Revenue Controller and Planning Lead

Daimler Trucks North America LLC; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC in Milton Keynes is seeking a Revenue Controller and Planning Lead to oversee financial control, planning and performance analysis for the New Vehicles business. You will coordinate planning inputs and consolidate them into a comprehensive business plan to support informed decision-making.

In this influential role you will report on revenue, cost of sales and profitability, provide insights to stakeholders and lead finance business partnering with

Qualifications

• Degree with a recognised professional accountancy qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent).
• At least five years' relevant experience in financial controlling, commercial finance or FP&A.
• Strong knowledge of accounting, financial controlling and reporting principles.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Power BI or similar reporting/visualisation experience.
• Proven finance business partnering experience.
• Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management.
• Proactive, analytical and solution-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Revenue management: ensure accurate reporting, control and analysis of revenue, cost of sales and profitability.
• Financial planning and forecasting: lead revenue, margin and profitability planning across budget, forecast and latest estimate cycles.
• Performance analysis and reporting: analyse performance and provide insights to support decisions.
• Financial control and governance: maintain controls and ensure compliance with standards and policies.
• Business partnering and leadership: build relationships across functions and lead teams.
• Continuous improvement and strategic support: drive automation and new reporting solutions.

Job description

Tasks

As our Revenue Controller and Planning Lead, you will be responsible for the financial control, planning and performance analysis of the New Vehicles business. In addition, you will coordinate and oversee the overall planning process, ensuring timely submission of planning inputs from all business areas and consolidating these into a comprehensive business plan.

You will help ensure that revenue, cost of sales and profitability are accurately reported, forecast and understood. Working closely with stakeholders across Finance and the wider business, you will provide insight, constructive challenge and guidance to support informed decision-making and improved business performance.

This is a varied and influential role that combines strong financial controlling expertise with commercial awareness, business partnering and leadership.

Revenue management

• Ensure the accurate reporting, control and analysis of Truck revenue, cost of sales and profitability.
• Manage month-end closing activities accurately and within the required timescales.
• Monitor financial performance and identify trends, risks, opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Support the delivery of business objectives through effective revenue and profitability management.

Financial planning and forecasting

• Lead revenue, margin and profitability planning across budget, forecast and latest estimate cycles.
• Develop and maintain forecasting models, planning assumptions and scenario analysis.
• Coordinate and consolidate business planning activities, ensuring assumptions are aligned and stakeholder input is received on time.
• Support accurate transfer pricing and return on sales calculations.

Performance analysis and reporting

• Analyse financial and operational performance to identify key drivers and variances.
• Provide clear, timely insight and recommendations to support business decisions and performance improvement.
• Evaluate the financial impact of commercial initiatives, campaigns and business proposals.
• Deliver meaningful financial reporting and commentary for stakeholders and management.

Financial control and governance

• Maintain effective financial controls and governance across revenue-related activities.
• Support compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Help ensure the accuracy, integrity and transparency of financial information and reporting.
• Maintain high ethical and compliance standards, including adherence to anti-bribery and competition law requirements.

Business partnering and leadership

• Build effective working relationships across Finance, Sales, Marketing, Operations and other business functions.
• Provide stakeholders with financial support, constructive challenge and practical guidance.
• Communicate financial performance, risks and opportunities clearly to colleagues across the business.
• Lead, coach and develop direct reports, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Represent Truck Controlling in relevant meetings, projects and business initiatives.

Continuous improvement and strategic support

• Drive continuous improvement across controlling, planning and reporting processes.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise and automate activities.
• Support the adoption of digital tools, improved reporting solutions and more efficient ways of working.
• Provide financial insight and revenue projections to support strategic initiatives.
• Contribute proactively to strategic planning and the development of business plans.

Qualifications

Experience and knowledge

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:

• A degree and a recognised professional accountancy qualification, such as CIMA, ACCA, ACA or an equivalent qualification.
• At least five years' relevant experience within financial controlling, commercial finance or financial planning and analysis.
• Strong knowledge of accounting, financial controlling and reporting principles.
• Practical experience of budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and performance analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Power BI or a similar reporting and visualisation tool.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand the wider business impact behind the numbers.
• Experience working as a trusted finance business partner.
• Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• The confidence to provide constructive challenge and communicate complex financial information clearly.
• A proactive, analytical and solution-focused approach.
• A strong interest in continuous improvement, automation and process efficiency.

• Previous experience of leading, coaching or developing others.

What will help you succeed

You will be comfortable working with detail while maintaining a clear view of the wider commercial picture. You will be able to build trusted relationships, communicate confidently with a range of stakeholders and use financial insight to influence decisions.

You will also bring a collaborative leadership style, high professional standards and a genuine desire to improve the way financial planning, reporting and analysis are delivered.