The Opportunity

We are a fast-growing electric vehicle scale-up, shaping the future of sustainable mobility. Our mission is to revolutionize the automotive industry by creating a seamless and innovative ecosystem for EV ownership. We are now looking for a Sales & Marketing Controller – Finance Business Development to join our dynamic team in Gothenburg, Sweden. If you’re passionate about business strategy, financial insights, and sustainable innovation, we want to hear from you!

The Responsibilities

As our Sales & Marketing Controller – Finance Business Development, you will be a key driver in shaping and supporting commercial operations with data-driven business cases and strategic decision materials. You will play a crucial role in connecting strategies across new vehicle sales, financing, insurance, used cars, and renewals—building a fully integrated value chain ecosystem. This role requires close collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a seamless approach between corporate strategy and market execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Support operational strategy to maximize financial value and business efficiency.
• Develop and implement ecosystem-based commercial strategies.
• Identify and establish new business models and revenue streams (NGA/Wholesale).
• Align business cases with financial processes, ensuring compliance with SOX regulations.
• Deliver actionable insights to optimize processes and decision-making.
• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure smooth cross-functional collaboration.
• Define and implement agile processes that drive efficiency and business impact.
• Remove roadblocks and enable seamless execution of commercial strategies.
• Expand and strengthen the Polestar ecosystem in both local markets and HQ perspectives.

The Ideal Candidate

You bring a proven ability to assess and shape future business models, identifying new revenue opportunities with a strategic and forward-thinking approach. Combining creativity with analytical precision, you excel at evaluating innovative business concepts and translating them into actionable strategies.

With a strong foundation in financial and business acumen, you have extensive experience in commercial operations, including controlling, financial analysis, and legal agreements. Your expertise in business-oriented finance roles, particularly within the automotive and mobility sectors, has given you a deep understanding of industry dynamics, sales channels, and revenue models.

You are a  proactive problem-solver with strong project management skills and navigate complex challenges with efficiency and adaptability. Additionally, your knowledge of local and global compliance requirements, including SOX regulations, ensures operational integrity and regulatory alignment.

Who You Are

• A seasoned finance and business professional with 5–10 years of experience in the automotive or commercial sector.
• Experience in project management or management consulting is a plus.
• Accounting knowledge is an advantage.
• Highly structured with the ability to see the bigger picture.
• A strategic thinker who can pinpoint different perspectives and drive future-proof solutions.
• Skilled in crafting compelling business cases, designing robust financial models, and delivering impactful analytics that drive strategic decisions.
• An excellent communicator who thrives in cross-functional and multicultural environments.
• Business-savvy, motivated, and determined to make an impact.
  

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.

Why Join Us?

Join a fast-growing, innovative company at the forefront of the electric revolution. Thrive in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment where your ideas make an impact. Work alongside top professionals in the automotive and finance industries while enjoying competitive benefits and endless opportunities for growth.

The Process

Ready to shape the future of mobility? Apply now and join the revolution!
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...