Quality Manager – | DEFA, Nesbyen, Norway

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.

Vitrolife

At the Vitrolife Group, we work every day to unlock the full potential of science and technology to reduce the barriers towards building a family. Together we help our customers and their patients to fulfill the dream of having a baby. What you´ll do as Sales Account Manager In this role, you will take on challenging tasks in a varied position and be expected to involve and interact with clinics and all relevant stakeholders, as well as interact with several contact points in the company like: marketing managers, product managers, customer service, technical support and senior lab support like clinical support. You will be responsible for achieving your personal sales targets, developing strategic business plans, and managing your territory effectively (Berlin, Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, Saxony-Anhalt, Saxony Among your key responsibilities: * Achieve your sales targets within your assigned territory. * Develop, manage, execute, and monitor strategic business plans, including monthly reporting and forecasting for each county in your territory. * Build and maintain a network with key stakeholders such as IVF Lab Directors, Medical Directors, Obstetricians, Gynecologists, and Embryologists to promote and sell Vitrolife’s products and services. * Conduct customer visits and attend third-party events to establish relationships and support user education on Vitrolife’s products. * Negotiate and establish agreements with clinics to drive sales and partnerships. * Gather and analyze business intelligence, including clinic dynamics, customer trends, competitor activities, and complaints, to inform strategic decisions. * Continuously monitor and document customer activities in the CRM system. * Collaborate closely with Customer Service to ensure logistical excellence. * Plan and conduct follow-up workshops, training courses, and events such as exhibitions and conferences to enhance customer engagement and education. * Resolve key client issues promptly and develop strategic plans to improve client outcomes. What We’re Looking For? * University degree in Biology or similar field or significant work experience in the life science industry. * Minimum 5 years of experience in a hands on sales / account position * 2+ years / relevant network working with IVF Laboratory directors, Medical Directors, Obstetricians, Gynaecologists, and Embryologists * Fluent in German and English * Happy to travel 3-4 days per week Why Vitrolife Group? Because here, your work truly matters. You’ll be joining a team where: * Meets purpose, and every project is guided by the desire to help more people fulfill their dream of having a baby. * Learning never stops, and you’ll have opportunities to grow professionally while contributing to a meaningful mission. * Global collaboration is part of our DNA, you’ll work with colleagues across countries in a multicultural, inclusive environment. * Quality, integrity, innovation and collaboration are not just words, they’re the foundation of how we work and grow together. We are offering a dynamic workplace with highly professional and ambitious colleagues and world leading, quality IVF products. Terms & conditions are according to company policy and employment regulations in country of employment. Vitrolife Group is a global provider of medical devices and genetic services. Based on science and advanced research capabilities, we develop services and products for personalized genetic information and medical device products. We support our customers by improving their clinical practice for the patient's outcome of fertility treatment. We are currently approximately 1 100 colleagues worldwide, with headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden. Vitrolife Group's products and services are available in more than 110 countries through our own presence in 30 countries and a network of distributors. Vitrolife Group is a sustainable market leader and aims to be the preferred partner for IVF-clinics by providing superior products and services with the vision of fulfilling the dream of having a baby. The Vitrolife share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. We look forward to receiving your application!

