Head of Group Product Cost Controlling

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 a positive and analytical leader with strong people leadership capabilities and the ability to navigate naturally between financial and technical topics. You combine a holistic business perspective with a willingness to dive deep into details when required. You are self-driven, collaborative, and an excellent communicator who continuously strives for improvement and strong results.

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.
• A genuine interest in working in an international and diverse environment involving stakeholders across multiple countries, brands, and functions.
• 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 the profitability of TRATON’s product portfolio. We operate in a dynamic and complex environment, working closely with cross-functional management teams and product development organizations across the Group.

Our culture is characterized by collaboration, high ambition, openness, and continuous learning. We believe diversity and inclusion drive innovation and better decision-making, and we actively foster an environment where different perspectives and backgrounds are valued. At TRATON, we also recognize the importance of work-life balance and aim to provide the flexibility and support employees need to succeed professionally and personally.

TRATON AB Offers

We offer a dynamic and engaging workplace where collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement are part of everyday life. You will be part of a strong team environment that encourages knowledge sharing and close cooperation across functions. 

With a structured development plan and a wide range of training opportunities, TRATON supports your professional growth both locally and internationally. 

Benefits include access to our health center in mapor a wellness allowance, bonus, flexible working hours, and company car leasing. The group also arranges events for employees and their families, and for those living in Stockholm. 

Application

We look forward to receiving your application, consisting of your CV and kindly ask you not to share a cover letter to ensure an efficient and unbiased recruitment process for all parties.

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, peter.schultz@se.traton.com 

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact:
Wojciech Dobak, Talent Acquisition Specialist, wojciech.dobak@scania.com 

We look forward to your application!

This recruitment process is handled by Scania for TRATON AB.

BE PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER

At TRATON, you are an important part of something big. Joining us means gaining access to the ins and outs of the entire transportation industry. As part of a global team of industry experts, you get to think bigger, experience more, and reach further.