Financial Analyst

Daimler AG; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Generous vacation and personal time

Mercedes-Benz car program

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging (MBHPC) in New York City, NY or Atlanta, GA seeks a Financial Analyst to drive capital expenditure strategy and operating cost management. You will partner with Finance Director and cross-functional leaders to refine budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls across the business.

Responsibilities include site performance analysis, pricing strategy input, energy-cost management, and financial modeling to support decision making and capital allocation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of FP&A experience including planning and budgeting processes
• Experience performing financial analysis using advanced Excel functionality and providing recommendations to management

Responsibilities

• Site Performance: Oversee and optimize financial performance of charging locations through trend analysis and P&L reporting
• Pricing Strategy: Develop recommendations to inform Consumer Offerings’ pricing strategy
• Energy Cost Management: Analyze data and optimize utility tariffs with BI and Energy teams
• Financial Performance Analysis: Build models to project cost management progress and improve site performance
• Site Underwriting: Evaluate viability of proposed sites to deploy EV charging infrastructure

Skills

FP&A

Budgeting

Forecasting

Excel

Power BI

COGS

Revenue recognition

Data analysis

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Tasks

Mercedes‑Benz High‑Power Charging (MBHPC) | New York City, NY or Atlanta, GA

Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging (MBHPC) is building a premium, open-access charging network designed for all EV drivers. The Financial Analyst will be a key member of the MBHPC team reporting to the Finance Director. In this evolving role you will work closely with functional leadership to establish and refine capital expenditure strategy, while building processes to manage operating costs & budgets across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Site Performance: Oversee and optimize the financial performance of individual charging locations through trend analysis and P&L reporting.
• Pricing Strategy: Develop and make recommendations based on site performance analysis to inform Consumer Offerings’ pricing strategy.
• Energy Cost Management: Manage energy costs effectively by collaborating with the Business Intelligence and Energy Management teams to analyze relevant data and optimize utility tariffs.
• Financial Performance Analysis: Produce models to project long-term cost management progress; analyze financial and operational results to draw meaningful insights to improve site performance
• Site Underwriting: Evaluate the economic viability of a proposed site using various standard and non-standard inputs to deploy EV charging infrastructure in strategic locations.
• Process Improvement: Review existing site performance management processes and procedures to develop recommendations for improvement efforts

Estimated salary is $135,000-$155,000

Benefits

When working at Mercedes-Benz High - Power Charging (MBHPC), you will enjoy a comprehensive and amenity-rich benefits package offering something for every employee at each stage of their life.

As a new employee, you will have the opportunity to take advantage of the following benefits that go beyond – beginning day one:

Get Rewarded! Competitive salary plus an annual bonus based on company performance and/or personal yearly performance

Need a vacation? How about just some time for YOU! In addition to our vacation time, you’ll receive fifteen (15) additional corporate holidays, which will allow you to celebrate religious holidays or escape to the spa! Designed to be flexible, we let you decide which days are most important to you!

Ride in Style - All employees are eligible to participate in the Mercedes-Benz Employee Lease Program

We want you to be healthy! Outstanding medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid short and long term disability plus on-site exercise facilities

Is your family growing? Enjoy generous paid Family Leave Programs - Six Weeks for New Parents; Adoption Expense Reimbursement Programs - up to $6k per child

Want to go back to school? Tuition Assistance Scholar Program - receive up to $8k in vouchers to complete business-related coursework

• $6k for undergraduate
• $8k for graduate

Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor's Degree is required, Master's Degree is preferred. Recommended majors include:

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Finance
• Mathematics or Statistics

• Economics

Qualifications:

4+ years of FP&A experience including planning and budgeting processes, financial forecasting, modeling, interpreting, and reporting business performance results

Experience performing financial analysis using advanced Excel functionality and providing recommendations based on results to management for strategic decisions

Strong understanding of COGS, gross margins, and revenue recognition principles

Command of Excel, PowerBI, and other data analysis and financial modeling tools

Excellent ability to synthesize data for presentation to executives and partners to support decision making

High degree of analytical capability with proven ability to identify business challenges, structure recommendations and provide insights

Passion for problem-solving and high intellectual curiosity

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact effectively with all levels in the organization

Mastery of cross-functional collaboration to identify opportunities to improve the business case

Personality and Cultural Fit

At Mercedes High Power Charging, we are not just an automotive industry leader; we are also trailblazing the future of electric mobility with the agility and spirit of a startup. As a startup within a renowned global brand, we embrace innovation, scrappiness, and a builder's mindset to revolutionize the electric vehicle charging landscape. We are looking for someone who can thrive in our dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, contributing their passion, adaptability, and comfort with ambiguity to drive our success.

Our fast-growing startup division within Mercedes requires employees who embody the following traits:

Startup Mentality: Embrace innovation, take calculated risks, and move swiftly to achieve breakthroughs.

Scrappiness: Thrive in resource-constrained situations and find creative solutions.

Builder's Mindset: Envision the big picture and lead the team in creating world-class EV charging solutions.

Comfort in Ambiguity: Adapt and strategize effectively in a rapidly evolving industry.

Collaborative Spirit: Foster a culture of teamwork and work seamlessly with global teams.

Passion for Sustainability: Share our commitment to a greener future and advancing clean energy initiatives.

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Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging offers competitive salary, performance-based bonuses and a full suite of benefits including 401(K) with match, generous vacation and personal time, a Mercedes-Benz car program as well as flexible work arrangements.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Vets

Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging offers competitive salary, performance-based bonuses and a full suite of benefits including 401(K) with match, generous vacation and personal time, a Mercedes-Benz car program as well as flexible work arrangements.