Team Lead, Group Consolidation

Polestar

Let us describe the challenge we offer We're currently looking for a Liquidity Manager to join our Treasury Operations & Liquidity Analysis team. In this role, you will be accountable for the overall cash flow health and liquidity position of both the Polestar Group and its individual legal entities. You will serve as the process owner for Group cash flow forecasting and reporting, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and actionable insights to support business decision-making. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to support liquidity management, cash flow analysis, and financial risk mitigation. This is a role for someone who values structure and accuracy, enjoys working with complex financial flows, and is motivated by improving financial performance through strong cash and liquidity management practices. This position is located at Polestar HQ in Gothenburg, Sweden. What You'll Do The Liquidity Manager owns the end-to-end cash flow forecasting process, including governance, templates, reporting frameworks, and forecast quality. The position drives cash visibility, improves working capital efficiency, minimizes tied-up capital, and leads cross-functional actions to resolve liquidity challenges. Acting as the key partner and escalation point for Polestar Sales Units (PSUs), the Liquidity Manager ensures robust cash flow management practices and supports informed decision-making across the organization. Liquidity & Cash Flow Management * Own and manage the liquidity position of the Polestar Group and all legal entities within the Group. * Ensure sufficient liquidity is available to support operational, strategic, and funding requirements. * Monitor short-, medium-, and long-term cash positions and proactively identify liquidity risks and opportunities. * Drive actions to improve overall cash flow health and resilience across the organization. * Develop and maintain liquidity management frameworks, including funding, cash concentration, and cash optimization strategies. * Define control procedures to secure there is no liquidity issues for the Polestar Group and all legal entities within the Group. * Lead the resolution of complex cash flow issues that require coordination among headquarters functions, business functions, and Polestar Sales Units. * Facilitate cross-functional discussions to identify root causes, remove barriers, and drive accountability. * Ensure timely execution of agreed actions and achievement of targeted outcomes. Cash Flow Forecasting * Own the end-to-end direct cash flow forecasting process across the Group. * Be accountable for the quality, accuracy, consolidation, and timely delivery of Group direct cash flow forecasts. * Define, maintain, and continuously improve forecasting methodologies, templates, timelines, and governance frameworks. * Drive forecast accuracy through standardized processes, variance analysis, and challenge of underlying assumptions. * Partner with FP&A, Controlling, Accounting, Regional CFOs, the Shared Service Center, and other business functions to ensure reliable and actionable forecasts. * Act as the escalation point for Polestar Sales Units (PSUs) on cash flow forecasting-related matters, ensuring timely resolution and alignment. Reporting & Cash Visibility * Own Group cash flow reporting and provide management with transparent and timely visibility of cash positions, forecast performance, and liquidity risks. * Implement and continuously enhance reporting frameworks that provide real-time visibility of cash and liquidity status across the Group. * Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and management reports to support decision-making at both operational and executive levels. * Provide insightful analysis on liquidity trends, forecast deviations, working capital developments, and funding requirements. * Drive continuous improvements in reporting quality, automation, and process efficiency. Capital Efficiency * Drive initiatives to minimize tied-up capital and optimize working capital performance across the Group. * Identify structural performance gaps, develop business cases, define action plans, and coordinate cross-functional execution to achieve targeted KPI improvements. * Track, report, and validate the financial impact of improvement initiatives, ensuring sustainable benefits are embedded into business operations where applicable. * Monitor and report progress against cash flow and liquidity targets. Strategic KPI Improvement Initiatives * Identify opportunities to improve cash flow, liquidity, forecast accuracy, and working capital performance. * Lead and deliver one-time initiatives to drive measurable improvements in key cash flow, and liquidity KPIs. * Analyze performance gaps, define action plans, and coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful implementation. * Track, validate, and communicate the impact of initiatives against agreed targets and KPIs. * Challenge existing processes and drive continuous improvement through best practices in cash management and forecasting. * Act as a catalyst for continuous improvement by identifying and delivering targeted actions to address underperforming areas. Who You Are To succeed in this role, and at Polestar in general, you'll need tenacity, flexibility, and curiosity. The ability to take initiative, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities is essential. You are analytical and structured, with a strong understanding of liquidity and cash flow dynamics. You communicate effectively across functions and cultures, challenge the status quo when needed, and enjoy turning financial insights into tangible business actions. In addition, we believe you have these qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. * 7+ years of experience in Treasury, Liquidity Management, Corporate Finance, Cash Management, FP&A, or related disciplines. * Minimum 5 years of experience within the automotive industry. * Proven experience managing liquidity and cash flow forecasting in a multinational environment with multiple legal entities. * Strong expertise in cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and working capital optimization. * Experience implementing reporting frameworks, dashboards, and performance management processes. * Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels. * Experience working with ERP and Treasury Management Systems. * Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills. * Good knowledge of cash pooling structures, in-house banking, FX risk management, and cash management processes is highly desirable. * Familiarity with banking platforms is advantageous. Polestar is an international company, with various backgrounds represented. English is the language of written and spoken communication. While we are global, we maintain a growth mindset. Change happens often at Polestar, but so does progress. Expect an accelerating and exciting environment. The process If the above matches your ambitions, be sure to apply. Due to the summer holiday period, our recruitment process is moving at a slower pace, and we may not be able to provide updates in the meantime. We look forward to getting back to you during August. The Polestar journey is an electric one.

