Financial Planning and Data Analytics Analyst II

Daimler Truck North America

Financial Planning and Data Analytics Analyst II at Daimler Truck handling financial planning and analysis for R&D projects. Leveraging data to drive funding efforts and business insights.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeDetroit • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $86,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead funding efforts for R&D projects while overseeing and coordinating departmental actual and planning efforts to support both local and global initiatives.
Short and long-term financial analysis of project portfolio for the purpose of measuring and forecasting future business performance.
Analyzes internal financial information (e.g., profit loss accounts, financial statements, working capital, costs, prices, expenses, revenues, rates of return, etc.).
Analyzes external economic conditions and their impact on business operations (e.g., inflation, interest rates, exchange rates, etc.).
Conducts financial modeling to measure and forecast potential impacts of financial transactions and corporate development activities.
Proactively analyze project data to answer key questions from stakeholders or out of self-initiated curiosity with an eye for what drives business performance.
Prepares, plans or recommends solutions to new and complex problems, develops innovative strategies, quantifies the competitive performance of the organization's operations and/or markets, evaluates the potential impact of changes and reports on economic forecasts that affect the industry.
Become the subject matter expert who uses a variety of data sources to blend and join data for efficient delivery.
Use analytical thought to independently solve complex problems with minimal guidance.
Maintain interactive visualization through data interpretation and analysis, integrating various reporting components from multiple data sources.
Combines a good level of understanding on how business operates with ability to effectively summarize results, communicate and steer senior level stakeholders by leveraging tools like Tableau and PowerBI.
Utilize/leverage tools like Alteryx, Tableau and/or Power BI to lead automation of data.
Acts as a resource and guide for colleagues with less experience.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field and 2-4 years of relevant industry experience
3+ years of combined experience in accounting, controlling, actual/forecast reporting, budget planning, financial analysis, performance metrics and project management
Strong analytical skills with the ability to derive actionable insights from complex datasets
Detail oriented and ability to prioritize multiple projects
Ability to deliver high-quality business reports and drive discussions to support project steering and aid in decision-making processes
Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated understanding of Accounting and overall Business acumen
Working knowledge of SAP/cbFC
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with expertise in Excel and PowerPoint
A passion for learning, professional growth and knowledge sharing.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial analysisfinancial modelingbudget planningperformance metricsproject managementdata analysisdata visualizationaccountingforecast reportingbusiness reporting

Soft Skills

analytical skillsdetail orientedcommunication skillspresentation skillsstakeholder managementproblem-solvingprioritizationinnovationcollaborationknowledge sharing