Cost Control Manager (Industrial Catering) at Genesis Group - 2 Openings

At Genesis Group, we`ve been living our dreams and redefining the world of hospitality for over three decades. Our journey has been characterized by excellence in a wide range of services, including Catering, Hotels, Restaurants, and Cinemas. With a team of over 10,000 dedicated professionals and 30 locations spanning across Nigeria and beyond, we take pride in delivering exceptional experiences to our valued customers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cost Control Manager (Industrial Catering)

Locations: Port Harcourt - Rivers and Owerri - Imo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job summary

• A Cost Control Manager oversees project or operational expenditures to ensure financial efficiency, budgetary compliance, and profitability.
• They are responsible for developing cost baselines, tracking actual costs against budgets, conducting variance analysis, and forecasting final costs.
• They frequently work in construction, manufacturing, or engineering, managing teams to implement cost-saving strategies and reporting financial performance to senior management.

Core Responsibilities

• Budget Development and Tracking: Develop comprehensive cost baselines, monitor daily/monthly project expenditures (labor, materials, equipment), and track commitment and accruals against budgets.
• Forecasting and Reporting: Prepare monthly cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and variance analysis (earned value management) to identify and explain discrepancies.
• Cost Optimization: Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and evaluate financial risks and opportunities.
• Contract Administration: Review variation payments, verify contractor/consultant invoices, and manage commercial aspects of contracts.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and train cost control analysts and professionals.
• Process Improvement: Establish and improve cost management procedures and ensure compliance with internal controls.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 4+ years of experience in cost control, budgeting, and forecasting, preferably in a supervisory role.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in financial management software, Excel, and project management tools.
• Skills: Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.

Application Closing Date
14th May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: vacancies@genesisgroupng.com using the job title as the subject of the email.