Cost Control Executive - Aviation

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience in the aviation, aerospace or airline industry and a strong understanding of the cost drivers associated with operational, maintenance, engineering and business activities.

Note:

Candidates currently based in the UAE are highly preferred.

Immediate availability is highly desirable.

• Monitor and control operational, maintenance, engineering and project-related expenditure.
• Track actual costs against approved budgets, forecasts and financial targets.
• Identify cost variances and investigate the reasons for overspending or unexpected expenditure.
• Prepare regular cost reports and provide accurate financial information to management and relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor budget utilisation and provide updates on actual versus planned expenditure.
• Assist with forecasting future costs based on operational requirements, maintenance plans, projects and business activities.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, variance analysis and management dashboards.
• Support the review of supplier quotations and expenditure against approved budgets.
• Monitor commitments and outstanding financial obligations.
• Ensure cost-control activities are carried out in accordance with company policies, financial procedures and internal controls.
• Work closely with Finance, Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Procurement and other business functions.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline is preferred.
• Relevant professional qualifications in finance, accounting or cost management would be an advantage.

• Proven experience in cost control, financial analysis, budgeting or cost management.
• Previous experience within the aviation, aerospace or airline industry is highly preferred.
• Experience working with operational, maintenance, engineering or project-related costs would be advantageous.
• Experience with AMOS System is highly preferred.