Strategic Operations & Business Excellence

Mercedes-Benz Group China Ltd.

Mercedes-Benz Group China Ltd., Beijing (Hybrid)

Job Type Full-time

Posted 1 month 1 week ago

Hybrid

Objective of job

The role acts to support effective financial steering and operational efficiency of the department by ensuring transparent budget control, driving continuous process optimization, and enabling smooth cross-functional coordination across stakeholders.

Task description

Budget Control & Financial Steering

Support the preparation, tracking, and periodic review of departmental budgets and forecasts.
Monitor budget consumption, identify deviations, and provide transparency on cost development.
Support financial analysis and reporting to enable management decision-making.
Coordinate with Finance and stakeholders to ensure alignment on budget planning and execution.

Process Optimization

Identify inefficiencies in existing processes and support improvement initiatives.
Drive standardization and documentation of key operational processes.
Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to implement optimized workflows and ensure sustainability.
Support digitalization and automation initiatives, including tools and reporting processes.

Cross-department Coordination

Act as coordination interface between different departments, including Finance, R&D, and Operations.
Align requirements, timelines, and dependencies across stakeholders.
Support preparation of meetings, collect inputs, and follow up on action items.
Ensure transparent communication and smooth collaboration across functions.

Reporting & Management Support

Prepare regular reports and presentations for management review.
Consolidate inputs from various teams and ensure data consistency.
Support decision-making by providing structured insights and analysis.
Track key actions and ensure timely follow-up.

Qualifications

Professional Experience

Experience in Business Excellence, Business Operations and Coordination, PMO, or Management Consulting.
Proven experience in management reporting, budget monitoring, or financial steering.
Strong background in organizing and steering management or operational meetings.
Experience working in a complex, cross-functional, or international environment.

Skills & Competencies

Strong analytical and structuring skills, with the ability to turn complex topics into clear, management-ready outputs.
High attention to detail combined with a strong big-picture mindset.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including interaction with senior leadership.
Confident in moderating meetings and driving decisions and follow-ups.
Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented working style.

Tools & Technical Skills

Advanced skills in PowerPoint and Excel, including management presentations, tracking, and dashboards.
Familiarity with collaboration and meeting tools such as Teams and SharePoint is a plus.

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