Polestar

The opportunity We're currently looking for a Group Category Manager – Corporate Services & Professional Services to join our Procurement team. In this role, you will lead a team responsible for shaping and developing key indirect procurement categories, driving strategic sourcing initiatives, and creating long-term business value. This is a role for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, leadership, and commercial impact, someone who can challenge the status quo, influence stakeholders, and turn procurement into a true value driver for the business. This position is based in Gothenburg. We believe in combining in-person collaboration with flexibility to focus where you work best. The responsibilities In this role, you'll take full ownership of your categories, ensuring they deliver measurable value to the business. As part of the Procurement organization, you will: * Lead and develop category strategies, linking procurement activities to financial and operational outcomes * Drive high-impact sourcing initiatives, including complex negotiations and supplier selection * Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and challenge business needs when required * Lead and coach a team of category professionals, including hiring and performance management * Monitor category performance, including cost optimization, supplier performance, and value creation The ideal candidate To succeed in this role, you bring a combination of strategic mindset, leadership capability, and commercial sharpness. You are confident challenging stakeholders, navigating complexity, and driving change in large organizations. You demonstrate strong analytical thinking, are comfortable making decisions based on data, and have the courage to push initiatives forward even in demanding situations. With a collaborative and proactive approach, you build trust across functions while maintaining a clear focus on business outcomes. In addition, you'll need the following qualifications: * Extensive experience in category management and indirect procurement, enabling you to identify opportunities and drive value in complex categories * Proven track record in strategic sourcing and negotiations, critical to delivering measurable business impact * Solid experience in leading teams, ensuring performance, development, and engagement * Strong analytical skills, including spend analysis and category planning, supporting fact-based decision-making * A relevant university degree (e.g. Business Administration, Engineering) and 10+ years of experience, including senior-level responsibilities Polestar is an international company, with various backgrounds represented. English is the language of written and spoken communication. Change happens often, but so does progress. Expect an exciting, fast-moving environment where you can make a real impact. The process If the above matches your ambitions, we encourage you to apply. The selection process is ongoing, and the role will remain open until filled. As we move through the Swedish summer holiday season, there may be a slight delay in our process. We look forward to getting back to you in August. The Polestar journey is an electric one.

Knowit Group

Knowit i Göteborg söker Lösningsarkitekt Är du en person som drivs av att designa moderna och hållbara lösningar – och som gillar att ha en fot i strategin och en fot i tekniken? Som lösningsarkitekt hos oss får du en nyckelroll i våra projekt, där du sätter riktningen för arkitektur, teknikval och implementering i nära samarbete med både kund och utvecklingsteam. I rollen får du både agera rådgivare och arbeta hands-on. I vissa uppdrag är du först på plats, utforskar möjligheter och etablerar ramar som andra bygger vidare på. I andra är du en del av ett större team där du vägleder tekniska beslut genom hela utvecklingscykeln. OM ROLLEN SOM LÖSNINGSARKITEKT PÅ KNOWIT: Som Lösningsarkitekt hos oss får du arbeta med en bred och modern teknikstack som innefattar * Molnplattformar: Azure, AWS, GCP * Infrastruktur & DevOps: Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, Azure  * DevOpsSystemdesign: Event-driven architecture, microservices, serverless * Vi tror på teknisk nyfikenhet, och du är med och påverkar de verktyg och metoder vi använder i våra projekt. Du behöver inte ha jobbat med hela vår teknikstack – det viktigaste är att du är nyfiken, lösningsorienterad och villig att växa med oss. VEM SÖKER VI: Vi söker dig som har erfarenhet inom systemutveckling, arkitektur eller som tech lead, och som har en förståelse för molnplattformar och hur man bygger säkra och skalbara lösningar. Du är van att kommunicera tekniska beslut på ett sätt som fungerar lika bra för utvecklare som för verksamhetsnära intressenter. Vi ser att du behärskar svenska och engelska flytande, både i tal och skrift. AI är en naturlig del av våra arbetssätt – från interna verktyg till lösningar vi skapar för kund. Vi ser gärna att du har erfarenhet av att jobba med AI, maskininlärning eller beslutsstöd. Men det viktigaste är kanske ändå att du är nyfiken på hur tekniken kan användas på riktigt – i vardagen, i teamet och i leveranserna. VAD ERBJUDER KNOWIT GÖTEBORG? Hos oss får du arbeta med projekt som matchar både din kompetens och dina personliga intressen – oavsett om det är hos innovativa startups eller väletablerade organisationer. Du kommer att vara del av spännande uppdrag där avancerade lösningar inom AI, maskininlärning och där datadrivna beslut står i fokus. Vår kultur präglas av innovation, hållbarhet och en sund balans mellan arbete och privatliv. Vi har ett modernt kontor mitt i centrala Göteborg, men erbjuder samtidigt stor flexibilitet för dig som föredrar att arbeta på distans. Det är just nu semestertider och vi vill förvarna att det kan ta längre tid än vanligt med respons från oss. Vi hoppas du har överseende med det och önskar dig en otroligt bra sommar!