Head of Commercial Control Global Functions

As Head of Commercial Operations Control Global Functions, you will be leading our functional steering within Commercial Operations Control, and have a key role for the continuing success of Polestar.



Let us describe the challenge we offer

At Polestar - you will be involved in an exciting journey in an environment of growth and opportunities. We are currently looking for a new talent to lead the Commercial Operations Control functional team.



As the Head of Commercial Operations Control Global Functions at Polestar, you will be a critical driver of our ongoing success. Your focus on strengthening our financial analysis and controlling support for our global functions will help us optimize our resources and improve our bottom line. You will also play a key role in challenging our markets to improve revenues and cost efficiency, driving continuous improvement across our organization.

You will work closely with our markets to identify opportunities for improvement in our commercial sales processes, providing guidance and support where needed. Your leadership and expertise will be essential in helping us develop and grow Polestar, while ensuring transparent steering and effective use of resources.

At Polestar, we are passionate about creating a more sustainable future, and we need a leader who shares our vision and can help us achieve our goals. If you have a proven track record of success in financial analysis and controlling, and a passion for driving change and growth, we want to hear from you. Join our team and help us build a better tomorrow.

This position is located at our HQ, in Gothenburg.

What your team does

- Establish functional benchmark and best practices for global functions for how to support revenue generation through the sales funnel as well as general cost efficiency in close interaction with the markets.

- Establish and improve upon existing management controlling and reporting practices in order to improve functional transparency.

- Identify key drivers and set up performance KPI follow up

- Monthly Financial reports

- Ad-Hoc Reporting and Analysis

- Accruals and approvals in assigned functions

What you'll do

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Enable the organization to achieve primary goals improving sales efficiency and revenue generation, reducing cost, increase the efficiency and streamline processes

- Work in close interaction with operating management as a true business partner according to “Finance for Operations” philosophy and work proactively and be a part of the solution.

- Identify and mitigate risks to keep Polestar on a clear track towards its goals

- To be an integrated support and control function through producing timely insights reports, challenge management and be vocal

- To increase efficiency through driving and coordinating cross functional initiatives between digital and business functions

- Continuous improvement of the business and financial controlling function and processes in close interaction with the markets.

Who you are

You are a proven leader and a strong team player and eager to deliver on commitments. You have a can do attitude and thrive in a changing environment.

In order to be successful in this role:

- 8-12 years of relevant experience from a global financial controlling function or similar environment with a good understanding of consolidation and financial reporting in an IFRS environment
- Proven leadership background
- International experience is an advantage
- Strong business acumen and very good analytical skills
- Proficient in building structures and processes, and communicating information in a clear and concise manner
- Ability to plan, coordinate and execute work with many different stakeholders involved

We are looking for an open-minded, driven, and dynamic leader who is articulate with excellent communication skills and high level of business acumen. Having a holistic mindset and good analytical skills are also key factors in this role as well as being highly organized and with a highly driven ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on capacity as a team leader. Further, you are motivated by working independently and being able to think creatively and solution orientally.

Personal fit will be of great importance in this recruitment, as we are actively working to build a team with diversity in terms of experience, gender and background.

At Polestar, you will be part of a cross-functional and international team, with English as a natural language for written and spoken communication. Since Polestar’s in a scale-up phase you thrive by working in a fast-paced environment.



People at Polestar

We know that a change is needed. We also know that each one of us can help bring about that change. Our commitment to becoming climate-neutral by 2040 is just as important to us as being inclusive, diverse, and innovative. Together, we are creating, collaborating and experimenting to usher in a new era of sustainable mobility.

We are an electric performance brand, determined to improve the society we live in.



Is this you? If you are interested in joining the Polestar family, don't wait with submitting your application. We apply a continuous selection process and the job post will be open until the position is filled.

Are you ready for the journey? Which is electric by the way...