Job Summary
Cost Controller
Minimum Qualification:Bachelor
Experience Level:Mid level
Experience Length:2 years
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
Work in conjunction with all department heads to ensure maximum profitability
Provide critical assessment of all budgets and cost projections
Assess all incoming products, resources, and services to ensure the best price
Maintain vendor and service provider relationships
Remain acutely aware of market trends that could impact resource costs
Keep up to date on new vendors and possible cost-cutting partnerships
Analyze invoices to ensure correct products/services were received at the expected cost
Collaborate with department heads to strategize ways to minimize waste
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the interdependency of cost drivers
Understand the entire arc of the business and how productivity impacts profitability
Commit to maximizing efficiency at all levels without compromising quality
Develop and implement proactive solutions and cost-cutting measures
Present new strategies and assessments to stakeholders
Roll out clear cost-saving programs with timelines and assessment goals
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in finance or relevant field strongly preferred
Minimum 2 years’ experience working in cost control
Exceptionally well organized with an aptitude for data
Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
Solid networking and interpersonal skills
Able to generate budgets and reports
Strong presentation skills, able to explain concepts concisely and accurately
Able to develop strong, cooperative relationships with department heads
Creative thinking skills and ability to solve problems
Duties and Responsibilities
Work in conjunction with all department heads to ensure maximum profitability
Provide critical assessment of all budgets and cost projections
Assess all incoming products, resources, and services to ensure the best price
Maintain vendor and service provider relationships
Remain acutely aware of market trends that could impact resource costs
Keep up to date on new vendors and possible cost-cutting partnerships
Analyze invoices to ensure correct products/services were received at the expected cost
Collaborate with department heads to strategize ways to minimize waste
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the interdependency of cost drivers
Understand the entire arc of the business and how productivity impacts profitability
Commit to maximizing efficiency at all levels without compromising quality
Develop and implement proactive solutions and cost-cutting measures
Present new strategies and assessments to stakeholders
Roll out clear cost-saving programs with timelines and assessment goals
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in finance or relevant field strongly preferred
Minimum 2 years’ experience working in cost control
Exceptionally well organized with an aptitude for data
Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
Solid networking and interpersonal skills
Able to generate budgets and reports
Strong presentation skills, able to explain concepts concisely and accurately
Able to develop strong, cooperative relationships with department heads
Creative thinking skills and ability to solve problems
