Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist III

Inside the Role

The Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist III is the data and analytics engine of the New Truck Planning & Reporting group. This position also owns the full P&L consolidation for Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC), including planning, forecasting and reporting. It builds and maintains the data models, dashboards and automated solutions behind the group’s planning, forecasting and reporting, and uses BI and AI tools to make financial insights faster and more accurate. The role works closely with Finance leadership and has a broad mandate for process optimization. That makes it a unique chance to shape how the group operates and to become the go-to resource for data analytics and automation.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a starting salary range of $95,000 - $121,000 USD  

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience   

  

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 15 calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.   

What You Drive at DTNA

• Serve as the data analytics go-to resource for the New Truck Planning & Reporting group, supporting planning, forecasting and reporting processes as well as cross-functional projects
• Design, build and maintain Snowflake data models that provide a reliable, single source of truth for New Truck financial data
• Develop and maintain Power BI and Tableau dashboards that give Finance leadership timely visibility into financial performance
• Identify process optimization opportunities and lead automation initiatives, using BI and AI tools to reduce manual work and improve accuracy
• Own the full P&L consolidation for Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC), including planning, forecasting and reporting cycles
• Partner with DDC, Accounting and other Controlling departments to gather inputs, validate results and explain variances to plan and forecast
• Improve and automate the DDC consolidation process to shorten cycle times and strengthen data integrity
• Prepare executive-level reports and financial analysis for Finance leadership, making sure DDC results fit seamlessly into the consolidated New Truck story
• Actively lead Continuous Improvement activities and cross-functional projects to gain efficiency and improve performance
• Manage urgent ad-hoc requests from different departments to provide financial and data analysis for executive decision-making needs

Knowledge you should bring

• Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years of related experience OR Master’s Degree with 2+ years of related experience
• Ability to conduct complex financial and data analysis and translate findings into clear and concise insights tailored for executive and cross-functional audiences
• Critical thinking and problem solving to interpret, challenge and connect financial data to business strategy, delivering actionable recommendations
• Sense of urgency with proven ability to work in a collaborative and dynamic atmosphere with a Continuous Improvement mindset
• Hands-on experience with Snowflake and SQL, including building queries and data models from large datasets
• Knowledge and experience with CBFC
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint and experience building dashboards in data visualization tools such as Power BI and Tableau

 

Exceptional candidates might have

• Degree focus in Finance, Accounting, Data Science, or a related field
• Knowledge and experience with SAP-HANA, IMS and Alteryx
• Experience applying AI tools or scripting languages such as Python to automate financial processes
• Exposure to P&L consolidation or legal entity reporting

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Fort Mill, SC US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.