• Unlimited training - You will have access to a wide range of learning resources including Notion!
• Ditch the Suit & Tie - Be comfortable as you are, express your inner Fashionista... as long as it's not a birthday suit!
• Vacation and time away - Sometimes you need to recharge and come back energized! That's why you will get 90% off flights to destinations within AirAsia's network, 10%-15% discounts on selected eateries at KLIA2
• Growth opportunities - We embrace and take on opportunities to learn and grow at Teleport as we reimagine the way we do things. Yes, we meet the challenge head on as a team, and we celebrate together with you when you succeed and reap the rewards when the hard work pays off!