Operations Cost Controller

MinebeaMitsumi Philippines; Philippines; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

MinebeaMitsumi Philippines is seeking an Operations Cost Controller to monitor and analyze manufacturing costs, ensuring efficiency, profitability, and budget adherence. You will work closely with production, finance, and supply chain teams to identify cost drivers and implement control measures.

The role requires cost allocation across products, variance analysis, and supporting strategic decisions to drive cost reductions and better production planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with manufacturing experience.
• 3–5 years in production cost control or financial analysis in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with proficiency in cost accounting.
• Experience with ERP and advanced MS Excel.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and production planning.
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze production costs, including labor, materials, overhead, and equipment usage.
• Collaborate with production and procurement teams to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or safety.
• Conduct variance analysis between budgeted and actual production costs and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure accurate cost allocation across different products, production lines, and departments.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities through process improvements, material optimization, and efficiency initiatives.
• Assist in preparing financial reports related to production efficiency and cost performance.

Skills

Cost accounting

ERP systems

Advanced MS Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

The Operations Cost Controller is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and controlling manufacturing costs to ensure efficiency, profitability, and adherence to budget targets. This role involves close collaboration with production, finance, and supply chain teams to identify cost drivers, implement control measures, and support strategic decision-making.

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze production costs, including labor, materials, overhead, and equipment usage.
• Collaborate with production and procurement teams to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or safety.
• Conduct variance analysis between budgeted and actual production costs and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure accurate cost allocation across different products, production lines, and departments.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities through process improvements, material optimization, and efficiency initiatives.
• Assist in preparing financial reports related to production efficiency and cost performance.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Accounting, Finance, or Business, with strong manufacturing experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in production cost control, manufacturing engineering, or financial analysis in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills; proficiency in cost accounting principles.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced MS Excel.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and production planning.
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and results-driven.