Cost Controller

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hospitality company is seeking a Cost Controller in Makkah who will analyze food and beverage costs and implement cost-effective measures. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving and communication skills, along with a university degree in Accounting or Finance. This role is critical in ensuring a robust control and compliance environment, contributing to the overall financial success and operational efficiency of the finance department.

Qualifications

• Ability to help develop problem solving skills among team members.
• Ability to take initiative and prioritize responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze F&B costs and control factors to implement cost-effective measures.
• Prepare reports and conduct weekly meetings on trends and cost factors.
• Plan actions to correct activities harmful to profitability.

Skills

Ability to analyze large volume of complex financial information

Strong problem solving skills

Ability to proactively identify and prevent potential problems

Detail oriented and organized

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Proficient in MS Excel, Word and Outlook

Education

University degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Job Description - Cost Controller (HOT0C7HY)

Job Description

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Work Locations

Hilton Makkah Convention Hotel, Jabal Omar Um Alquraa & Ibrahim Alkhalil Streer Makkah 21955

The role aims to be recognized as a trusted finance team member. This role supports the finance lead in all training and development activities to develop best‑class finance professionals and assists in developing their finance team. This role supports a robust control and compliance environment and contributes to implement EMEA Operations Finance innovations and projects.

What will I be doing?

The F&B Cost Controller analyzes Food & Beverage costs and controls factors to ensure the implementation of cost-effective measures throughout the Food & Beverage department. This role prepares various reports and conducts weekly meetings to keep departments and directors apprised of trends and cost factors. The role plans and directs actions to be performed to correct activities harmful to the profitability of our food & beverage department. The role assists in any other way deemed necessary for the efficient overall operation of the Finance Department in full compliance with the policy, regulatory and contractual framework. The role will business partner with all hotel finance team members, the F&B department. The role will participate in all relevant Finance training and development programs. In case of a joint job role any responsibility relevant joint job descriptions will apply in accordance with Hilton’s job segregation policies.

What are we looking for?

• Ability to analyze large volume of complex financial information from many sources and create reports, forecasts, and projections
• Strong problem solving skills, including ability to effectively address any issue in collaboration with others as appropriate
• Ability to proactively identify and prevent potential problems
• Ability to help develop problem solving skills among direct reports and other team members as appropriate
• Ability to take initiative to identify, prioritize and implement all elements required for team to fulfill responsibilities
• Detail oriented and organized
• Ability to develop presentations and effectively present to all levels of company, hotels & owners.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills (all levels of management and external customers)
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word and Outlook with the ability to quickly learn new programs when required

Additional Preferences: University degree in Accounting or Finance

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended‑stay suites and mid‑priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences across the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!