166 Variance Analysis jobs in the Philippines

The Cost Accounting Specialist is responsible for driving financial transparency and supporting strategic decision-making within the Supply Chain. This role focuses on analyzing financial data, ensuring compliance, and contributing to cross-functional projects through insightful cost and budget assessments.

• Analyze and explain key variances in profit and loss statements and balance sheet accounts
• Collaborate with Supply Chain teams to evaluate the financial impact of ongoing and new initiatives
• Maintain organized historical financial data to support budgeting and forecasting activities
• Identify and differentiate between recurring and non-recurring financial transactions
• Support month-end closing activities, addressing and resolving related issues
• Monitor and manage capital expenditures through internal order tracking

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting Technology, Management Accounting, or BSBA major in Accounting

• At least 1 year of relevant experience in the following areas:

• Financial management and reporting

• Spare parts and capital expenditure tracking
• Financial modeling, analysis, and advisory
• Accruals, particularly for transportation and warehousing
• Proficiency in SAP is highly preferred
• Willing to be assigned in Bicutan (Parañaque) or Canlubang (Laguna)

Cost Accountant Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the cost accounting system, documents, and records of the organization.
• Analyze and recommend costs and cost savings.
• Prepare and complete internal cost audits.
• Comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements.
• Analyze the data collected and log a detailed record of the results.
• Analyze any changes in goods or services provided in order to determine what effect it has on the cost.
• Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
• Make estimates of new and proposed product costs.
• Provide management with reports that specify and compare factors that affect prices and profitability of products or services.
• Assist in audits and general ledger preparation.
• Conduct physical inventories and monitor the cycle count program.
• Graduate of any related field of accounting
• With 1 year experience in accounting
• Willing to START ASAP
• Willing to work in Quezon City

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Php18, Php20,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Company Christmas gift
• Pay raise

Work Location: In person

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform month-end cost accounting close and preparing cost of goods sold and production reports.
• Analyze manufacturing operations, equipment availability and utilization
• Perform physical inventory count and reconciling
• Implement, and maintain cost accounting systems and cost ledger in system (SAP)
• Liaise with the internal/ external auditor, BIR, banks, and other related regulators
• Work with procurement and accounts payable teams to monitor and reconcile Source-to-Pay (S2P) transactions in SAP
• Ensure proper coding and allocation of purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and supplier invoices in SAP.
• Coordinate and supervise physical inventory counts of assets, raw materials, work-in-progress, finished goods, and spare parts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy or finance-related course (Financial Management and Accounting Technology)
• With at least 5 years of work experience in General Accounting, two years as a Cost Accounting in a manufacturing industry·
• Good communication skills, verbal and written
• Strong Knowledge in local accounting and finance regulations
• Proficient in MS office Applications (e.g. Ppt, Word, Excel)
• Above average knowledge in SAP
• Problem-solving skills
• A hands-on, hard-working and self-discipline person

Job Summary

Shall ensure the accurate reporting of Post Calculation per Manufacturing Order job run in the Production including its yield and gross margin- in order to provide analysis of not limited to the following: Pre-Calculation vs. Post-Calculation; Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and Cost Distribution per structure layer.

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• With at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Experience with ERP systems
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Php25, Php30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Company events
• On-site parking
• Opportunities for promotion
• Paid training

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Valenzuela: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Description

• Calculate, monitor, and maintain product/services cost sheet
• Gross margin analysis
• Drive the monthly /yearly cost accounting close including inventory procedures
• Perform cycle count of inventoriable items and reconciliation with the books
• Variance analysis for cost and inventory accounts
• Calculate cost-savings from corporate initiatives and projects
• Report monthly cost performance to departments/business units

Requirements

• Graduate of BS Accountancy
• With at least 3-4 years of related cost accounting work experience
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles
• Proficient in spreadsheet applications and accounting software
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented and ability to collaborate with team members across departments

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Php30, Php60,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

Company: UCC COFFEE PHILIPPINES (MUGEN GROUP PH)

