Cost Controller
Talentmate
United Arab Emirates
5th February 2026
2602-2544-893
Job Description
- Ideal for candidates seeking growth within a multinational environment
- Strong platform for long term career development with meaningful business impact
Our client is a multinational industrial group with operations across various technical sectors. The company manufactures specialised products for global markets and operates within a structured, process driven environment focused on efficiency, innovation, and high-quality production.
Job Description
- Develop and maintain cost control systems to ensure reliable cost tracking across operations
- Monitor expenditures, budget usage and forecasts, ensuring alignment with approved financial plans
- Prepare detailed cost reports and analysis for management, highlighting variances and areas requiring corrective action
- Collaborate with cross functional teams during the annual budgeting cycle to ensure accurate and realistic cost planning
- Track actual performance against budget and provide visibility to management on key cost drivers
- Analyse historical data to prepare cost forecasts and identify risks related to cost overruns or inefficiencies
- Review supplier and vendor contracts to ensure pricing compliance and value for money
- Monitor invoices, payments and related documentation to prevent overcharging and ensure accuracy
- Ensure adherence to internal policies, financial regulations and local compliance requirements
- Recommend improvements to cost control processes, reporting methodologies and overall financial efficiency
- Work closely with production and sales teams to understand cost structures and support margin improvement initiatives
- Support senior leadership by providing reliable cost insights to guide strategic decisions
- Maintain effective communication with internal stakeholders to ensure transparency around cost performance
- Ensure all reporting follows relevant accounting standards and internal guidelines
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance and operational departments
- Professional qualification in accounting or finance (CA, ACCA, CMA or equivalent)
- Minimum of 5 to 7 years finance or cost control experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment
- Experience working in the UAE is preferred, and candidates currently based in the UAE will be prioritised, although relocation can be considered if the candidate meets the criteria
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data, budget performance and cost trends
- Solid understanding of IFRS and financial reporting standards
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments
- Ability to prepare clear cost reports, forecasts and recommendations
- Strong commercial awareness and attention to accuracy in all financial processes
- Opportunity to join a global industrial organisation with strong market presence
- Exposure to both operational and strategic cost management responsibilities
- A role that allows autonomy and direct impact on financial performance
- Collaborative environment working closely with operations, finance and senior leadership
Quote job ref: JN-022026-6939147
Job Details
| Role Level: | Director | Work Type: | Full-Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country: | United Arab Emirates | City: | Dubai |
| Company Website: | https://redirect.michaelpage.com/mp-home | Job Function: | Finance |
| Company Industry/ Sector: |
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