OPEX IT Controlling Specialist

Job Description - OPEX IT Controlling Specialist (MER
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Description

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, part of the global company Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG, is the captive financing and mobility solutions company of the global luxury automobile manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz AG. We offer a comprehensive range of automotive financial and insurance products that make it easy for our customers to drive their dream Mercedes-Benz vehicle.

Working at Mercedes-Benz Financial Services is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to join an innovative team where you are valued for your contributions. As an employee, you will experience career development in a positive, employee‑centric environment. We’re a global company that not only offers best‑in‑class products to our customers but also best‑in‑class benefits to our employees. Our employees experience a comfortable, friendly environment and relaxed, inclusive culture.

When working at Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, you will enjoy a comprehensive and amenity‑rich benefits package offering something for every employee at each stage of their life.

• Get Rewarded! Competitive salary plus an annual bonus based on company performance and/or personal yearly performance
• Need a vacation? How about just some time for YOU! In addition to our vacation time, you’ll receive nine (9) additional corporate holidays and six (6) personal days, which will allow you to celebrate religious holidays or escape to the spa! Designed to be flexible, we let you decide which days are most important to you!
• Ride in Style - All employees are eligible to participate in the Mercedes-Benz Employee Lease Program
• We want you to be healthy! Outstanding medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer‑paid short and long term disability plus on‑site exercise facilities
• Is your family growing? Enjoy generous paid Family Leave Programs - Six Weeks for New Parents;
  Two Days for New Grandparents; as well as Adoption Expense Reimbursement Programs - up to $6k per child
• Want to go back to school? Tuition Assistance Scholar Program - receive up to $5,250/year in vouchers to complete business‑related coursework

Responsible for leading the IT Finance activities including the planning, forecasting, reporting, and tracking of actuals. Analyze trends/variances to provide insights and recommendations to local management. Monitoring of SLA and Transfer pricing management.

Perform analysis and investigate variances versus forecast for Operating Expenses and capital spending and provide insights to senior management. Coordinate with IT to update forecast of future costs and timing. Lead the review of Monthly Forecast and actuals Run Rate with senior management. Identify risks and opportunities related to current forecasts vs. Plan. Identify potential for continuous improvement and implement. (40%)

Lead planning activities during MBBP for IT by ensuring compliance of deadlines and communicating targets including identification for improvement and its implementation. Review initial submissions and evaluate for reasonability and consistency within the market including alignment with senior management. Ensure official plan is submitted and local systems are updated. Monitor changes to plan numbers and create budget shifts as necessary. (10%)

Lead the coordination, review and required documentation of accruals for IT, ensuring their accuracy. Ensure compliance with dollar amount requirements for accruals and consistency with budget. (10%)

Oversee the Procure to Pay process including purchase requisition and purchase order creation. Ensuring accuracy of accounting details and alignment with budget. (5%)

Oversee the documentation and tracking of all reporting requirements, targets, projects & initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and senior management, and providing insights to enhance performance. (5%)

Lead the maintenance of high quality data, and tracking of actual IT expenses by budget line item. Analyze trends , Run Rates, changes in budget, and provide strategic…