Budget Coordination and Analysis Analyst IV

Inside the Role

We are seeking a highly analytical and collaborative Engineering Budget & Planning Lead to drive financial planning, budgeting, and resource optimization across R&D engineering activities.
This role serves as a critical partner between Engineering, Finance, and PAR Project Management, ensuring accurate forecasting, effective budget governance, and alignment across multiple projects and stakeholders.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

What You Drive at DTNA  

Financial Planning & Forecasting for Engineering Department 

• Lead bi-annual buying planning cycles, ensuring alignment with corporate timeline and targets. 

• Manage monthly forecasts, actual and financial updates in partnership with Finance. 

• Lead headcount planning, forecasting, and reconciliation across engineering teams. 

• Analyze team capacity and labor allocation, and utilization to support operational decisions. 

• Own Vehicle Level Engineering department budget, including project expenses, FOH, and resource tracking 

• Support preparation of the VP of Engineering monthly budget review deck. 

• Lead quarterly Plan Vs Actual (PAR) budget review with Project Managers. 

• Support project re-scoping and timeline/budget adjustments. 

• Assist with new product projects related trade‑off decisions. 

Financial Systems & Process Ownership 

• Maintain and enhance BEAM, BSO, and PAR budgeting processes and workflows 

• Support ongoing and future process improvements to strengthen planning accuracy and efficiency. 

• Develop, automate and improve reporting tools (Excel, Tableau, PowerBI). 

• Manage financial data integrity, ensuring accuracy and consistency across systems and reports. 

• Assist with R&D tax credit documentation and submission requirements. 

• Represent Engineering in ESTR IT meetings and cross-functional discussions 

• Provide ad‑hoc financial and engineering reports to support leadership and operation needs. 

Knowledge You Should Bring  

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Business Management, or related field and 5+ years in financial planning, engineering finance, or program management, is required.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and cost‑tracking experience. 
• Advanced analytical skills; strong stakeholder management. 

• Proficiency with Excel, Tableau, Power BI. 
• An attached resume is required.

 

Exceptional Candidates Might Have  

• Experience in R&D or engineering environments, and stake holder management 

• Familiarity with PAR, BEAM, and related tools. 

• Background in resource/capacity planning. 

• Experience in process or system improvement.

 

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Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.