Costing & Commercial Controller - Gothenburg at Sway Sourcing

Göteborgs Stad, , Sweden -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Costing, Commercial Controlling, Financial Analysis, Pricing Strategies, Financial Modeling, Excel Proficiency, BI Tools, Cost Structures, Profitability Analysis, Negotiation Support, Investment Assessment, Procurement Collaboration, Engineering Collaboration, Process Improvement, TcPCM

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

We are looking for a Senior Product Costing Controller for our client in Gothenburg. In this role, you will act as the key financial partner to the Sales organization within a global industrial company. The purpose of the assignment is to ensure that pricing strategies, customer offers, and commercial decisions are supported by accurate product costing and solid financial analysis. You will provide Sales teams with clear cost structures and profitability insights, playing an important role in customer negotiations and business evaluations. This is a high-impact position involving close collaboration with Sales leadership and senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Commercial Partnership: Serve as the main financial point of contact for Sales, offering cost transparency and strategic business recommendations. Negotiation Support: Assist Account Managers in customer discussions with data-driven insights on cost structures and margin implications. Financial Scenarios: Develop pricing strategies and financial simulations to support negotiation tactics and commercial positioning. Profitability Management: Take ownership of product costing and margin analysis, identifying financial risks and improvement opportunities. Investment & Opportunity Assessment: Evaluate business opportunities and provide go/no-go recommendations based on financial viability and long-term profitability. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Procurement and Engineering to assess supplier quotes and the financial impact of technical changes. Process Improvement: Contribute to the development and enhancement of costing tools and commercial finance processes. Requirements Experience: 4–8 years of experience in commercial controlling, product costing, or financial analysis within automotive or other advanced manufacturing environments. Analytical Skills: Strong financial modeling skills with advanced Excel proficiency; experience with BI tools is a plus. Industry Knowledge: Good understanding of manufacturing cost structures and production processes. Communication: Ability to translate complex financial data into clear and actionable insights for both commercial teams and management. Mindset: Proactive, self-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment. Merit: Experience with TcPCM (Teamcenter Product Cost Management) or similar systems is advantageous but not required. Start Date & Application: Start Date: 2026-04-13 End Date: 2026-12-31 Application Deadline: 2026-04-08 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.

Responsibilities

The role serves as the key financial partner to the Sales organization, ensuring pricing strategies and commercial decisions are supported by accurate product costing and solid financial analysis. Responsibilities include providing cost transparency, supporting negotiations with data-driven insights, and assessing business opportunities for financial viability.