Cost and Inventory Manager

The Moment Group; Philippines; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Moment Group is seeking a Cost and Inventory Manager in the Philippines to drive financial discipline, optimize stock, and deliver data-driven insights. You will oversee costing accuracy, inventory levels, and reporting to support profitable decisions across the organization.

Responsibilities include leading a cost and inventory team, performing variance analyses, and partnering with procurement, operations, and finance to improve efficiency. Strong ERP and Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting.
• Proven cost accounting and inventory management experience.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to influence decisions.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cost control strategies to improve profitability.
• Oversee cost and variance analysis, defining corrective actions.
• Manage inventory controls, cycle counts, and reporting.
• Utilize ERP to generate accurate cost and inventory reports.
• Lead and develop the cost and inventory team, ensuring deadlines.
• Collaborate with procurement, warehouse, and finance for process improvements.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory control

Profitability analysis

Data-driven decision making

Leadership & coaching

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel (advanced)

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Key Responsibilities and Role:

The Cost and Inventory Manager plays a critical role in driving financial discipline, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making across the organization. This position is responsible for overseeing cost management, inventory control, and financial reporting to ensure accurate costing, optimal stock levels, and improved profitability.

1. Cost Management & Analysis

• Develop and implement cost control strategies to improve profitability.

• Analyze product costing, production expenses, and operational efficiencies.

• Conduct variance analysis to identify cost fluctuations and recommend corrective actions.

• Collaborate with procurement and operations teams to optimize costs without compromising quality.

• Ensure accurate standard costing and monitor deviations from actual costs.

• Provide management with insights and recommendations to support decision-making.

2. Inventory Control & Management

• Oversee all inventory management processes, ensuring optimal stock levels.

• Monitor inventory movement, reconcile discrepancies, and minimize wastage or losses.

• Conduct regular cycle counts and physical inventory audits.

• Develop inventory tracking systems and reporting tools to improve visibility.

• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry best practices in inventory management.

3. Financial & System Reporting

• Utilize ERP systems (e.g., Business Central) to generate accurate cost and inventory reports.

• Perform financial analysis, forecasting, and scenario planning using advanced Excel techniques.

• Align inventory valuation and costing with financial reporting and accounting standards.

• Prepare reports and present key findings to senior management to support strategic decisions.

4. People Management & Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop cost and inventory team members to ensure high performance and accuracy.

• Assign tasks, set priorities, and monitor deliverables to meet operational and reporting deadlines.

• Provide training and guidance on cost control, inventory procedures, and ERP systems.

• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.

• Support performance management, including feedback, development planning, and policy adherence.

5. Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Liaise with purchasing, warehouse, production, and finance teams to streamline workflows.

• Identify opportunities to improve cost control, inventory efficiency, and reporting accuracy.

• Implement automation and digital tools to enhance processes and decision-making.

• Ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements.