Head of Finance and Procurement

Summary

Join Mercedes-Benz.io as a Finance Manager to ignite and build digital solutions for Mercedes-Benz by managing financial and procurement operations, supporting executive leadership, and collaborating with the CFO.

Requirements

• Hold a degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field with a specialization in finance or accounting
• Have 5+ years of experience in a finance leadership role, as a lead controller, or as a senior business partner in finance, ideally in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate experience in preparing and analyzing financial statements with a solid understanding of financial reporting
• Have familiarity with financial management reporting to support business decisions
• Possess strong skills in financial analysis to help identify process improvements
• Bring experience in managing financial projects, with the ability to support and coordinate financial initiatives
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with various teams
• Experience in leading and mentoring team members, promoting a collaborative work environment
• Be comfortable with MS Excel for data analysis and financial modelling
• Be proficient in German (C1) and English (B2 or above), with effective written and verbal communication skills
• Show a collaborative, hands-on approach, and a willingness to engage across teams to support company objectives
• Be proactive and solution-oriented, with a strong ability to learn and adapt within a hybrid work setup

Responsibilities

• Manage the organization’s financial and procurement operations, ensuring efficient and reliable systems and processes
• Support executive leadership with financial and procurement insights, acting as a trusted advisor on finance and purchasing topics
• Assist in the preparation of statutory financial statements and year-end audits for the German entity and group entities, ensuring compliance with local GAAP (HGB)
• Oversee financial and purchasing activities, including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, accounting, financial reporting (including for the product organization), cash and risk management, contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management
• Collaborate with the CFO to provide financial reports and updates to senior management
• Report monthly financial KPIs to key stakeholders for tracking and analysis
• Supervise accounting activities, ensuring compliance with standards and accuracy in financial reporting
• Implement and monitor internal controls, ensuring compliance with company policies and best practices
• Coordinate financial operations, including month-end and year-end closing, and work closely with the shared services team
• Act as a business partner to other teams to support process improvements and contribute to organizational efficiency initiatives
• Manage direct reports in the finance and procurement department, offering guidance and coaching to foster a collaborative, growth-focused team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Hold a recognized finance credential (e.g., CPA, Controller Akademie, or similar qualification)
• Have experience in procurement processes or have worked closely with procurement teams
• Possess an entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to overcoming challenges
• Have experience working in an agile environment with an emphasis on digital product development

Benefits

• No top-down hierarchy. We trust in your self-organization
• Colleagues that are as smart, hardworking and driven as you
• An amazing open-minded and informal culture with the backup of a giant company like Mercedes-Benz
• IPhone or Android, Dell laptop and noise-cancelling headphones
• Proactive self-development in international Trainings and Conferences
• Wellbeing actions
• Brand Connection Perks
• Much more cool stuff …