Cost Control Manager

Asea Airports Development Corporation; Pasay; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Asea Airports Development Corporation is seeking an experienced Cost Control Manager to oversee budgeting, cost monitoring, financial analysis, and cost optimization across its operations and projects. The role drives accurate forecasting and profitability through strong cost controls and performance monitoring.

The ideal candidate will lead cost control systems, monitor variances, analyze spending trends, and collaborate with PM, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and Operations to enforce

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in cost control, budgeting, or financial analysis with managerial experience.
• Experience in aviation, construction, engineering, manufacturing, or project-based industries preferred.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost optimization skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial or project management systems.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develops and oversees cost control systems, budgets, forecasts, and cost monitoring procedures.
• Monitors project and operational expenses against approved budgets and identify cost variances.
• Analyzes actual costs, financial performance, and spending trends to identify savings opportunities.
• Reviews project estimates, cost plans, purchase requests, supplier quotations, and other cost-related documents.
• Monitors material consumption, labor costs, equipment utilization, and other major cost components.
• Prepares cost reports, variance analyses, forecasts, and management recommendations.
• Coordinates with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and Operations to ensure effective cost control.
• Identifies financial risks, cost overruns, and inefficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
• Establishes and improves cost control procedures, internal controls, and reporting systems.
• Ensures compliance with company budgets, financial policies, and approval procedures.
• Leads and supervises the cost control team and provide management with insights to support profitability and business decisions.

Skills

Cost control

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial/project management systems

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Cost Control Manager to oversee budgeting, cost monitoring, financial analysis, and cost optimization across company operations and projects. The role ensures effective cost management, accurate financial forecasting, and improved profitability through strong cost controls and performance monitoring.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and oversees cost control systems, budgets, forecasts, and cost monitoring procedures;

• Monitors project and operational expenses against approved budgets and identify cost variances;

• Analyzes actual costs, financial performance, and spending trends to identify savings opportunities;

• Reviews project estimates, cost plans, purchase requests, supplier quotations, and other cost-related documents;

• Monitors material consumption, labor costs, equipment utilization, and other major cost components;

• Prepares cost reports, variance analyses, forecasts, and management recommendations;

• Coordinates with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and Operations to ensure effective cost control;

• Identifies financial risks, cost overruns, and inefficiencies and recommend corrective actions;

• Establishes and improves cost control procedures, internal controls, and reporting systems;

• Ensures compliance with company budgets, financial policies, and approval procedures;

• Leads and supervises the cost control team and provide management with insights to support profitability and business decisions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or a related field

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in cost control, project costing, budgeting, or financial analysis, with managerial experience preferred

• Experience in aviation, construction, engineering, manufacturing, or project-based industries is highly preferred

• Strong knowledge of budgeting, cost forecasting, variance analysis, and cost optimization

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial or project management systems

• Strong analytical, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Detail-oriented, results-driven, and capable of managing multiple priorities