Cost Controller

The Cost Controller is responsible for tightly managing raw material, production, and overhead costs while partnering with operations to improve efficiency and margins. The role delivers clear cost analysis, variance reporting, and actionable insights that support pricing, budgeting, and profitability across the business.

Client Details

The company is a globally established manufacturer specializing in high‑quality ingredients and solutions for the gelato, pastry, bakery, and beverage industries. With deep roots in Italian food craftsmanship, it combines product innovation, technical expertise, and consistent quality to serve artisans, foodservice operators, and industrial clients worldwide, maintaining a strong focus on efficiency, reliability, and customer partnership.

Description

Key Responsibilities of a Cost Controller

• Manage and monitor product costing across raw materials, recipes/formulations, production, packaging, and logistics to ensure accurate standard and actual costs.
• Analyze cost variances (materials, labor, overhead) and work closely with operations, supply chain, and R&D to identify efficiencies and corrective actions.
• Support pricing strategy by providing margin analysis, cost breakdowns, and profitability insights by product line, customer, and channel.
• Oversee inventory valuation, waste, yield, and usage controls, particularly for perishable ingredients and complex formulations.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting for manufacturing costs, ensuring alignment with production plans and commercial goals.
• Prepare regular cost reports and dashboards for leadership, translating data into clear, actionable financial insights.

Profile

A successful candidate is a detail‑driven finance professional with strong experience in manufacturing cost control, ideally within food or ingredients‑based environments. They combine solid technical skills in cost accounting, variance analysis, and inventory management with a practical understanding of production processes and formulations. This individual is comfortable partnering with operations, supply chain, and commercial teams, translating complex data into clear insights that support efficiency, pricing, and profitability. Strong analytical ability, ownership mindset, and the confidence to challenge costs while working collaboratively are key to succeeding in the role.

Job Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package for an expanding company.

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