Aftersales Controller (within Finance)

Tasks

About us

Daimler Truck brand is a synonym for top-class product and service quality, cost-effectiveness, reliability, and sustainability, as summed up by the slogan “Trucks you can trust.” Repeatedly, the pioneering spirit has generated ground-breaking innovations, from autonomous driving to active and passive safety systems. 

Are you a meticulous and analytical finance professional with a passion the operational side of a business? We are seeking a dedicated AftersalesController to join our Finance dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee financial activities related to Aftersales service and Parts along with the strategic financial planning. You will support in strategic decision-making processes. If you excel in a dynamic environment and have a keen eye for detail, we would love to hear from you!

The successful candidate will be responsible for Controlling, Analysis, Planning, and Reporting within the Customer Service section of our business. This role is crucial in supporting management with strategic decision-making to achieve sustainable and profitable growth.

This is a full time position.  Applicants must have a permanent and valid right to work in the United Kingdom.

More about the role

Month-End Closing:

• Manage all bookings and reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate and correct data posting.
• Escalate any concerns to the Head of Controlling.
• Implement process improvements for transparency and value addition.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Provide clear and concise figures to the Management team.
• Investigate deviations from planning and escalate as needed.
• Analyse actuals vs. planning to create and present to Management. 

Legal Accounting Requirements:

• Ensure compliance with local legal accounting standards.
• Avoid adverse reputations, fines, and failures with governing bodies.
• Implement process improvements for transparency and value addition.

CSP Planning:

• Re-plan all figures and KPIs for future financial steering measures throughout various planning cycles. 
• Work alongside the Head of Controlling to conclude the best placed planning for the business.
• Liaise with other departments to ensure inclusion of risks and opportunities.

Audit Queries and ICS Controls:

• Assist the financial team with audit queries related to Customer Services controlling.
• Manage applicable ICS controls.

System Interfaces:

• Ensure timely and accurate system interfaces between CSP systems and Cofico Accounting system.

Bonus Payments and Goodwill Reconciliations:

• Manage finance and controlling aspects of bonus payments and goodwill reconciliations.
• Ensure adherence to budgets and provide transparent monthly reporting.

Support for Wider Controlling Team:

• Act as a delegate and support for the wider controlling team.
• Cover other Controlling Team members tasks as needed.
• Support and contribute to Controlling Projects. 

About you

• The preferred candidate should be educated to degree level and qualified with CIMA/ACCA or equivalent (candidates close to completion or relevant experience will be considered)   
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within an accounting / management accounting / Controlling environment  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and reporting abilities
• Proficiency in financial software and systems

What we'll give you

As well as the opportunity to work for a great business who are passionate in everything that we do, we'll offer you a competitive salary between £35,000 and £45,000 depending on skills and experience and a discretionary bonus structure. We also hope you'll love our products as much as we do, with access to our colleague’s 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're here to support you - we offer access to colleague wellbeing resources, including an Employee Assistance Programme and Mental health First Aiders. What's more, we'll also encourage your development, with the training and knowledge you need to reach your potential.

What’s next? 

Once you click apply, we’ll take you through to the Daimler Truck careers portal. Here, you’ll need to complete a short 10-minute application form, attach your current CV and submit your salary expectations. Simple.

Closing Date: 24 November 2024

Don't forget to follow us on LinkedIn @ Daimler Trucks UK Ltd. 

Qualifications

At Daimler Truck, we promote diversity and stand for an inclusive corporate culture. We value the individual strengths of our employees, because these lead to the best team performance and thus to the success of our company. Inclusion and equal opportunities are important to us. We welcome applications from people of all cultures and genders, parents, people with disabilities and people of any community. 

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