Controlling Manager

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Controlling Manager – New Car

At Mercedes-Benz, we’re passionate about what we do. Whether we’re exploring sustainable mobility, or pushing the boundaries of technology, innovation underpins everything we do.

We’re ambitious, future-focused and committed to shaping the future of electric mobility with digital solutions that deliver best-in-class customer experiences.

Our culture is built on inclusivity, respect and equal opportunities. We recognise that our diverse backgrounds, beliefs and experiences shape who we are, what we do and how we do it.

It’s an exciting time to join us, why not be part of the journey?

We’re looking for someone self‑motivated and commercially astute, able to think strategically and thrive in complex, fast‑moving environments. A professional accounting qualification and relevant experience are essential to provide credible financial insight and direction.

In this role you’ll manage the Mercedes‑Benz Cars New Car Sales Controlling team, including both operational and developmental line‑management responsibilities.

• Lead and develop the New Car Controlling team, setting clear objectives, balancing workloads and providing coaching and direction to deliver high performance.
• Own and optimise New Car sales profitability, delivering clear analysis and governance across discounts, performance vs plan, and the financial approval of business proposals in line with KPIs and authority frameworks.
• Take full ownership of Mercedes‑Benz New Car financial reporting, ensuring accurate, on‑time actuals, plans and forecasts with clear variance insight for MBUK and MBAG stakeholders.
• Lead the annual plan (MBBP) and monthly forecast cycles, delivering robust submissions and meaningful commentary to support financial steering.
• Drive transparency and control across variable costs, ensuring accurate accounting, effective tracking and alignment to budget.
• Champion strong governance and continuous improvement, overseeing ICs controls, identifying financial risks and implementing effective solutions.

• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop a high‑performing finance team.
• Confidence translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insight.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and constructively challenge.
• Excellent organisation and time management, delivering accurate work to tight deadlines.
• Sharp commercial judgement with strong analytical and problem‑solving capability.
• A proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with SAP/Co Fi Co  experience advantageous.

At Mercedes‑Benz, we operate with integrity and therefore you are required to maintain ethical standards in accordance with our polices and adhere to the Company's Compliance Guidelines and Policies including Anti‑Bribery and all relevant competition law.

As well as the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, with a great team and culture, we’ll offer you a competitive salary and discretionary bonus structure. We also hope you’ll love our products as much as we do, with access to our colleague car schemes. On top of that, you’ll be able to join our pension scheme and you’ll get a flexible benefit pot that can be used to find the benefits that are right for you.

We are pleased to be able to offer a hybrid working approach – achieving a great balance between remote and office working.

We’re here to support you – we offer access to colleague wellbeing resources, including an Employee Assistance Programme and Mental health First Aiders, as well as flexible opportunities to support work‑life balance. We’ll also encourage your development, with the training and knowledge you need to reach your potential.

Through the doors of Mercedes‑Benz, you’ll find a passionate team dedicated to optimising financial performance and supporting strategic growth. We know that to keep this team motivated, we need to ensure that everyone has equal opportunity.

We celebrate a culture of appreciation and respect, where everyone is valued for who they are. We believe our backgrounds,…