Sr. Analyst, Executive Budget Analyst and Office Operations Management, Vans

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; Atlanta (GA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in Atlanta is seeking a Senior Analyst for Executive Budget, budgeting, and office operations management to support the Vans MD area, delivering FP&A, forecasting, and reporting to guide leadership decisions.

The role collaborates with Purchasing, Accounting, Controlling, Legal and business stakeholders; also supports office operations, process improvements, SharePoint governance, and KPI reporting to sustain financial health and operational excellence.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in finance or accounting.
• 2–5 years of FP&A, budgeting, and admin support experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP/IFRS, accruals, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; cross-functional work experience.

Responsabilidades

• Support annual Non-Personnel G&A budget planning, forecasting, and reviews.
• Analyze spending vs budget and forecast; identify variances and actions.
• Create dashboards and presentations for leadership reviews.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive cost-management initiatives.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Accounting, Controlling, and Legal on reporting.
• Manage PRs and POs; ensure timely invoicing and accruals.
• Support Vans Leadership Team admin coordination and KPI reporting.
• Assist with automation, SharePoint governance, and process improvements.

Conocimientos

FP&A

Budget mgmt

Variance analysis

Administrative support

Internal controls

Vendor admin

Contract admin

GAAP IFRS

Excel

PowerPoint

Stakeholder mgmt

Cross-functional

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Herramientas

SharePoint

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

Job Description - Sr. Analyst, Executive Budget Analyst and Office Operations Management, Vans (MER00048PK)

Sr. Analyst, Executive Budget Analyst and Office Operations Management, Vans Group : Mercedes-Benz Group AG

Description

About Us

Mercedes-Benz USA, headquartered in Atlanta, GA is responsible for the sales, marketing, and service of all Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the United States.In our people, you will find a tremendous commitment to our corporate values. Our products and employees reflect this dedication.We are looking for diverse top-notch individuals to join the Mercedes-Benz Team and uphold these hallmarks.

Job Overview

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting the planning, forecasting, analysis, reporting, and administration of Annual Non-Personnel G&A budgets across the Vans Managing Director area and associated Director areas. The role provides financial analysis and reporting to support business decision-making, monitors budget performance, identifies risks and opportunities, and recommends corrective actions to help achieve annual financial objectives. The position works independently within established policies and procedures to analyze financial results, prepare forecasts, coordinate budget-related activities, and ensure compliance with financial guidelines and internal controls. The role collaborates closely with Purchasing, Accounting, Controlling, Legal, and business stakeholders to support accurate financial reporting and effective budget management. Executive support and office operations responsibilities are performed in support of the Vans Leadership Team and complement the position's primary responsibilities in financial planning and analysis.

Responsibilities

Budget Reporting & Analysis

• Support annual Non-Personnel G&A budget planning processes, including forecasting, financial outlook development, and periodic budget reviews.
• Analyze actual spending versus budget and forecast, identify variances, and provide recommendations to address financial risks and opportunities.
• Prepare recurring financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership review.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support implementation of cost-management initiatives across the Vans organization.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Accounting, Controlling, and Legal teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and appropriate accounting treatment of expenditures.
• Process and monitor PRs and POs in applicable systems, ensuring timely goods receipt, invoicing, accruals, and payment processing.
• Compile and maintain budget, organizational, and business planning information required for reporting and planning activities.
• Serve as a key financial resource for budget planning, forecasting, reporting, and spending analysis.

Internal Controls & Policy Support

• Support Internal Control System activities, including documentation, testing, monitoring, and reporting of control effectiveness.
• Assist with identifying process improvement opportunities and supporting corrective action plans.
• Provide guidance regarding Travel & Entertainment policies and support issue resolution related to expense management processes.
• Coordinate contract administration activities within applicable contract management systems and ensure required documentation is completed in accordance with company policies.
• Support audit requests and compliance-related activities as needed.

Office Operations & Administrative Support

• Assist the Vans Leadership Team with administrative coordination, including correspondence management, meeting scheduling, and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate travel logistics, conference registrations, expense submissions, and visitor support activities.
• Support office management activities and maintain organizational resources and records.
• Assist with project tracking and task coordination for leadership initiatives.
• Support employee engagement, team-building activities, and organizational events in partnership with the Culture Committee.
• Maintain organizational documentation, team distribution lists, archives, and reporting resources.
• Support vendor management activities for team events, including budget tracking and invoice reconciliation.
• Assist with implementation of automation and AI-enabled process improvements within the Controlling function.
• Maintain reporting and tracking for Vans strategic KPIs and performance metrics.
• Support administration of SharePoint sites, access management, and document governance processes.
• Assist with SLA tracking, renewals, and related documentation activities.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Experience

Required: 2-5 years of experience in:

• Financial Planning and Analysis
• Budget Management and Variance Analysis
• Administrative and Operational Support
• Internal Controls or Process Improvement
• Vendor and Contract Administration

Knowledge & Skills

• Working knowledge of GAAP and IFRS accounting principles.
• Understanding of accrual accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience supporting projects and cross-functional initiatives.

Preferred

• Experience supporting senior leaders or executives.
• Exposure to purchasing, contract management, and governance processes.
• German or Spanish language skills.

EEO Statement

Mercedes-Benz USA is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that appreciates and leverages the diversity of our team. We provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, physical or other disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Organization

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Primary Location

United States of America-Georgia-Atlanta

Work Locations

One Mercedes-Benz Drive One Mercedes-Benz Drive Atlanta 30328