At TRATON Group, we believe that the whole can be greater than the sum of its parts. Together with our brands, we can make the future of transportation more sustainable. Let's make a difference together.
The TRATON AB office in Södertälje brings together colleagues from across the Group's brands and functions. We solve strategic challenges in a collaborative, international environment where knowledge sharing and new ideas are encouraged.
With its brands Scania, MAN, Volkswagen Truck & Bus and International, TRATON Group is one of the world's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. As part of a global team of industry experts, you will help shape the future of sustainable transportation. Learn more at www.traton.com.
Role Summary
As Head of Group Product Cost Controlling, you will lead a global organization within Group Finance across Munich, Södertälje, and Chicago. Success in this role requires the ability to lead through leaders, drive collaboration across brands, and build a strong product cost mindset throughout the TRATON Group.
Together with your team, you will ensure product profitability by providing transparency, defining cost targets, and supporting strategic decision-making throughout the product lifecycle. Working closely with Finance, R&D, Procurement, and brand organizations, you will play a key role in strengthening competitiveness and long-term value creation across the Group.
Job Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategic Responsibility
• Lead a global Product Cost Controlling organization of approximately 40 employees through six managers across Munich, Södertälje, and Chicago.
• Build a high-performing culture by developing leaders, strengthening capabilities, and driving continuous improvement.
• Define and execute Product Cost Controlling strategies that support profitability, competitiveness, and value creation across the TRATON Group.
• Anticipate future cost challenges and opportunities while ensuring strong cross-functional collaboration across Finance, R&D, Procurement, and Brand organizations.
Product Cost Controlling Responsibilities
• Establish and maintain product cost transparency and gross margin visibility across TRATON brands throughout the product lifecycle.
• Develop and continuously improve Product Cost Controlling methodologies, processes, and standards across the Group.
• Define cost targets, challenge assumptions, and drive cross-functional initiatives to improve product profitability and competitiveness.
• Consolidate, analyze, and communicate product cost insights, risks, and opportunities to senior stakeholders to support strategic decision-making.
• Own make-or-buy governance and support financial target setting for Product Cost Optimization activities.
Who You Are
We are looking for an analytical and collaborative leader who can confidently navigate financial and technical topics. You combine a strategic perspective with attention to detail and have a strong drive for continuous improvement.
We also believe that you have:
• A degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or another relevant field, combined with a strong interest in technical products and engineering-related topics.
• Proven experience leading leaders in a complex, international, and geographically distributed organization.
• At least 5-10 years of relevant experience within Finance, Controlling, Purchasing, R&D, Project Management, Strategy, or related areas.
• Strong analytical capabilities and a high level of quality awareness, ownership, and accountability.
• A structured, communicative, and collaborative working style.
• The ability to present complex information and data in a clear, concise, and compelling manner.
• Experience working with product profitability, product costing, business cases, or cost optimization in a complex environment.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• A constructive and proactive mindset, with the ability to challenge, influence, and drive progress while supporting long-term profitability through robust cost governance.
This Is Us
Group Product Cost Controlling is part of Project and Product Cost Controlling and plays a key role in ensuring profitability across TRATON's product portfolio. We work closely with management teams and product development organizations across the Group.
Our culture is built on collaboration, openness, continuous learning, and inclusion. We value diverse perspectives and believe they drive better decisions, innovation, and sustainable results.
TRATON AB Offers
We offer an innovative and collaborative workplace with strong development opportunities both locally and internationally.
Benefits include access to our health center in Mapor, a wellness allowance, bonus, flexible working hours, company car leasing, and employee and family events.
Application
We look forward to receiving your application and kindly ask you not to include a cover letter to ensure an efficient and unbiased recruitment process.
Apply as soon as possible, no later than 11.10.2026. Screening will take place on an ongoing basis during the application period. Logical and personality tests may be used as part of the selection process, and a background check may be required for this role.
If you have questions or would like more information, please contact:
Peter Schultz, Head of Project and Product Cost Controlling
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact:
Wojciech Dobak, Talent Acquisition Specialist
We look forward to your application.
This recruitment process is handled by Scania for TRATON AB.