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in BS Accountancy / Financial Management.
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years' experience in accounting/finance, preferably specializing in Cost Accounting.
• Proficient in using accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with great attention to detail and people management skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Should willing to be assigned at KAPITOLYO, PASIG

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Php26, Php28,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Opportunities for promotion
• Pay raise
• Promotion to permanent employee

Work Location: On the road

Job Functions:

• Timely and accurate recording of toll or in-house operations/ product costing
• Prepare weekly reconciliation of actual materials issued to Production against system issuance
• Monthly inventory taking

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy / Accounting Technology
• With at least two (2) years related work experience in manufacturing or under toll operation set-up
• Willing to be assigned in Bagumbayan, Taguig City

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

The Standard Hospitality Group
is a contemporary lifestyle brand whose purpose lies in creating momentous experiences through well-crafted dishes, paired with unparalleled hospitality. The success of our brands,
Yabu, Ippudo, Elephant Grounds, and Kiwami
, is due, in large part, to the determination and dedication possessed by every member of our team. Because of this, we have fostered an environment which allows each
Standard Hospitality Group
employee to thrive and reach their utmost potential.

The
Cost Accounting Manager
is responsible for overseeing the company's cost accounting function
across all restaurant brands and commissary operations.
This role ensures the integrity of
cost reporting, inventory valuation, recipe standard costing, and gross margin analysis.
The position plays a critical role in controlling food, beverage, packaging, and commissary costs while supporting decision-making for pricing, menu engineering, and operational efficiency.

The role requires close collaboration with Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Commissary, and Culinary teams to provide timely, accurate, and actionable cost insights that drive profitability and sustainable growth

Duties & Responsibilities

Cost Accounting & Control

• Establish, monitor, and maintain standard costing for all menu items, raw materials, and commissary products.

• Analyze actual production and store-level costs vs. standards, explaining variances and recommending corrective actions.

• Ensure proper allocation of shared costs across brands and commissary operations.

Inventory Management

• Oversee monthly inventory counts across restaurants and commissary; validate results and investigate discrepancies.

• Implement policies for stock rotation, spoilage tracking, and wastage reporting to minimize food cost leakages.

• Coordinate with Supply Chain on inventory valuation and reconciliation.

Menu & Commissary Costing

• Partner with Culinary and Operations teams on new menu item costing, recipe standardization, and profitability assessment.

• Provide cost impact analysis for menu pricing changes, promotions, and commissary production shifts.

Reporting & Analysis

• Deliver accurate and timely cost reports, including food cost percentage, commissary yield reports, variance analyses, and contribution margins.

• Develop dashboards to monitor cost performance at store, brand, and commissary levels.

• Support Operations and Finance in forecasting and budgeting food and beverage costs.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Drive automation of cost tracking and reporting using ERP/BI tools.

• Standardize costing and inventory processes across multiple brands and commissary units.

• Recommend best practices for commissary-to-store transfer pricing and cost monitoring.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to internal control policies for inventory management and cost reporting.

• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate cost schedules and documentation.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of cost accountants and analysts.

• Foster a culture of accountability, discipline, and continuous improvement.

Job Requirements:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or Finance; CPA preferred but not required.

Experience

• At least
  8–10 years
  of progressive experience in cost accounting, with exposure to multi-brand restaurant chains, commissary, or food manufacturing.

• Proven track record in managing cost control and inventory across multiple locations.

• Strong background in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and costing modules.

Knowledge and Skills

• Deep understanding of food cost control, recipe costing, yield management, and commissary operations.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills.

• Excellent collaboration skills with cross-functional teams (Culinary, Supply Chain, Operations).

Behavioral Traits

• Detail-oriented and results-driven.

• High integrity and commitment to governance.

• Strong leadership with ability to drive change and process discipline.

Competencies

• Cost Accounting & Variance Analysis

• Inventory Management & Control

• Menu & Commissary Costing

• Financial Analysis & Decision Support

• Leadership & People Development