Cost Controller

Are you an analytical and detail-oriented finance professional with a strong background in stock control, inventory management, and cost analysis? Do you enjoy working closely with operational teams to improve efficiencies, reduce wastage, and protect margins? A leading and established organisation within the hospitality and leisure industry is looking for an experienced Cost Controller to join its finance team. This opportunity is ideal for a commercially minded individual who thrives in an operational environment and enjoys turning data into actionable business insights. Working across multiple sites and departments, you will play a critical role in managing inventory controls, monitoring food and beverage costs, analysing stock movements, and ensuring that procurement and costing processes align with company profitability objectives. This is a highly visible position that offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on financial performance and operational success.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory & Stock Control

• Manage and monitor inventory processes across multiple locations.
• Conduct regular stock counts, audits, and inventory reconciliations.
• Investigate stock variances and implement corrective actions where required.
• Ensure accurate tracking of stock movements and transfers.
• Maintain strong inventory controls to minimise losses and improve accountability.

Cost Management & Profitability Analysis

• Monitor food and beverage cost percentages and identify opportunities for margin improvement.
• Maintain and review recipe costing schedules and portion control standards.
• Analyse yield reports, wastage trends, and stock usage variances.
• Assist operational management in improving profitability through effective cost management initiatives.
• Support menu pricing and cost optimisation strategies through detailed costing analysis.

Procurement & Supplier Oversight

• Review supplier deliveries against purchase orders and supporting documentation.
• Verify pricing, quantities, and invoice accuracy.
• Assist in monitoring supplier performance and procurement compliance.
• Support initiatives aimed at improving purchasing efficiencies and reducing costs.

Reporting & Financial Analysis

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly cost control reports.
• Provide detailed variance analysis and operational insights to management.
• Monitor key performance indicators related to stock, procurement, and operational costs.
• Deliver meaningful recommendations to improve efficiency, profitability, and inventory utilisation.

Controls, Compliance & Process Improvement

• Ensure compliance with internal control procedures and sto

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