Job Description - Financial Data Analyst (MER0003RW2)
Description
- Manage financial reporting processes, including strategic, operating, and forecast planning.
- Analyze, forecast, and plan complex financial, economic, and operational data to provide accurate insights for management decision-making.
- Prepare monthly variance analyses between targets, forecasts, and actuals for departments and business units.
- Lead project planning, execution, and monitoring to ensure the delivery of high‑quality financial solutions within deadlines.
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders, including local managers and CFOs to deliver actionable financial insights.
- Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports to support data‑driven decisions.
- Perform cost and profitability analyses and create solutions to reduce costs and improve budget performance.
- Conduct financial analyses, including contribution margin assessments, cost analyses, EBIT calculations, and pricing curve applications.
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve reporting capabilities and operational efficiencies.
- Support month‑end closing activities and year‑end results analysis.
- Provide ad‑hoc analysis and consulting to managers and internal stakeholders for transparent financial insights.
- Lead project controlling and reporting activities, ensuring data accuracy and reporting integrity.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to maintain a competitive edge.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, IT or Business
- ACCA/CIMA (Completed or In Progress Preferred)
- 3 to 5 years of experience in finance, data management and reporting.
- Fluency in German or English (min B2)
- Knowledge of SAP FI/CO & Analysis for Office (AFO); Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel & PowerPoint); Power BI & Power Automate; VBA for Automation; Power Apps
- Excellent knowledge of information technology and data manipulation tools.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills with a focus on accuracy and decision‑making support.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks under time pressure while delivering high‑quality results.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement and consulting managers with financial expertise.
- Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and proactive approach to problem‑solving.
- Willingness to travel.
Key Competencies
- Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Project Management & Process Optimization
- Data Analysis & Business Intelligence
- Cost Analysis & Profitability Management
- Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication.
Organization
Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Poland sp. zo. o.
Primary Location
Poland-Lower Silesia-Jawor
Work Locations
Gottlieba Daimlera 5 Gottlieba Daimlera 5 Jawor 59-400