Senior Cost Accountant
First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026.
Analyze food, beverage, and operating costs, and investigate variances against budgets and previous periods.
Monitor food cost, inventory valuation, stock movement, and wastage across restaurant branches.
Support menu costing and pricing analysis.
Coordinate with Production, Technical, and Planning teams to investigate and resolve cost or efficiency discrepancies.
Analyze variances in raw material consumption, waste, and production efficiency.
Prepare and analyze gross margin and profitability reports by product, customer, or sales channel.
Compare actual production costs against standard/budgeted costs and prepare detailed variance reports.
Prepare cost reports and provide clear insights to support management decisions.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and month-end closing activities.
Coordinate with finance, procurement, and operations teams to improve cost control and reporting processes.
Identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency and profitability across branches.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 10 years of relevant cost accounting experience.
Previous experience in the restaurant or food and beverage industry is required.
Experience managing cost accounting across multiple restaurant branches, with a track record of improving food cost control and profitability.
Experience with restaurant operations in the Gulf region is preferred.
Strong knowledge of food cost, inventory, budgeting, and financial reporting.
Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems is preferred.