job description
Join Livingstone Café & Bakery, a premier dining destination in Bali, as our Cost Control Manager and play a pivotal role in optimizing financial performance while maintaining the highest standards of quality and service. This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your expertise in cost management will directly impact our growth and profitability.
Based in the vibrant heart of Kuta, Bali, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cost-saving strategies, analyze financial data, and ensure operational efficiency across our café and bakery operations. We offer a competitive salary, a positive work culture, and comprehensive benefits to support your professional and personal development.
If you’re a detail-oriented financial professional with a passion for the hospitality industry, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career with a brand that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence.
Responsibility
- Develop, implement, and monitor cost control systems to optimize expenses across café and bakery operations.
- Conduct regular financial analysis, including variance reporting, to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve profitability.
- Collaborate with procurement, inventory, and operations teams to negotiate supplier contracts and reduce material costs without compromising quality.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual cost reports for senior management, highlighting key trends and recommendations.
- Ensure compliance with budgetary guidelines and company financial policies.
- Analyze labor costs, productivity metrics, and staffing levels to align with business demands.
- Identify inefficiencies in workflows or resource allocation and propose data-driven solutions.
- Support pricing strategies by evaluating ingredient costs, market trends, and competitive benchmarks.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. A professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) is a plus.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in cost control, financial analysis, or accounting, preferably in the hospitality, F&B, or retail industry.
- Strong proficiency in Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and ERP/financial software.
- Proven ability to analyze complex financial data and present actionable insights to non-financial stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams.
- Detail-oriented with a problem-solving mindset and a commitment to accuracy.
- Familiarity with inventory management systems and cost accounting principles.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.