Manager - Group Accounting Operations & Shared Services Centre

At Polestar, we are revolutionizing the electric vehicle industry, pushing the boundaries of innovation, sustainability, and performance. As we continue our rapid growth, we are looking for an exceptional Manager, Group Accounting Operations & Shared Services Centre to lead our global accounting operations and drive efficiency across our finance function.

The Opportunity

As the Manager, Group Accounting Operations & Shared Services Centre, you will be at the forefront of our financial transformation. You will partner with key stakeholders to deliver world-class accounting services, ensure financial accuracy, and drive continuous improvement in our finance and accounting processes. Your role will be pivotal in optimizing our shared services model, enhancing cost efficiency, and ensuring high-quality financial operations.

The Responsibilities

Delivering Best-in-Class Financial Operations

• Lead and optimize the Group Accounting Operations & Shared Services (GAOS) function, ensuring excellence in service delivery.
• Act as the primary liaison between our external partners (e.g., GAD) and internal finance teams, ensuring seamless collaboration and high customer satisfaction.
• Drive key financial KPIs, service level agreements (SLAs), and budget compliance to maintain world-class standards.
• Monitor and approve partner resource planning, costs, and budget allocations.
• Act as the focal point for issue resolution and escalation, ensuring quick and effective problem-solving.
• Collaborate with Global Process Owners (GPOs) to refine workflows, improve operational metrics, and implement industry best practices.
• Lead a team of process developers focused on O2C (Order-to-Cash), P2P (Procure-to-Pay), and R2R (Record-to-Report) functions.
• Strengthen internal controls to mitigate transaction risks and financial exposure.

Standardization & Future-Ready Operations

• Champion simplification, standardization, and digitization of financial processes to ensure scalability and efficiency.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of accounting policies, driving alignment across systems and teams.
• Develop and monitor Master/Transitory Service Agreements (MSA/TSA) with structured reporting mechanisms and meaningful metrics.

The Ideal Candidate

You are a natural leader with a passion for driving change and fostering high-performing teams.  You bring a strategic yet hands-on approach, seamlessly balancing big-picture thinking with operational execution. You are resilient and adaptable and thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments and enjoy turning challenges into opportunities. As an exceptional communicator, you excel at influencing stakeholders across all levels, ensuring alignment and collaboration. You have a deep passion for innovation and sustainability drives you to contribute meaningfully to redefining the future of mobility.

What you bring:

• Global expertise in managing finance and accounting operations in a shared services or BPO environment.
• Deep understanding of O2C, S2P, and R2R processes within an international setting, preferably in the automotive or manufacturing industry.
• Proven success in leading F&A transitions, managing large-scale change initiatives, and implementing best-in-class service models.
• A data-driven mindset, leveraging KPIs to drive performance and strategic decision-making.
• Strong track record in business process improvement, policy development, and achieving operational excellence.
• 10+ years of experience in finance leadership roles within a global organization.
  

At Polestar, you will be part of a cross-functional and international team, with English as a natural language for written and spoken communication.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a fast-growing, mission-driven electric vehicle company shaping the future of mobility.
• Work with a dynamic and collaborative global finance team in an environment that values innovation, agility, and excellence.
• Drive impactful change in a company that is not only disrupting the industry but also committed to sustainability.

The Process

Are you ready to accelerate your career with us? Apply now and be part of the movement that’s redefining the future of electric vehicles. We apply a continuous selection process and the job post will be open until the position is filled.

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