Team Lead Controlling (all genders) at MBition – Berlin

Your Mission

As a Team Lead in Controlling, you will:

Sneak preview of your future tasks

• Lead a team of experienced controllers.
• Drive financial steering and controlling activities in close collaboration with other departmental leaders.
• Develop and implement a KPI-driven steering model aligned with company strategy, including OKRs and dashboards.
• Build strong collaboration models with key stakeholders to understand and meet customer expectations.
• Ensure accurate budget planning, forecasting, and excellent project and departmental controlling.
• Ensure adherence to service level agreements (SLAs) in coordination with RD Controlling and RD.
• Oversee the Shared Service Center for controlling-related services.
• Foster a high-performance team culture and embody MBition’s core values.

Your Profile

Education:

• Degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field.

Experience:

• Several years of experience as a team lead, preferably in financial controlling.
• In-depth knowledge of financial and controlling instruments in the automotive industry.
• Proven track record in strategic and operational controlling to meet product and financial KPIs.
• Solid understanding of automotive product development processes and related financial challenges.
• Ability to make data-driven financial decisions and present them confidently to senior management.
• Hands-on experience with SAP R/3 and PowerBI.
• Several years of experience in RD Controlling, preferably at Mercedes-Benz AG.
• An existing network within FPR/R and RD is a plus.

Personal Skills

• Strong problem-solving and commercial/legal issue resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Resilient, proactive, and committed with a hands-on mentality.
• Strong communication and teamwork capabilities.

Language Skills

• Fluent in German and English; additional languages are a plus.

Why us?

• Be part of the next generation of infotainment systems powering millions of vehicles.
• Work in an international, interdisciplinary software hub within Mercedes-Benz AG.
• Live and work by strong company values and an open feedback culture.
• Enjoy agile working methods and a modern, accessible office on the Spree.
• Transportation and health benefits, car discounts, free coffee, and more.
• Flexible working hours.

Interested?

We look forward to receiving your complete application, including:

• CV (in English)
• Relevant references
• Job title and reference number
• Earliest possible start date