Cost Controller

Main Function

The Cost Controller is a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional responsible for overseeing cost management at The Nest, our poultry processing plant. The role ensures full transparency of costs and performance across all levels of management-from corporate policy and strategic planning to operational execution and day-to-day activities.

The Cost Controller designs, implements, and maintains robust cost-control systems that support objective decision-making, clear accountability, and effective management control. These systems are continuously reviewed and updated to ensure they remain fit for purpose and aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with all department heads to ensure maximum contribution and cost efficiency
• Provide critical analysis of budgets, forecasts, and cost projections
• Evaluate incoming products, resources, and services to ensure best value and pricing
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and service providers
• Monitor market trends that may impact resource and input costs
• Identify new vendors and cost-saving or value-enhancing partnerships
• Review and analyze invoices to confirm accuracy, quality, and agreed pricing
• Collaborate with departments to develop strategies to minimize waste and inefficiencies
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of cost drivers and their interdependencies
• Understand the full value chain of the business and how productivity impacts contribution
• Drive efficiency improvements at all levels without compromising quality or standards
• Develop and implement proactive cost-reduction and efficiency initiatives
• Present cost analyses, insights, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders
• Influence and educate stakeholders to secure buy-in and cross-functional cooperation
• Lead the rollout of cost-saving programs, including timelines and performance metrics

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related discipline
• Minimum of 10 years' relevant experience
• Proven ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with department heads
• Highly organized, with a strong aptitude for data analysis and interpretation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and networking abilities
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, reporting, and financial analysis
• Strong presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and concisely
• Creative problem-solving skills with a solutions-oriented mindset

Core Competencies

• Strong desire to succeed and deliver results
• High learning agility, with the ability to gain in-depth knowledge of the industries in which we operate
• Results-driven, with the ability to work toward clearly defined goals and objectives
• Ability to clearly articulate personal development and career plans
• Uncompromising integrity and ethical standards
• Highly self-motivated, energetic, and driven from within
• Creative thinker who inspires passion and enthusiasm in others
• High level of initiative and ownership
• Clear leadership potential
• Emotionally stable and resilient