Commercial Analyst & Cost Control Manager

We are looking for a detail-oriented and commercially aware Commercial Analyst & Cost Control Manager to join our operations team.

The role is focused on financial analysis, operational cost control, reporting, and performance monitoring across F&B and retail hospitality activities.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in accounting, auditing, or finance, with hands-on exposure to hospitality, restaurant, café, food production, retail, wholesale, supply and procurement operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse operational costs, food costs, margins, and profitability
• Conduct inventory reviews, stock variance analysis, and COGS reporting
• Review purchasing procedures, supplier invoices, and cost efficiency
• Prepare commercial and financial reports for management
• Analyse sales performance, POS reports, and revenue trends
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Identify inefficiencies, anomalies, and opportunities for operational improvement
• Assist in implementing internal controls and reporting procedures
• Work closely with operations, purchasing, finance, and management teams
• Support commercial analysis and reporting linked to future expansion initiatives, including opportunities across other European and Middle Eastern markets

Requirements

• Degree or qualification in Accounting, Finance, Audit, or related field
• Experience in hospitality, F&B, cafés, restaurants, retail, or operational auditing is considered a strong asset
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Good understanding of financial reporting and cost control principles
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial teams
• Organised, detail-oriented, and commercially minded
• Experience with multi-outlet operations is considered an advantage

Languages

• English required
• Arabic considered an asset