Vans Controller

Mercedes-Benz México; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 60,000 - 80,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading automotive company in Mexico City is seeking a Financial Controller for the Vans division. The role focuses on financial analysis, pricing strategies, and managing financial KPIs. Candidates should have significant experience in financial controlling and familiarity with automotive sectors. This position requires strong collaboration skills and experience with financial reporting tools.

Formación

• At least 5 years of experience in controlling functions.
• At least 2 years of experience with consolidated financial statements.
• Experience in the passenger cars and/or commercial vehicles businesses.

Responsabilidades

• Control and ensure accurate planning for the Van division.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive financial analysis for top management.
• Oversee incentive programs for the Vans business.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting for the Vans Business Units.

Conocimientos

Financial analysis

Pricing strategy

Collaboration

Business case analysis

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Actuarial Science, Engineering, or Economics

Herramientas

SAP

Microsoft Office Advanced

Microsoft Power BI Desktop

SAS

Python

Descripción del empleo

Mercedes-Benz AG is responsible for the global business of Mercedes-Benz Cars and Mercedes-Benz Vans, with over 170,000 employees worldwide. Mercedes-Benz AG is one of the world's largest manufacturers of luxury passenger cars. The company focuses on the development, production and sales of passenger cars, vans and vehicle-related services. Furthermore, the company aspires to be the leader in the fields of electric mobility and vehicle software. The product portfolio comprises the Mercedes-Benz brand with the sub-brands of Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Maybach, Mercedes-EQ, G-Class and the smart brand. As sustainability is the guiding principle of the Mercedes-Benz strategy and for the company itself, this means creating lasting value for all stakeholders: for customers, employees, investors, business partners and society as a whole.

Objective:

Control and steer key financial indicators for the Vans division, including Revenue, Net Revenue, Discounts, G&A, Marketing, Group and Sales Contribution, and EBIT. Provide financial insights and analytics to support strategic decision-making and ensure alignment with annual performance targets. Supervise planning process covering unit configuration, variable costs, and other financial key figures. Drive pricing proposals and support the financial aspects of new product launches. Act as a key member of the Van Board and in the Residual Value Committee.

Day to day (main tasks):

Financial Key Figures Results:

• Control and ensure accurate planning for Van division. (Unit configuration, discounts per type class, variables cost. Ebit and others financial key figures)
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive financial analysis for top management, highlighting deviations and profitability ensuring proper steering of financial KPIs.

Business Partner:

• Collaborate with HQ and local product management to define pricing proposals of Vans units. Analyze and make decisions on business cases in order to improve and sustain market contribution.
• In partnership with Vans Management, design and implement pricing and discount strategies aimed at maximizing contribution margin and market share growth.

Incentive Control:

• Oversee and manage all incentive programs for the Vans business.
• Control and monitor specific incentives such as Sales Discounts (SD), subsidies, floor plan support, cash bonuses, and performance-based discounts to ensure effectiveness and compliance.

Financial Reporting:

• Ensure accurate financial reporting for the Vans Business Units (actuals and forecasts) in the corresponding systems and tools.
• Provide clear explanations for variations against forecasts in the consolidated financial statements to relevant stakeholders.
• Preparation and deliver consolidated financial data for HQ, Vans stakeholders and Consolidation Controller.

ICS (Internal Control System) controlling:

• Supervise the execution and documentation of ICS (Internal Control System) controls related to Vans controlling topics, including sales discounts, incentives, pricing, etc.
• Oversee Residual Value (RV) control processes, including validation and maintenance of RV data in IBIS.
• Act as a member of the Residual Value Committee and regularly brief the Head of Controlling on RV developments and their financial impact.

Profile:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Actuarial Science, Engineering, or Economics.

Previous experience:

a. At least 5 Years of experience on Controlling functions.

b. At least 2 years of experience with Consolidated Financial Statements.

c. At least 2 years of experience within the Passenger Cars and/or Comercial Vehicles businesses.

Languages: Advanced English.

Additional Qualifications:

a. SAP

b. Microsoft Office Advanced

c. Microsoft Power BI Desktop

d. SAS and/or Phyton is desirable

· Location: CDMX (Santa Fe)

· Local contract applies.

· Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

The power of being unique.

Diversity & Inclusion at Mercedes-Benz. We attract and value a diverse workforce to drive innovation and reflect our global customers and environments in which we operate. We embrace the uniqueness of every team member and are committed to promoting an inclusive culture with equal opportunities for success. We enable our teams to bring their diverse experiences, skills and perspectives to build the world´s most desirable cars for a sustainable future. When choosing our talent we focus on their abilities and do not discriminate based on ethnic origin, nationality, gender, age, disability, social condition, health condition, religion, immigration status, opinions, sexual preference, marital status, university or appearance.