Sales Controlling and Performance Steering Analyst

Inside the Role

The Sales Controlling Analyst provides margin and portfolio forecasts, reports on actuals and is a key contributor in defining acquisition strategy of the US and Canada entities.
This position works cross-functionally to share DTFS financial results, educate business partners regarding financial impacts of their decisions, provide forward-looking financial insight on market conditions and competitors, and model alternative business scenarios. This role is responsible for monitoring performance of ongoing pricing programs as well as providing oversight of financial results of various strategic programs and initiatives. This role is key in driving business decisions and defining long-term strategy for the region.

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

What You Drive

• Responsible for providing interest margin forecast and actual results for  US and Canada; prepares regular reports and presentations to DTFS management to provide transparency to and identify drivers of financial performance
• Month-end reporting including preparing actual vs forecast variance analysis, commentary, Sales and Penetration reporting, TM1 template submission, Flash Report, Match Funding entry review
• Prepare monthly margin, portfolio and acquisition forecast
• Support the development of the annual forecast, updating the model drivers and customer segment forecast
• Support ICS, PBC and KPMG requirements
• Analysis of financial results to assist in developing strategies and appropriate countermeasures; modeling of alternative business strategies; providing insights and guidance to drive business strategy discussions.
• Decide which issues regarding financial performance need to be brought to management’s attention
• Propose appropriate recommendations to address issues identified
• Model various business scenarios to drive optimal financial performance

What You Should Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Finance.
• 1-3 years of Financial Accounting or related experience.
• 5+ years knowledge of Financial Services, Banking or related field.
• 1 year of Strategy experience.
• Knowledge of Financial Services business model and key financial terms such as interest margin and experience loan portfolio analytics.
• Experience with general ledger accounts, forecasting/planning and process tools.
• Ability to collect data, establish facts and identify trends and variances.
• Ability to formulate and test hypothesis for the purpose of forecasting outcomes.
• Microsoft Suite knowledge.
• Experience working with data analysis, reporting and visualization tools.
• Customer focus.
• Planning and organizing ability.

Exceptional Candidates May Have

• SAP knowledge.
• Ability to integrate information from a variety of sources with varied levels of complexity.
• Corporate mainframe knowledge.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem solving and analysis.
• Teamwork and collaboration.

#LI-DTFSUSA  #LI-Hybrid 

Where We Work

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

Charlotte, NC US, Fort Mill Office - DTFS. 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.

Daimler Truck Financial is the captive financial services provider for the Daimler Trucks North America family of commercial vehicle products, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, SelecTrucks, Sprinter Vans, Thomas Built Buses and Fuso. We have specialized in financing commercial vehicles for more than 40 years. This proven experience gives us critical insights into helping businesses overcome challenges unique to the trucking industry. Additionally, we offer a range of financing solutions that can be customized to meet each individual business's needs, from owner-operators to large fleet managers and nearly every venture in-between.

To achieve our goal of being the first-choice provider of vehicle financial products and services that support our brands, dealers and customers, we are looking for talented, diverse and inspired people with the skills, experience and innovative spirit to provide a first-class experience at every turn. We are committed to providing a great workplace environment that fosters a culture of openness, support and camaraderie. Our employee programs and benefits are reflective of our values and are designed to promote growth, balance and wellness in many aspects of your career and life.

Additional Information

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country of posting

• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check

• 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 Financial Services 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