We are looking to strengthen the Group Financial Planning and Analysis team with several collaborative, analytical and dynamic new colleagues. Is that you?

The Opportunity

We are looking to strengthen the Group Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team. The team you will join plays a key role in laying out the financial plans behind building up a brand new global EV company and you’ll be working in a high performing team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level.

Our focus in the FP&A team is to support the Group CFO with analysis and reporting of Polestar Group’s financial performance by developing and focusing on in-depth analysis and answering the questions where, why and how on the financial statements. We also aim to transform the overarching company strategy, into mid- and short-range financial plans as well as predicting and analysing the impact of potential decisions on cash flow and the bottom line. With the use of financial modelling, we forecast operating and profitability performance and set annual targets with the help of the controlling community.

We’re expanding, and we need people who share our vision and want to be part of something different.

This position is located at our HQ, in Gothenburg.

The responsibilities

We are looking for a few members to support us in a few different areas. Depending on the applicants these roles might be combined or adjusted to ensure the best result and dynamics of our team, but the key areas/roles include but are not limited to:

• Develop, analyze, and report financial performance of the P&L
  • Perform Analysis of Actual vs. prior periods and vs plan;
  • Build Scenarios and trend analysis.
  • Participate in and develop the management reporting process including the development of dashboards for group financial analysis, business reviews, financial reporting, volume analysis and other ad hoc projects.
• Develop and manage our mid- and short-term planning.
  • Own and develop the financial planning tool and a global rolling forecast process;
  • Document the forecasting processes, own and communicate templates and the planning calendar.
  • Responsible for the consolidated forecast, create and communicate all forecasting material to Group management and Board.
  • Responsible for performing scenario planning based on different assumptions and adjust the plan based on actual performance and other developments.
• Develop and define the financial planning and analysis of cash flow, working capital management and net debt.
  • Develop the reporting formats and analytical models that assist in the forecasting and analysis of Working Capital and Cash flow.
• Contribute to the ongoing effort to establish routines for efficient and insightful monitoring of progression in financials and the underlying business.
• Digital Development. Knowledge on how to translate complex data into a simple solution with a natural analytical mindset and likes to work with and develop our systems. Examples of the tools we use in our team are AARO, Anaplan, Qlik and Power BI as well as SAP and Workday to a certain extent.

The Ideal Candidate

You have a relevant university degree and a minimum of 4-6 years’ experience in finance analytics, such as FP&A, Group controlling, Group accounting or similar environment, preferably with a larger international group and/or Big 4 background.

In this team we firmly believe that the attitude and talent can’t be taught whilst skills can! We have a very high tempo, working under intense conditions with oftentimes stressful deadlines in an ever-changing environment. Therefore we are looking for the perfect combination of talent and attitude as well as appropriate background rather than only appreciating many years of experience.

To be a great fit for this role, you need to have a collaborative ability, a great business acumen, a good understanding of financial reports, be curious and performance driven, and enjoy the challenge of unfamiliar tasks. You are a fast learner who can embrace change and adapt quickly to accommodate the needs of a growing business. You can multitask and prioritize based on relevance and you excel at both critical and analytical thinking and communication to be able to understand the management perspective and propose creative solutions.

The person we are looking for is flexible, curious and eager to learn. The company is developing fast, and we seek those willing and able to solve problems here and now, while in parallel striving to firm up routines, processes, and tools in the spirit of future efficiency.

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.

Personal Attributes

• A low ego individual who is enthusiastic about being challenged by others in a quest to get to the best possible outcome.
• You’re a team player, which means you’re sometimes a leader, sometimes a follower but always working towards the same common goal together with your teammates.
• Comfortable rolling up the sleeves and getting involved in the details, but also able to take the long-term strategic view when needed.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A self-confident, optimistic self-starter with a positive attitude and a "can-do" approach.
• You are energized by working at a fast pace and by taking on all types of challenges, big and small, in a truly dynamic environment of a company in scale-up phase.
• We like to keep it simple. And to execute fast. Your ability to simplify will be highly appreciated, when you provide simple solutions dealing with complex challenges.
• You’re organized, structured, and always have an overview of all the deliverables.
• You know how to bring multiple projects to a successful ending within the given timeframe.
• You don’t get easily stressed by pressure. A demanding and dynamic environment is what keeps you energized.

The Process

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...