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Business Manager
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for commercial excellence, customer relationships, and financial performance? We’re looking for a dynamic and proactive individual to join our team and take full ownership of commercial program leadership in the role as Business Manager.
As our Business Manager, you’ll be the key link between our customers and internal teams, ensuring every program meets both financial goals and customer expectations. This role offers high visibility and influence across the business, with responsibility for operations across all sites.
Your mission
The main purpose of the role is to drive the commercial success of programs by managing financial deliverables, building strong customer relationships, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. Act as the primary commercial liaison between the company and customers, focusing on negotiation, pricing, and business development.
The position may be based at any of our three locations in Skara, Färgelanda or Låssby and will carry responsibility for our operations, regardless of the specific site.
Responsibilities
Lead the Commercial Side of Programs
Candidate profile
We are looking for a commercially minded professional with a university degree in Business, Economics, or a related field, and at least 3-5 years of experience in commercial, finance, or business management roles within the automotive industry. The ideal candidate has a strong background in customer negotiations, contract management, and commercial strategy, along with excellent financial analysis and reporting skills. Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, and IATF 16949 standards is highly desirable. You should be fluent in English and Swedish, both written and spoken, and additional language skills are a plus. You are also well familiar with Microsoft Office. You are a strategic and flexible individual with a hands-on approach and a willingness to travel to support key programs and customer relationships will thrive in this role.
Application
If you have any questions about the position, please feel free to contact our recruiter Monika Psag-Milicic at +46 734 116 854 or monika.psag-milicic@pn.se. We apply continuous selection, and the position may be filled before the final application date. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Please note that we do not accept applications via email — kindly apply through the link in the advertisement. Due to the summer holidays, we will not be able to provide feedback to candidates during weeks 28–31. Thank you for your understanding.
As our Business Manager, you’ll be the key link between our customers and internal teams, ensuring every program meets both financial goals and customer expectations. This role offers high visibility and influence across the business, with responsibility for operations across all sites.
Your mission
The main purpose of the role is to drive the commercial success of programs by managing financial deliverables, building strong customer relationships, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. Act as the primary commercial liaison between the company and customers, focusing on negotiation, pricing, and business development.
The position may be based at any of our three locations in Skara, Färgelanda or Låssby and will carry responsibility for our operations, regardless of the specific site.
Responsibilities
Lead the Commercial Side of Programs
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Manage financial and commercial activities for new, facelift, and change programs — ensuring alignment with budget and profitability targets.
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Create and present detailed quote packages (costs, capital, pricing strategies).
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Track program financials, identify improvement areas, and report performance to leadership and stakeholders.
Be the Voice to the Customer
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Act as the main point of contact for all commercial matters, building trust and ensuring transparency.
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Lead negotiations on pricing, contracts, and terms to secure win-win outcomes.
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Identify and develop new business opportunities within existing accounts.
Own the Financial Oversight
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Monitor key financial metrics — pricing, costs, tooling, and capex.
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Prepare financial updates for internal reviews and customer milestones.
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Ensure all commercial deliverables meet internal and customer quality standards.
Collaborate to Improve and Innovate
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Work closely with Program Development, Engineering, and Plant Management to align on commercial goals.
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Drive cost-saving initiatives (VA/VE) and support profitability throughout the product lifecycle.
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Participate in cross-functional teams to ensure alignment across departments.
Champion Compliance and Safety
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Promote and adhere to health, safety, and environmental policies.
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Support and comply with IATF 16949 and other relevant quality standards.
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Act immediately on any safety or environmental concerns.
Candidate profile
We are looking for a commercially minded professional with a university degree in Business, Economics, or a related field, and at least 3-5 years of experience in commercial, finance, or business management roles within the automotive industry. The ideal candidate has a strong background in customer negotiations, contract management, and commercial strategy, along with excellent financial analysis and reporting skills. Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, and IATF 16949 standards is highly desirable. You should be fluent in English and Swedish, both written and spoken, and additional language skills are a plus. You are also well familiar with Microsoft Office. You are a strategic and flexible individual with a hands-on approach and a willingness to travel to support key programs and customer relationships will thrive in this role.
Application
If you have any questions about the position, please feel free to contact our recruiter Monika Psag-Milicic at +46 734 116 854 or monika.psag-milicic@pn.se. We apply continuous selection, and the position may be filled before the final application date. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Please note that we do not accept applications via email — kindly apply through the link in the advertisement. Due to the summer holidays, we will not be able to provide feedback to candidates during weeks 28–31. Thank you for your understanding.