Automotive Program & Cost Controller

In this role, you will support the financial management and development of vehicle programs across key milestones and throughout the product lifecycle. As the financial controller for assigned model-year programs, you will partner closely with Program Management and cross-functional teams to provide financial transparency, enable informed decision-making, and support efficient program execution. The position covers both program investments and vehicle profitability, combining strategic financial planning with hands-on business controlling. You will collaborate with stakeholders across functions such as Program Management, Research & Development, Manufacturing, Design, Procurement, Business Planning, Volume Planning, and Finance. The role also involves close collaboration with external partners and manufacturing organizations responsible for providing development cost quotations, investment estimates, and production-related financial data. You will contribute to key financial planning cycles, including forecasting, budgeting, and long-term business planning, covering investment expenditure, product costs, and vehicle profitability for your assigned programs. In addition to program controlling, the position includes financial controlling responsibilities related to manufacturing plants, providing exposure to both program finance and product/manufacturing cost controlling. Key Responsibilities Manage and communicate the financial development of model-year programs against agreed targets, budgets, and milestones. Act as a financial business partner to Program Management, providing reliable financial information, analysis, and decision support throughout the program lifecycle. Serve as a key point of contact for program-related financial topics across Finance and operational functions. Consolidate, analyse, and present investment, cost, and profitability information for key program milestones, including variance analysis and explanations of underlying business drivers. Support decisions concerning capital expenditure (CAPEX), product profitability, and short- and long-term financial planning through analyses, business cases, and financial investigations. Coordinate financial input from multiple functions to ensure accurate and consistent program planning, forecasting, and reporting. Manage financial controlling activities related to manufacturing operations, ensuring robust reporting, analysis, and assessment of financial performance. Analyse manufacturing and transfer-pricing structures in close cooperation with relevant finance and controlling stakeholders. Develop and support business cases and financial investigations related to manufacturing operations, including Bill of Material (BOM) development, cost-improvement initiatives, and cost-reduction tracking. Identify financial risks and opportunities and provide actionable insights to relevant stakeholders. What Will Make You Successful You have a strong analytical mindset and are comfortable working with complex financial and operational information. You can translate detailed data into clear business insights and communicate effectively with stakeholders from different functions and levels of the organization. You enjoy working in a cross-functional and international environment and are comfortable balancing strategic financial planning with operational business support. You are structured, proactive, and able to coordinate inputs from multiple stakeholders while maintaining a clear view of deadlines, priorities, and financial targets. Competence Requirements 3–10 years of experience in financial controlling or financial analyst roles. Excellent analytical capabilities. Strong Excel skills and experience handling data. Experience in controlling, including setting targets and monitoring performance against them. Strong project management skills, with the ability to act as a central point for coordinating and consolidating input from numerous internal stakeholders. Understanding of potential cost and revenue drivers within the automotive industry. Other Requirements Self-motivated and driven, with a proactive approach to resolving issues and identifying potential improvements. Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with multiple stakeholders. A solution-oriented mindset and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment. Start Date & Application: Start Date: 2026-10-01 End Date: 2027-02-28 Application Deadline: 2026-09-28 Location: Gothenburg Selections and interviews are ongoing! Sway Sourcing is an innovative recruitment partner specializing in matching the right talent with the right company—quickly and efficiently. Our primary focus lies in Finance, Administration, HR, Marketing, and IT, but we also have the broad expertise and flexibility required to deliver tailored recruitment solutions across all industries. Although we are a relatively new player, we have already gained the trust of many of Sweden's largest companies and operate both nationally and internationally. With bases in Sweden and Spain, we offer a unique combination of local expertise and global reach. Our strong network and deep industry insights make us the obvious partner for companies looking to stay ahead in their recruitment efforts.