Head of Financial Reporting & Control

We are looking for a dynamic, proactive and passionate leader as Head of Financial Reporting & Control at Polestar to drive the growth and success of our team. Are you ready for the journey?

Let us describe the challenge we offer

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced finance leader. As the Head of Financial Reporting & Control, you will have the opportunity to shape the direction of the department, build and mentor a talented team, drive innovation to meet the ever-evolving demands which can occur in a dynamic, international, modern and evolving electric vehicle company whose aim is to improve the society we live in.

You will be joining a driven, experienced team that operates in both Sweden, USA and China, and you will play a key role in shaping the future of finance for our organization by collaborating closely with both internal and external stakeholders to identify and capitalize on new opportunities.

So if you're looking for an exciting opportunity to take your career to the next level, and you have a passion for finance, this role as Head of Financial Reporting & Control might be just the right one for you!

This position is located at Polestar Lindholmen, in Gothenburg.



What you'll do

The role is part of group management and reports to the Global CFO. As Head of Financial Reporting & Financial Control you are responsible for a team of approx 40 peers and six direct reports. The role is situated in a rather complex matrix organisation consisting of some 25- companies world wide and a parent company in the UK.

Responsibility:

- Overall responsibility for financial reporting and financial control

- Leading a team consisting of following functions; group accounting, group financial control, group financial processes, group financial compliance and group internal control

- The team is responsible for preparation of group financial reports, management reports, budgets, forecasts, liquidity forecasts, mapping of global financial flows and internal control reporting

- Provide leadership and guidance to the accounting team and support their professional development

- Foster a positive work environment and promote open communication and collaboration

- Lead the implementation of process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness

- Report to CFO and support with board, management and other presentations.

- As a part of the Finance management team you will lead and develop the Group Accounting & Financial Control unit to support the growth targets of the Polestar Group

Who you are

Experience and knowledge:

- Proven leadership experience

- Proven experience as CFO, finance manager or similar at an international company.

- Solid experience from global- and listed companies

- Experience from managing a team of similar size and construction.

- Broad knowledge and experience of Group Accounting and Financial Control processes and systems in an international context with IFRS as a financial reporting standard

- University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or equivalent

Personal characteristics

- Excellent communication and people skills

- Enjoy working at a strategic, tactical and operational level

- Hands on Finance & Controlling profile

- Passionate and trustworthy

- Strong leadership and organizational skills

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 Polestar, 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...