Cost Controller

apartmentMichael Page placeConcord calendar_month4/27/26

About Our Client

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.

Job 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.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

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.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package for an expanding company.

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