Controlling Manager

About Us

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, and we recognise that our diverse backgrounds, beliefs and experiences shape who we are and how we do it.

We’re looking for a self‑motivated, commercially astute controlling manager who can 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.

• 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 versus 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 skills, 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.

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus structure.
• Access to colleague car schemes and pension scheme.
• Flexible benefit pot to fit your needs and a hybrid working approach that balances remote and office work.
• Access to colleague wellbeing resources, including an Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders.
• Flexible opportunities to support work‑life balance and development programmes to reach your potential.

All employees must maintain ethical standards in accordance with company policies, including Anti‑Bribery and competition law.

For further information, please contact the Mercedes‑Benz UK Data Protection Officer. We welcome reasonable adjustments for candidates who need them.