Division Finance Manager

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.
Magna Electronics develops cutting-edge technology for the Future Car. Our international, agile and highly collaborative teams aim be the leader in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and to accelerate the growth in Autonomous Driving. Creating safer journeys and enhancing every drive.
Forward. For all.

About us
Magna is a global automotive supplier and manufacturer. The company is renowned for designing, developing, and manufacturing automotive components and systems for many of the world's major car manufacturers. Magna is also engaged in the development of advanced technologies for autonomous vehicles and vehicle electrification. With its extensive technical expertise and global presence, Magna is a significant player in the automotive industry. 
In Sweden we are a team of 1,200 employees with 800 based at our manufacturing site in Vårgårda.  

Your future role
In the role of Division Finance Manager you collaborate closely with the General Manager of the Vårgårda manufacturing site, ensuring seamless communication and alignment on financial matters. Your primary responsibility is to deliver comprehensive financial reports to the President of Operations who reports to the Vice President Finance at Magna Electronics. Leading a dynamic Finance team you drive strategic initiatives and foster a culture of excellence in financial management and reporting throughout the organisation. Your leadership ensures the smooth operation of financial processes and facilitates informed decision-making at both regional and corporate levels.

You will evaluate costs, budgets, and trends to pinpoint opportunities for increased profits and enhanced asset utilization. Your strategic insights will be the catalyst for more efficient operations and resource utilization. Additionally, anticipate and mitigate potential risks through proactive analysis, ensuring a secure and resilient financial future.  It's not just about analyzing numbers; it's about sculpting a path to success.

You will also: 

• Participate in the overall analysis of the group’s financial results.
• Participate in continuous meetings to review, understand and document major performance variances by operating entity through dialogue.
• Generate key financial reports and other key operating metrics on a monthly basis for distribution to executive management.
• Assist in the preparation of the quarterly review materials for executive management.
• Review of division financial statements to understand major fluctuations.
• Assist in the division budget and forecast preparation through analytics and data integrity.  

Who we are looking for
To be successful in this role we belive that you hold a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance as a minimum requirement. You have at least 5 years of experience from a similar role in a global environment. You are very experienced with financial analysis in a highly paced industry, preferably automotive. 

In addition to having very strong financial and data analysis skills, you should also have a willingness to get to know the operations to understand where the numbers come from in order to be able to suggest necessary change. You also have very good communications and interpersonal skills in order to be able to spread your knowledge within the organization to achieve better financial management.

You also have: 

• Knowledge of US GAAP.
• Proficient advanced computer skills, knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
• Proficient advanced computer-based application software: manufacturing software/databases SAP, HFM & BW a plus

What we offer
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are. Awareness. Unity. Empowerment.

Contact and application
We partner up with Capus AB in this recruitment process. If you have any questions - please contact Kristina Peltola, kristina.peltola@capus.se, +46 73 994 88 41. 

Capus is one of the leading recruitment companies in the Nordics. We offer both permanent recruitment services as well as interim- and consultancy services. We area a group of experienced consultants with one of the largest research & analysis departments on the market. Through our networks and solid research, we find candidates who match our clients’ requirements and needs on all levels. We are also a part of Talentor International which means that we can support our clients in 30+ countries around the world. For more information, see www.capus.se.