Finance Supervisor (Cost Control)

Job Description

The Finance Supervisor (Cost Control) is responsible for monitoring hotel costs, reviewing purchasing and inventory records, checking food and beverage expenses, preparing cost reports, and supporting accurate financial controls. Candidates should have a degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality Management, or a related field, along with experience in hotel finance, cost control, purchasing, or inventory management. Familiarity with accounting systems, Excel, stocktaking, and Philippine tax and financial procedures is expected. The successful candidate should be detail-oriented, trustworthy, organized, and comfortable working with operational departments. Strong communication skills are important because the role involves explaining variances, following up on documentation, and helping managers control expenses while maintaining service standards.

Company Info

Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its Philippine properties are known for upscale accommodation, restaurants, meeting facilities, recreation, and attentive service. The group operates under the Shangri-La brand family, including city hotels and destination resorts, and places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, professionalism, employee development, and responsible business practices. Finance teams support each property by maintaining reliable financial records, controlling costs, protecting company assets, and giving department leaders information for sound decisions. Working for Shangri-La can provide exposure to international hotel standards, structured operating procedures, and career opportunities across different properties and countries. Exact duties, benefits, and working conditions vary according to the individual Philippine property and employment contract.

Destination Guide

The Philippines is an archipelago with varied opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Davao, and other tourism centers. Hospitality jobs are common in hotels, resorts, restaurants, casinos, and travel businesses, while finance, technology, healthcare, and shared-services roles are concentrated in major cities. Filipino culture is warm, family-oriented, and generally welcoming to international workers; English is widely used in business and tourism. Lifestyle ranges from busy urban living to relaxed beach communities, with generally affordable food and transportation, although imported goods and housing in resort areas can be expensive. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly coordinated through the Bureau of Immigration; requirements vary by nationality and role. Relocating employees should confirm accommodation, medical insurance, taxes, transportation, and return-flight terms before accepting an offer. The country is tropical, so preparation for heat, rain, and occasional typhoons is advisable.