Cost Analyst

Job Overview

The jobholder will analyse and monitor financial data related to food production, inventory, and operational expenses to ensure cost efficiency and profitability. This role involves conducting variance analysis, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and providing actionable insights. Additionally, the Cost Analyst supports decision-making by delivering accurate recipe/menu costs, trend analyses, and reports to align operations with financial goals.

Company Overview

EKFC is committed to delivering high-quality food production and operational excellence. Our mission is to drive efficiencies in production and procurement while fostering a culture of innovation and teamwork.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Market Competitive
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree
• Experience: Minimum 5 years

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day data analysis for cost and manufacturing within various EKFC business.
• Develop and analyse cost standards tracking system, wastage analysis and major cost drivers.
• Support Costing Manager through proactive reporting analysis of variances/trends.
• Collect, analyse, and evaluate historical data to provide a basis for assumptions.
• Manage the updating and maintaining the costing database in the relevant ERP.
• Analyse changes in products/menus design, raw materials or production methods to determine effects on cost.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or commerce or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Finance area, preferably background in production and/or manufacturing accounting.
• Background in performing analytical tasks and corresponding report preparation.
• Advanced Excel functionality and other MS Office proficiency applications.
• Advanced user of JDE ERP platform, or familiarity with any ERP system.
• Process improvements experience.

Benefits

• Opportunities to drive efficiencies in production and procurement.
• Work within a culture of innovation and teamwork.
• Gain experience in a leading flight catering company.
• Develop and implement cost-saving strategies.
• Collaborate with various departments including Production, Commercial, and Supply Chain.