Job Description

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About Us



Since the invention of the truck over 125 years ago, Daimler Truck AG has been a pioneer in the commercial vehicle sector and is today one of the world's largest commercial vehicle manufacturers. Established in South Africa over 60 years ago, Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd together with its subsidiaries Daimler Truck Financial Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Sandown Motor Holdings (Pty) Ltd provides an optimal experience for our esteemed customers based on a comprehensive products and services portfolio. The Group's success is based on its leading brands inclusive of Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Mercedes-Benz Buses, and FUSO Trucks in addition to offering parts and services for Freightliner and Western Star Trucks. Its product range is backed by its market-leading value-added services in Fleetboard, TruckStore, TruckTraining, and Financial Services. With a Southern African footprint that includes South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Zambia, the company is headquartered in Pretoria, the capital city of South Africa, and all its products are assembled locally in its East London production plant.



Job Overview



Daimler Truck Southern Africa is seeking a highly analytical and results-driven Financial Controller: Mercedes-Benz Trucks New Vehicles to support the financial performance of the Mercedes-Benz Trucks brand. This role is central to driving profitability through detailed financial analysis, strategic planning, and operational support. It demands strong quantitative and financial acumen, advanced data analysis and business intelligence capabilities, sound business judgment, and the ability to communicate insights effectively across functions.



Key Duties and Responsibilities:


Support the Mercedes-Benz Trucks business unit in achieving financial targets by analyzing key performance drivers such as sales mix, discount levels, cost structures, and sales channels, and by tracking and reporting key financial metrics (EBIT, contribution margin, costs) to senior leadership, including the Head of Controlling, CFO, and global Head Office in Germany. Conduct ongoing and post-month-end financial analysis to inform strategic decisions and assess business outcomes. Approve discounts and dealer incentives via internal systems, and ensure accurate month-end provisions for discounts, NRV write-downs, and royalties. Lead the preparation and reporting of Business Plans and Forecasts, including transfer pricing and contribution margin planning for both local and group reporting. Contribute to pricing strategy and discount structure development, ensuring alignment with market conditions and budgeted authority levels. Monitor financial performance against targets and provide recommendations to improve profitability through optimized pricing, sales mix, freight, and duty management, while identifying and recommending corrective actions for plan deviations in coordination with cross-functional teams. Support accurate financial reporting by collaborating with Accounting and resolving SAP-related issues. Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls and regulatory standards. Maintain accurate documentation and prepare profitability calculations for new product introductions and production planning.

Job number:
4196
Publication period:
06/24/2025 - 07/07/2025
Location:
Centurion
Organization:
Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd
Job Category:
Finance/Controlling
Working hours:
Full time
Benefits
Company Retirement
Meal-Discounts
Canteen-Cafeteria
Parking
Coaching
Health Benefits
Inhouse Doctor
Internet Connection
Good public transport
Barrier-free workplace
Events for employees
To Location: All Locations
Contact
Ntebaleng Moloto
Email: DTSACareers@daimlertruck.com