Operational Expenses (OPEX) Steering Analyst

Inside the Role

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

• Responsible for fixed operating costs planning, forecasting & reporting activities on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis for all US and CA departments:
• Support planning and forecasting activities for all departments, develop planning schedules, communicate deadlines and manage reporting/upload processes
• Provide monthly reporting of actual spend and investigate variances against the budget (for spend, FTEs and capital); gain an in-depth understanding across all categories and drivers of OPEX spend; ad-hoc reporting
• Work with the business partners and department heads to understand ongoing and upcoming budget needs as well as to investigate deviations from plan.
• Coordinate and provide documentation and tracking of targets, projects & initiatives regard
• Provide guidance and oversight to Reporting Analyst at the captive shared service center (NASC) to ensure business knowledge sharing as well as clear understanding of deliverables and timelines.
• Maintain up to date view of total company spend and upcoming business needs to ensure any budget concerns and/or strategic needs are addressed timely and through appropriate prioritization channels.
• Consolidate forecast, planning and actual OPEX results for NA region; understand key regional OPEX drivers, prepare and present regional OPEX development to DTFS exec management.
• Drive automation of OPEX forecast and reporting tasks with the goal of enabling real-time results reporting; this would provide timely transparency to current spend to both, DTFS business partners and DTFS management, allowing for fact-based decision-making.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• BS/BA in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field.
• 5 years of Controlling, Accounting or related experience.
• Prior experience with budgeting and forecasting as well as cost analysis and reporting.
• Experience with expense accounts, General Ledger, planning and process tools required
• PC/Software skills: SAP, Microsoft Suite of products.
• Analytical skills: Ability to collect data and establish facts, identify trends and variances; ability to integrate information from a variety of sources with varied levels of complexity.
• Experience working with data analysis, reporting and visualization tools.
• Attention to detail, customer focus, planning and organizing, problem solving and analysis, teamwork and collaboration.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Experience with expense accounts, General Ledger, planning and process tools.
• Experience managing and updating presentation slides used in executive meetings, ensuring content is current, well-organized, and aligned with strategic messaging.

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Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Schedule Type:

Daimler Truck Financial is the captive financial services provider for the Daimler Trucks North America family of commercial vehicle products, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, SelecTrucks, Sprinter Vans, Thomas Built Buses and Fuso. We have specialized in financing commercial vehicles for more than 40 years. This proven experience gives us critical insights into helping businesses overcome challenges unique to the trucking industry. Additionally, we offer a range of financing solutions that can be customized to meet each individual business's needs, from owner-operators to large fleet managers and nearly every venture in-between.

To achieve our goal of being the first-choice provider of vehicle financial products and services that support our brands, dealers and customers, we are looking for talented, diverse and inspired people with the skills, experience and innovative spirit to provide a first-class experience at every turn. We are committed to providing a great workplace environment that fosters a culture of openness, support and camaraderie. Our employee programs and benefits are reflective of our values and are designed to promote growth, balance and wellness in many aspects of your career and life.

Additional Information

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country of posting

• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check

• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions

• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck Financial Services is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935