Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA LLC Looking for Director Financial Planning & Analysis – Mercedes-Benz High Power Charging at New York, United States Full Time

Position Title: Director Financial Planning & Analysis

Company: Mercedes-Benz High Power Charging NA

Location: New York, NY / Farmington Hills, MI / Hybrid

Mercedes-Benz High Power Charging:

Shifting from electric-first to electric-only, the world’s pre-eminent luxury car company is accelerating toward an emissions-free and software-driven future. Mercedes-Benz is leading the charge by introducing a sophisticated electric vehicle charging network in North America – the first of its kind. This is your opportunity to be part of something that will have a lasting, positive impact on our planet.

As highly desirable as our Mercedes-Benz cars are today, they will be different going forward: greener, more efficient, and fully electric, making them even more desirable than they are today. But one thing will never change – the star. And the new star of the driving show is “Charging”. With the transition to an electric-only mobility future, a seamless charging experience is essential for the overall EV driving experience and necessary for accelerating the overall industry’s transition to electric mobility.

Mercedes-Benz High Power Charging aims to redefine the electric vehicle charging experience. With over a century of luxury design and engineering, Mercedes is building on the Company’s strong brand promise by leveraging the renowned quality, reputation, and customer focus for which Mercedes-Benz has been known for well over a century, imbuing those qualities into its Charging efforts not only for its customers, but also for those customers driving other brands of vehicles.

As we embrace the future of sustainable transportation, we are committed to shaping the EV charging landscape and promoting a cleaner, greener future. We are seeking an accomplished Director of Network Operations to join the team and play a critical role in shaping the success of our EV charging initiatives.

Press release: Mercedes-Benz to launch global branded high-power charging network, starting in North America

What You Will Do

The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis will be a key member of the High Power Charging NA team. You will work closely with the leadership team to formulate the medium to long-term financial and strategic plan for High Power Charging NA and will drive processes such as budgeting, financial forecasting, variance analysis, pricing investment analysis and efficiency improvements. You will report directly to the CFO.

• Play a key role in the budgeting and forecasting process, business performance reporting, monthly close process, operational improvements, and ad-hoc support on strategic projects
• Build regular revenue forecasts by partnering cross-functionally to collect and review input assumptions regarding variation in supply/demand, product mix, pricing and revenue streams
• Formulate, measure, track and report a clear view across the portfolio of all sites with regards to KPIs (site ramp up, site performance, customer experience)
• Utilize expertise of business strategy, financial modeling, business data analysis, and customer discovery to drive the organizations vision
• Produce models to project long term growth and gross margin progress; analyze financial and operational results to draw meaningful insights to improve business performance
• Run competitor analysis, track market trends and competitive offerings to report to the leadership team
• Review existing processes and procedures to develop recommendations for improvement efforts
• This position is responsible for development and implementation of tools and methods related to the pricing process
• This position is responsible for providing leadership for all cost controlling and investment activities
• Direct supervision of one to two analysts

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of FP&A experience including planning and budgeting processes, financial forecasting, modeling, interpreting, and reporting business performance results
• Experience performing financial and ad-hoc analyses using advanced Excel functionality and providing recommendations based on results to management for strategic decision-making
• Strong understanding of COGS, gross margins, and revenue recognition rules
• Strong Excel, Tableau, and other data analysis and financial modeling tools
• Excellent ability to synthesize data to present it with the executives as well as our partners to drive decision making
• High degree of analytical capability with proven ability to identify business challenges, structure recommendations and provide insights to enable high-level strategic vision
• Passion for problem-solving and high intellectual curiosity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact effectively with all levels in the organization
• Mastery of cross-functional collaboration to identify opportunities to improve the business case

Personality and Cultural Fit:

At Mercedes High Power Charging, we are not just an automotive industry leader; we are also trailblazing the future of electric mobility with the agility and spirit of a startup. As a startup within a renowned global brand, we embrace innovation, scrappiness, and a builder’s mindset to revolutionize the electric vehicle charging landscape. We are looking for someone who can thrive in our dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, contributing their passion, adaptability, and comfort with ambiguity to drive our success.

Our fast-growing startup division within Mercedes requires employees who embody the following traits:

• Startup Mentality: Embrace innovation, take calculated risks, and move swiftly to achieve breakthroughs.
• Scrappiness: Thrive in resource-constrained situations and find creative solutions.
• Builder’s Mindset: Envision the big picture and lead the team in creating world-class EV charging solutions.
• Comfort in Ambiguity: Adapt and strategize effectively in a rapidly evolving industry.
• Collaborative Spirit: Foster a culture of teamwork and work seamlessly with global teams.
• Passion for Sustainability: Share our commitment to a greener future and advancing clean energy initiatives.

Join Mercedes in pioneering the electric vehicle charging landscape and shaping the future of sustainable transportation. If you possess the skills, expertise, and ambition to lead product excellence, drive technological innovation, and coordinate with global teams effectively, we eagerly await your application.

Posting Statement:

Disclaimer: This position is for Director Financial Planning & Analysis of a new Mercedes-Benz entity known as “Mercedes-Benz High Power Charging NA”. Mercedes-Benz High Power Charging NA is currently being established as an employer. Since Mercedes-Benz High Power Charging NA is not yet able to hire employees, this position will temporarily be on the payroll of Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA LLC. Once Mercedes-Benz High Power Charging NA is able to hire employees, this position will be transferred to Mercedes-Benz High Power Charging NA’s payroll.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application.

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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