Cost Controller/Cost Analyst at Bakangizo Pharmacy & Stores

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Cost Controller/Cost Analyst to join our team. This role is critical for ensuring effective cost management across our retail store, restaurant, and bakery operations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in cost control within hotels, restaurants, bakeries, catering companies, or similar hospitality-related establishments — or have direct experience working with chefs and kitchen operations.

• Develop and implement cost control systems, policies, and procedures tailored to the restaurant, bakery, and retail environment.
• Conduct detailed cost analysis for food, beverages, bakery items, and retail goods to identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor daily operational costs and ensure alignment with budgeted targets.
• Prepare accurate and timely cost and variance reports to support management decisions.
• Work closely with chefs, kitchen staff, procurement, finance, and operations teams to maintain up-to-date cost data.
• Track inventory usage, wastage, and portion control, ensuring proper accountability and reporting.
• Provide accurate cost information to support pricing strategies for menu and retail products.
• Carry out cost audits and identify opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements.
• Train and support staff on cost-control best practices and systems.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian financial and industry regulations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Proven experience (minimum 3–5 years) as a Cost Controller or Cost Analyst in hotels, restaurants, bakeries, catering companies, or any other hospitality-related establishment.
• Experience working directly with chefs or in kitchen cost control is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of cost control principles, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other cost management tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and reporting abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.