Program Controller to premium EV brand!

Are you an analytical controller with a passion for the automotive industry and product lifecycles? Do you thrive in cross-functional, international environments where your financial insights directly shape key strategic decisions? Then this might be your next opportunity!

About the position

Perido is looking for a Program Controller to join our client, a leading global premium EV brand. This positions is located in Gothenburg.

In this role, you will hold a key position supporting the development and financial steering of vehicle programs throughout key program milestones. You will work closely with Program Management and cross-functional stakeholders—including R&D, Manufacturing, Design, Procurement, Business Office, Volume Planning, and Finance—to ensure financial transparency and drive efficient program execution. The position uniquely combines program controlling across the full product lifecycle with financial controlling within a major automotive group, covering joint venture production and strategic sister-brand operations. providing broad exposure to both program and product cost controlling. You will also engage in close cooperation with international counterparts.

Your daily tasks

• Drive and communicate the financial progression of model year programs against established targets and milestones
• Serve as a key financial partner to program management, providing quality-assured financial data to support decision-making throughout the program lifecycle
• Act as the primary contact for program-related financial matters, both within Finance and towards operational stakeholders
• Secure, analyze, and deliver investment (CAPEX), cost, and profitability data for program milestones, including clear explanations of variances and underlying business drivers
• Actively participate in all financial planning processes, including Forecasts, Budget, and Business Planning (BPL), covering investment spend and vehicle profitability
• Lead financial controlling activities for manufacturing plants, ensuring robust reporting, analyses, and financial performance assessments aligned with business realities
• Perform financial analyses of transfer prices from manufacturing plants in close collaboration with transfer pricing controllers
• Drive and support business case development and investigations related to manufacturing operations, including Bill of Material (BOM) development, cost improvement initiatives, and cost reduction tracking

Your characteristics

To succeed in this role, you possess a strong analytical mindset and the ability to translate complex financial information into actionable business insights. You thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional, and international environment, balancing strategic financial planning with operational business support. As a person, you are self-motivated, driven, and proactive when it comes to solving issues and suggesting improvements. You possess excellent communication skills and have a proven ability to build strong working relationships with multiple stakeholders.

Does this sound like an exciting challenge for you? We look forward to receiving your application—apply today!

Qualifications:

• Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent academic background
• 3–10 years of experience in financial controlling or analyst roles, including experience setting and following up targets
• Outstanding analytical capabilities
• Very strong skills in Excel and complex data handling
• Strong project management skills, acting as the key link and center for inputs from numerous internal stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English

Meritorious:

• Understanding of potential cost and revenue drivers within the automotive industry
• Experience with product cost structures, BOM development, or transfer pricing

Contract type and hours

Full-time, consulting assignment until 2027-02-28. Start 2026-10-01.

Let us help you take the next step in your career

Our vision is to ensure that everyone thrives and feels engaged at work. With us, you will find a wide variety of assignments, where you can either be employed directly by a company or work as a consultant through Perido. We are one of Sweden’s largest consulting firms for professionals, which gives you many opportunities. As a consultant, you become an important part of our organization and contribute your expertise within our clients’ organizations.

Read more about us at Perido: https://perido.se/om-oss/

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