Job brief
- We are currently seeking an experienced, thorough, and insightful cost controller to oversee cost management for our entire company. In this role, you will work collaboratively with various department managers to analyze costs, assess vendor relationships, and maximize profitability. To succeed in this position, you will demonstrate an aptitude for efficiency, problem-solving, and resourcefulness, with a deep commitment to the bottom line without compromising quality.
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
- Compare, track and analyze competitors pricing strategy.
- 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 in a compelling fashion
- Educate and persuade stakeholders to procure buy-in and cooperation
- Roll out clear cost-saving programs with timelines and assessment goals
Key Requirements:Retail/Trade/Cosmetics Cost Control experience strongly recommendedManagement experience strongly preferredExceptionally well-organized with an aptitude for dataOutstanding communication skills, both written and verbalSolid networking and interpersonal skillsAble to generate budgets and reportsStrong presentation skills, able to explain concepts concisely and accuratelyAble to develop strong, cooperative relationships with department headsCreative thinking skills and ability to solve problemsGeneral Requirements:Fluent English Language is a must, German Second language is a plusExperience in working with different departments with different countriesBachelor’s degree in finance or relevant field strongly preferredMinimum 2 years’ experience working in cost controlProficient in using MS applications, particularly Word & Excel