Financial Consultant - TRATON R&D US, LLC

Financial Consultant - TRATON R&D US, LLC

Financial Consultant on our TRATON USA’s R&D Team.

Position Overview

With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON is one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. Its range comprises trucks, buses, and light‑duty commercial vehicles. At TRATON, we are convinced that the whole can be greater than the sum of its parts. Together with our brands we have the power to bring about decisive change. With the right resources, tools and guidelines, we support our brands in making the future of transportation more sustainable.

In April 2023, TRATON embarked on an ambitious journey to integrate independent brand Research & Development (R&D) organizations into a single global TRATON R&D organization.

By integrating the capabilities and resources of our brands, we will accelerate the introduction of new technologies and solutions to deliver the most competitive products and solutions to our customers.

We currently have a great opportunity for a Financial Analyst on our TRATON USA’s R&D Team.

In this high‑impact role, you won’t just be crunching numbers — you’ll be driving decisions. From building complex business cases to collaborating across Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, and Procurement, you’ll help turn bold product ideas into profitable, real‑world solutions. This is your opportunity to combine financial insight, strategic thinking, and cross‑functional collaboration to influence multimillion‑dollar development programs from concept to launch.

• Finance lead for assigned product programs, supporting different vehicle and powertrain platforms
• Prepare Business Cases to assess financial viability of engineering & product development programs
• Coordinate cross-functionally with various departments, including Engineering, Sales, Program Management, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Quality
• Review and report monthly data, monitoring and tracking program status, and collaborate with program teams to resolve issues
• Effectively communicate and formally present the financial status of product programs to senior leadership in brand and Traton forums
• Support financial forecasting, annual budgeting, and longer-term strategic planning processes

• Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of finance experience
• Master's degree and at least 1 year of finance experience
• At least 5 years of finance experience

• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H‑1B status).

• Sharp analytical and problem‑solving skills with a business‑savvy mindset
• Excellent communication abilities — written, verbal, and executive‑ready
• Talent for turning complex financial data into clear, actionable insights
• Strong Excel & PowerPoint skills, Think Cell and Power BI preferred
• Team player with excellent time management and a bias for action
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment

We provide a competitive total rewards package which ensures job satisfaction both on and off the job. We offer market‑based compensation, health benefits, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, EAP, legal insurance, an employee discount program, and more. For this position, the expected salary range will be commensurate with the candidate’s applicable skills, knowledge and experience. You can learn more about our comprehensive benefits package at

With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light‑duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email  to request assistance.

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