Cost Controller

JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title FM Cost Controller Job Purpose The FM Cost Controller is responsible for monitoring, controlling, and optimizing maintenance, inventory, refurbishment, and contractor-related expenditures across the property portfolio. The role will provide financial oversight of Facilities Management operations through cost analysis, budgeting, variance reporting, inventory consumption monitoring, and expenditure control. The position will act as an independent financial control function supporting management in improving cost efficiency, reducing wastage, and ensuring accountability for maintenance-related expenditures. Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or Business Administration. Professional Qualification Mandatory: CMA (Certified Management Accountant) or CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) Additional qualifications in Cost Management, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Budgeting, or Business Analytics will be an advantage. Experience Minimum 5–8 years of experience in Cost Control, Management Accounting, FP&A, or Financial Analysis. Minimum 3 years of experience within: Facilities Management Companies Property Management Companies Real Estate Operations Building Maintenance Organizations Experience in managing maintenance, inventory, refurbishment, and contractor cost centers is highly preferred. Technical Skills Advanced Microsoft Excel. Power BI or equivalent Business Intelligence tools. ERP Systems (Oracle, SAP, Dynamics, Yardi, CAFM-integrated systems). Budgeting and Forecasting. Cost Accounting and Variance Analysis. Financial Modeling and Reporting. Competencies Strong financial and commercial acumen. Excellent analytical skills. High attention to detail. Ability to challenge expenditures objectively. Strong reporting and presentation skills. Integrity and professional independence. Ability to work closely with Finance, Procurement, Stores, and FM Operations teams. Pay: AED10,000.00 - AED15,000.00 per month Application Question(s): * Do you have CMA (Certified Management Accountant) or CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)? * Do you have Minimum 3 years of experience within: Facilities Management Companies Property Management Companies Real Estate Operations Building Maintenance Organizations? Work Location: In person