Job Description - Finance Business Partner (MER0003GX8) Group: Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Description: Finance Business Partner – IT About Us At Mercedes-Benz Cars, we're passionate about what we do. Whether we're exploring ways to make motoring more sustainable, or pushing the boundaries of technology, innovation underpins everything we do.
It's an exciting time to be part of the team, so what are you waiting for?
How you'll play your part We're looking for someone innovative and proactive, who understands the importance of clear and accessible communication when working with senior management and cross-functional teams. You'll bring proven expertise in explaining financial concepts to drive informed decision-making, alongside advanced proficiency in SAP R/3 and expert-level Excel skills to deliver in-depth reporting and actionable insights.
In this role you will take ownership and control of all IT and Digital Sales expenditure, through budgeting and reporting to the department to ensure that all spend remains within the budgetary limits set. This involves challenging key stakeholders to ensure costs are driven down and efficiencies are found.
You will develop and maintain detailed cost trackers, critically evaluate actual spend, and challenge project managers by recommending ways to stay in budget. Leveraging your exceptional relationship-building skills, you will work closely with senior leadership, influencing decisions that align with organisational objectives. You'll prepare insightful management reports with detailed commentary and analysis, updating budgets within monthly forecasts, and addressing variances to highlight key concerns and opportunities.
Applying your keen eye for detail and critical mindset, you will ensure data accuracy, challenge cost centre managers to control costs, and deliver comprehensive reports with variance and FTE analysis to support strategic decision-making. With a focus on continuous improvement, you'll drive process enhancements and maintain the highest standards of quality and integrity. You'll take direct responsibility for annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and annual planning for IT and Digital Sales G&A. Collaborating with senior management to ensure transparency and realistic budgets, while providing guidance on cost minimisation and target achievement.
You will be ideally educated to degree level, with active progression toward a recognised professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA. Alternatively, a strong track record of being qualified by experience, with substantial and demonstrable expertise in a similar finance-focused role.
What's in it for you As well as the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, with a great team and culture, we'll offer you a competitive salary and discretionary bonus structure. We also hope you'll love our products as much as we do, with access to our colleague car schemes. On top of that, you'll be able to join our pension scheme and you'll get a flexible benefit pot that can be used to find the benefits that are right for you. We are pleased to be able to offer a hybrid working approach – achieving a great balance between remote and office working.
We're here to support you – we offer access to colleague wellbeing resources, including an Employee Assistance Programme and Mental health First Aiders, as well as flexible opportunities to support work-life balance. We'll also encourage your development, with the training and knowledge you need to reach your potential.
Who we are Through the doors of Mercedes-Benz, you'll find a passionate team dedicated to optimising financial performance and supporting strategic growth. We know that to keep this team motivated, we need to ensure that everyone has equal opportunity. We celebrate a culture of appreciation and respect, where everyone is valued for who they are. We believe our backgrounds, experiences and cultures contribute to our shared experience and shape who we are and what we do. The diversity of our colleagues reflects the diversity of our customers. This diversity is the driving force behind our ideas.
What's next? Once you click apply, we'll take you through to the Mercedes-Benz Group careers portal – this is our parent company site, so don't worry, you're in safe hands. Here, you'll find a short application form to complete.
Please be assured that we're here to support you throughout the recruitment process and beyond, and reasonable adjustments are available to any candidates who need them. We're also open to working flexibly and are happy to discuss flexible working options.
Due to UK legislation, we need to let you know that we can only accept applications from those with the right to work in the UK.
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