Cost Control Analyst

About the role

Catalonia Hotels & Resorts, an international hotel chain, is looking for an experienced Cost Control Analyst. The role monitors, analyzes and controls costs across all hotel departments, with a strong focus on Food & Beverage, Purchasing, Inventory Management and Operating Expenses. It ensures cost control procedures are followed, finds cost-saving opportunities and supports management in maximizing profitability while keeping high service standards.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor daily, weekly and monthly food, beverage and operational costs.
• Monitor warehouse reservations in SAP and make sure transactions are recorded on the day items are received and dispatched.
• Carry out regular inventory counts, reconcile stock variances and analyze usage, wastage, spoilage and losses.
• Review purchase orders, invoices, goods received notes and supplier pricing, and verify that purchases follow approved procurement procedures.
• Prepare monthly cost control reports, variance analyses and management summaries, and monitor departmental spending against budgets.
• Perform spot checks of storerooms, bars, kitchens and restaurants, and investigate discrepancies in inventory, purchasing, receiving and consumption.
• Assist with month-end closing, inventory valuation and financial audits, and help the Finance Department with forecasting, budgeting and financial planning.
• Maintain standard costing models and inventory records, and work with department heads to improve efficiency and cut unnecessary spend.
• Follow up on receipt of construction containers, label warehouse receipts and control construction warehouse stock.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Hospitality Management or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in cost control, accounting, inventory management or a similar role in the hospitality industry.
• Experience in a hotel, resort or all-inclusive property strongly preferred.
• Experience on building projects or renovations.
• Strong understanding of food and beverage cost control principles.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and financial analysis.
• Experience with hotel management systems, inventory software and ERP SAP platforms.