Tripadvisor

Associate Product Manager | Viator  About Tripadvisor  The Tripadvisor Group connects people to experiences worth sharing, and aims to be the world’s most trusted source for travel and experiences. We leverage our brands, technology, and capabilities to connect our global audience with partners through rich content, travel guidance, and two-sided marketplaces for experiences, accommodations, restaurants, and other travel categories. The subsidiaries of Tripadvisor, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRIP), include a portfolio of travel brands and businesses, including Tripadvisor, Viator, and TheFork.   Role Overview Viator is seeking an Associate Product Manager (APM) to join our growing product team. This entry-level role is designed for individuals with strong curiosity, analytical ability and a passion for delivering customer value through technology. You’ll work closely with an experienced PM mentor and cross-functional partners to ship real product features and develop core skills in a hands-on environment. This role sits within our B2B Pillar, and will be working on Products that Operators interact with on a daily basis, such as joining Vaitor, listing new and managing existing Products. This role will focus on contributing to initiatives aligned to company priorities under the guidance of a Senior/Principal Product mentor. You’ll use data and customer insights to inform your decisions, write detailed product specifications and collaborate with Engineering and Design to bring ideas to life. This is a great opportunity to grow as a product thinker, communicator, and collaborator while playing a role in helping millions of travelers discover unforgettable experiences.   Job Location: Hybrid This role is a hybrid position that requires 2 days per week in our London office.   What You’ll Do * Collaborate with your PM mentor and cross-functional partners to deliver features that support near-term goals and align with Viator’s strategic direction * Develop a strong understanding of traveler and operator needs, regularly incorporating user feedback and research into your work * Write clear, detailed product specifications, including goals, success metrics, edge cases, and open questions * Contribute to the planning and prioritization of your team’s backlog, helping break down features into milestones that deliver incremental value * Use both quantitative data and qualitative feedback to guide decisions, identify opportunities, and iterate on features * Participate in product reviews, roadmap discussions, and release planning with a clear, user-focused point of view * Communicate clearly with stakeholders across Engineering, Design, Product Analytics, and Operations, ensuring expectations are aligned and work is visible * Proactively engage with your pod and peers, fostering collaboration and contributing ideas that improve both team dynamics and product outcomes   Skills & Experience  * 1–3 years of professional experience in a product-adjacent function (e.g., Tech Support, Product Analytics, Account Management, Business Development, or Product Owner/Scrum roles) * Experience working within or alongside a Product function products that solve real user problems * Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate ideas, decisions, and tradeoffs * Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and contribute to shared goals * Proactive approach to problem-solving, including breaking down tasks and seeking input from stakeholders * Comfort working with data to inform decisions and evaluate success * Curiosity, initiative and a growth mindset * Exposure to or strong interest in AI technologies and their application in product development * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a technical, business, design, or related field * Exposure to product development tools (e.g., Jira, Figma, Confluence, analytics platforms) * Experience participating in user research, surveys, or usability testing * Familiarity with the travel or marketplace space * Basic understanding of AI/ML capabilities or trends in user-facing applications * Demonstrated ability to use AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and decision-making in day-to-day work. * Proven ability to operate effectively with a global-first mindset    What We Offer  * Competitive compensation packages (routinely benchmarked against the latest industry data), including base salary and annual bonuses * “Work your way” with flexibility to suit your lifestyle. Tripadvisor Group takes a remote-friendly approach to collaboration across a worldwide team, with the option to join on-site as often as you’d like or as required by your team. * Flexible schedule. Work-life balance is ingrained in our culture by design. Trust and accountability make it work. * Donation matching. Give back? Give more! We match qualifying charitable donations annually. * Tuition assistance. Want to level up your career? We love to hear it! Receive annual support for qualified programs. * Lifestyle benefit. An annual benefit to spend on yourself. Use it on travel, wellness, or whatever suits you. * Travel perks. We believe that travel is employee development, so we provide discounts and more. * Employee assistance program. We’re here for you with resources and programs to help you through life’s challenges. * Health benefits. We offer great coverage and competitive premiums. * Generous referral scheme. Help us grow and be rewarded with generous awards for referring successful candidates.       Our Cultural Pillars: Traveler first We exist to create value for our customer, the traveler. We enable our suppliers and partners to unlock this value. Their collective behaviors and insights are what drives us.  Execution is our edge We act fast, experiment, learn from failure, iterate, and improve the solutions of tomorrow across every aspect of our business. Our execution is agile, data-driven, prioritised, and built to scale. We assume no problem is someone else’s problem and finish what can be done today, knowing tomorrow will bring fresh challenges.  We succeed together The best outcomes are driven by empathic, humble, and diverse subject matter experts working toward shared goals. We collaborate relentlessly, challenge assumptions, give actionable feedback, and set each other up for success through empowered teams with a clear charter. We transparently take ownership of our growth, individually and as a team. We celebrate the quality of our effort, our learnings, and our collective achievements.   We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please make sure to reach out to your individual recruiter or our team at AccessibleRecruiting@tripadvisor.com. If you have any additional questions about careers at Tripadvisor you can email us at recruitment@tripadvisor.com. We have all the answers!       #LI-GM1 #YLI-Hybrid