Cost Controller - Finance - Jumeirah The Red Sea

About Jumeirah:

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 31 properties, including 33 signature F&B restaurants, across the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Africa. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and luxury residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world.

About the Job:

An opportunity has arisen for a Cost Controller join our Finance team at Jumeirah The Red Sea. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:

• Create and oversee the hotel’s budget, ensuring all departments adhere to their allocated funds. Monitor budget performance and report any variances, providing recommendations for corrective actions.
• Perform regular cost analysis to identify areas of potential savings and cost reduction opportunities. Analyze financial data to detect trends, discrepancies, and inefficiencies.
• Supervise inventory management processes, including stock levels, reordering, and conducting regular inventory audits to ensure accuracy and prevent losses.
• Monitor all hotel expenses, ensuring they are necessary, justified, and within the approved budget. Verify the accuracy and legitimacy of invoices and expense reports.
• Compile and present detailed cost reports, financial statements, and other relevant documentation to management, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
  

About You:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• 3–5 years of experience in accounting or financial management, preferably within the hospitality industry, with a solid grasp of industry-specific financial practices.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, supporting efficient documentation, reporting, and analysis.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a creative mindset to develop innovative solutions and improve operational workflows.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities, fostering collaboration and driving team performance.
• Excellent project management and attention to detail, ensuring high-quality execution of financial tasks and initiatives.
  

About the Benefits:

Besides generous F&B benefits and reduced hotel rates across our hotels globally, this role has excellent employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant who likes to associate her/himself with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.