Cost Control & Margin Optimization Lead

Spiced Malahotpot Restaurant Sdn Bhd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing F&B group in Johor Bahru seeks a Cost Analyst to focus on cost control and financial support across multiple restaurant brands. This role involves monitoring costs, preparing performance summaries, and analyzing financial data to ensure sustainable growth. Applicants should have a diploma or degree in finance/accounting and 2-4 years of relevant experience. Ideal candidates are strong in Excel and comfortable collaborating with various operational teams. Expect a clear growth path into senior finance roles.

Benefits

Exposure to central kitchen production costing

Direct involvement in cost strategy

Clear growth path available

Qualifications

• 2–4 years experience in cost control / production costing / operations finance, preferably in F&B manufacturing.
• Comfortable working with data and producing insights.
• Good understanding of inventory flow.

Responsibilities

• Monitor food, beverage, and packaging costs across outlets.
• Prepare monthly outlet performance summaries.
• Analyze food cost %, labour cost %, and margin.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Analytical skills

Understanding of recipe costing

Ability to work cross-functionally

Education

Diploma or Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or equivalent

Job description

A growing F&B group in Johor Bahru seeks a Cost Analyst to focus on cost control and financial support across multiple restaurant brands. This role involves monitoring costs, preparing performance summaries, and analyzing financial data to ensure sustainable growth. Applicants should have a diploma or degree in finance/accounting and 2-4 years of relevant experience. Ideal candidates are strong in Excel and comfortable collaborating with various operational teams. Expect a clear growth path into senior finance roles.