Team Lead, Group Consolidation · Polestar

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:05:36 GMT
Finance

Polestar · Göteborg, Sweden · hybrid

The opportunity We're currently looking for a Team Lead, Group Consolidation to join our Group Accounting team in Gothenburg. In this role, you will be responsible for the consolidation of global financial reporting and for providing accurate, timely and uniform consolidated financial data for Polestar Group.

As a people manager, you will lead a team of five and balance operational excellence with coaching and collaboration in a global finance environment. This position is based in Gothenburg, Sweden. We believe in a hybrid way of working that supports both focused individual work and in-person collaboration, enabling teams to perform at their best.

Responsibilities In this role, you will be expected to lead and secure accurate and timely group closings and reporting at consolidated level. Working as part of Group Accounting, you will be instrumental in ensuring high-quality financial reporting and analysis across the group.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the monthly, quarterly and yearly group closing process, including group consolidation and internal and external financial reporting

Performing financial analysis on group level

Preparing external IFRS quarterly and annual financial reports

Providing accounting guidance to the wider finance organisation

Participating in finance-related projects and initiatives

Ideal Candidate To succeed in this role and at Polestar, you need to be confident in navigating complex accounting topics, comfortable working under tight deadlines, and able to combine leadership with hands-on expertise. You have experience taking a leading role in a team setting and are used to collaborating across functions and with external stakeholders. You communicate clearly, can provide guidance when needed, and are comfortable acting as a speaking partner on accounting and reporting matters in an international environment.

Requirements

A university degree in Business Administration with a focus on finance or accounting, which provides the technical foundation required for group accounting and consolidation work

Minimum ten years of relevant experience from a global corporate accounting function or audit environment, enabling you to manage complex group reporting requirements

Strong knowledge of IFRS accounting standards and group consolidation, essential for accurate external and internal reporting

Experience from leading or coaching a team, which is required to succeed as a people manager

Solid experience working with consolidation systems, primarily AARO, used in the group consolidation process

Benefits We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

If this sounds like a match for your ambitions, we look forward to hearing from you. Selection is ongoing and the job advert will remain open until the position is filled.