Project & IT OPEX Controlling Analyst

Daimler Truck AG•Fort Mill, SC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Inside the Role The Project and IT OPEX (Operational Expenditures) Steering Analyst functions within the team environment of the Performance Steering group and is responsible for the planning, forecasting and reporting of fixed operating costs for the IT Department as well as overall Daimler Truck Financial Services NA capital projects budget. Position requires ICS (Internal Controls) compliance activities as applicable. Posting Information We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected. We Take Care of Our Team Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 8% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans. What You Drive Responsible for fixed operating costs planning, forecasting & reporting activities on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis for IT Department as well as for Capital Projects (CapEx) budget for North America region: Support planning and budgeting activities for IT Department: lead the maintenance, tracking and reporting of IT baseline budget; ensure accurate tracking of labor and non-labor activity. Utilize Prophix forecasting tool for all budgeting and reporting activities for IT and Capital Projects; provide monthly forecasts/assessments and ensure accurate interaction between Prophix and SAP. Provide monthly reporting of actual spend and investigate variances against the budget (for spend, FTEs and capital); gain an in-depth understanding across all categories and drivers of OPEX and capital projects spend. Provide oversight of all regional capital project spending: review details for all transactions posted to the project pool cost centers on regular basis; engage with project managers regarding project progress and related spend; monitor outstanding invoices to ensure they are processed in a timely manner; attend project update meetings with the intent of identifying actions required to support financial oversight objectives. Develop strong and productive relationships with business partners, colleagues and management; work with the business partners and department heads to understand ongoing and upcoming budget needs as well as to investigate deviations from plan. Prepare and provide reporting to upper management regarding IT and project expenditures; provide ad-hoc analysis and reporting as needed. Consolidate forecast, planning and actual IT OPEX and Capital projects spend for NA region; understand key regional cost drivers; prepare and present regional cost development to DTFS exec management. Drive automation of OPEX and Project spend forecasting and reporting tasks with the goal of enabling real-time results reporting; this would provide timely transparency to current spend to both, DTFS business partners and DTFS management, allowing for fact-based decision-making. Knowledge You Should Bring BS/BA in Business, Finance or Accounting and prefer 5-7 years of relevant experience Analytical skills: Ability to collect data and establish facts, identify trends and variances; ability to integrate information from a variety of sources with varied levels of complexity PC/Software skills: SAP, Microsoft Suite of products; proficiency in working with data analysis, reporting and visualization tools Prior experience with budgeting and forecasting as well as cost analysis and reporting Exceptional Candidates Might Have Attention to detail, customer focus, planning and organizing, problem solving and analysis, teamwork and collaboration Where We Work This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- Charlotte, NC US, Fort Mill, SC US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Schedule Type: Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration. Daimler Truck Financial is the captive financial services provider for the Daimler Trucks North America family of commercial vehicle products, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, SelecTrucks, Sprinter Vans, Thomas Built Buses and Fuso. We have specialized in financing commercial vehicles for more than 40 years. This proven experience gives us critical insights into helping businesses overcome challenges unique to the trucking industry. Additionally, we offer a range of financing solutions that can be customized to meet each individual business's needs, from owner-operators to large fleet managers and nearly every venture in-between. To achieve our goal of being the first-choice provider of vehicle financial products and services that support our brands, dealers and customers, we are looking for talented, diverse and inspired people with the skills, experience and innovative spirit to provide a first-class experience at every turn. We are committed to providing a great workplace environment that fosters a culture of openness, support and camaraderie. Our employee programs and benefits are reflective of our values and are designed to promote growth, balance and wellness in many aspects of your career and life. Additional Information Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country of posting Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions EEO - Disabled/Veterans Daimler Truck Financial Services is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status. For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935 SHAPE YOUR FUTURE. CHANGE THE WORLD. Are you ready to join the inspired people who are helping shape the future of commercial vehicle manufacturing? Our employees enjoy lucrative benefits, competitive salaries and the opportunity to work in jobs across many functions—mechanical engineering and electrical engineering, accounting, sales & marketing, IT and more—both within our company and in our offices around the world.

Requirements

BS/BA in Business, Finance or Accounting and prefer 5-7 years of relevant experience
Analytical skills: Ability to collect data and establish facts, identify trends and variances; ability to integrate information from a variety of sources with varied levels of complexity
PC/Software skills: SAP, Microsoft Suite of products; proficiency in working with data analysis, reporting and visualization tools
Prior experience with budgeting and forecasting as well as cost analysis and reporting

Nice To Haves

Attention to detail, customer focus, planning and organizing, problem solving and analysis, teamwork and collaboration
Hands-on experience with Prophix and/or Hyperion

Responsibilities

Responsible for fixed operating costs planning, forecasting & reporting activities on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis for IT Department as well as for Capital Projects (CapEx) budget for North America region
Support planning and budgeting activities for IT Department: lead the maintenance, tracking and reporting of IT baseline budget; ensure accurate tracking of labor and non-labor activity.
Utilize Prophix forecasting tool for all budgeting and reporting activities for IT and Capital Projects; provide monthly forecasts/assessments and ensure accurate interaction between Prophix and SAP.
Provide monthly reporting of actual spend and investigate variances against the budget (for spend, FTEs and capital); gain an in-depth understanding across all categories and drivers of OPEX and capital projects spend.
Provide oversight of all regional capital project spending: review details for all transactions posted to the project pool cost centers on regular basis; engage with project managers regarding project progress and related spend; monitor outstanding invoices to ensure they are processed in a timely manner; attend project update meetings with the intent of identifying actions required to support financial oversight objectives.
Develop strong and productive relationships with business partners, colleagues and management; work with the business partners and department heads to understand ongoing and upcoming budget needs as well as to investigate deviations from plan.
Prepare and provide reporting to upper management regarding IT and project expenditures; provide ad-hoc analysis and reporting as needed.
Consolidate forecast, planning and actual IT OPEX and Capital projects spend for NA region; understand key regional cost drivers; prepare and present regional cost development to DTFS exec management.
Drive automation of OPEX and Project spend forecasting and reporting tasks with the goal of enabling real-time results reporting; this would provide timely transparency to current spend to both, DTFS business partners and DTFS management, allowing for fact-based decision-making.

Benefits

annual bonus program
401k company contribution with company match up to 8% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age
starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
13+ calendar holidays
8 weeks paid parental leave
employee assistance program
comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs
onsite fitness (at some locations)
tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off
short-term and long-term disability plans