FM Cost Controller

Position Title

FM Cost Controller

Job Purpose

The FM Cost Controller is responsible for monitoring, controlling, and optimizing maintenance, inventory, refurbishment, and contractor-related expenditures across the property portfolio. The role will provide financial oversight of Facilities Management operations through cost analysis, budgeting, variance reporting, inventory consumption monitoring, and expenditure control.

The position will act as an independent financial control function supporting management in improving cost efficiency, reducing wastage, and ensuring accountability for maintenance-related expenditures.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or Business Administration.

Professional Qualification

Mandatory

CMA (Certified Management Accountant) or

CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)

Additional qualifications in Cost Management, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Budgeting, or Business Analytics will be an advantage.

Experience

Minimum 5–8 years of experience in Cost Control, Management Accounting, FP&A, or Financial Analysis.

Minimum 3 years of experience within

Facilities Management Companies

Property Management Companies

Real Estate Operations

Building Maintenance Organizations

Experience in managing maintenance, inventory, refurbishment, and contractor cost centers is highly preferred.

Technical Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel.

Power BI or equivalent Business Intelligence tools.

ERP Systems (Oracle, SAP, Dynamics, Yardi, CAFM-integrated systems).

Budgeting and Forecasting.

Cost Accounting and Variance Analysis.

Financial Modeling and Reporting.

Competencies

Strong financial and commercial acumen.

Excellent analytical skills.

High attention to detail.

Ability to challenge expenditures objectively.

Strong reporting and presentation skills.

Integrity and professional independence.

Ability to work closely with Finance, Procurement, Stores, and FM Operations teams.