About the job 

Frauenthal Gnotec Group is looking for a driven, analytical and business-oriented Group Business Controller to strengthen our global finance function. In this central Group role, you will work closely with the CFO and plant finance teams worldwide, acting as a key partner in driving financial performance, transparency and strategic decision-making across the organization.

You will be responsible for leading Group budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning processes, while ensuring high-quality management reporting and performance analysis. As the financial bridge between Group Finance and our international operations, you will translate complex data into actionable insights, supporting profitability, investment decisions and continuous improvement initiatives across plants, products and regions.

The position is based at headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, with close interaction with our manufacturing sites across Europe, China and the US.

You will report to the CFO of Frauenthal Automotive Group.

Your responsibilities:

• Acting as a trusted financial partner to the Group CFO and senior management

• Leading the Group budget, forecast and long-term planning processes together with local Finance Managers

• Analyzing and explaining Group financial performance, deviations and trends

• Developing clear and insightful management reporting and KPIs

• Driving profitability and performance analysis across plants, products and regions

• Supporting investment decisions (CAPEX), business cases and scenario analyses

• Contributing to the harmonization and further development of Group controlling tools and processes

• Supporting cost improvement, efficiency and margin enhancement initiatives

• Participating in strategic and cross-functional projects at Group level

Qualifications needed

• Degree in Finance, Business Administration or similar

• Several years of experience in business controlling, ideally within automotive or industrial manufacturing

• Experience working in a international organization

• Strong understanding of manufacturing economics, cost drivers and performance KPIs

Your Impact & Approach

• Analytical, structured and comfortable working with complex data

• Business-oriented mindset — you enjoy partnering with operations

• Confident communicator who can challenge and support stakeholders

• Proactive, hands-on and eager to improve ways of working

• Strong Excel skills; ERP and BI experience is a plus

• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage

Your Application  

We are looking forward to your application!

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. What unites us is our shared ambition to make Frauenthal Automotive an outstanding company—to work for and to do business with.

About Frauenthal Automotive Group

Frauenthal Automotive is a global leader in the design and production of advanced metal components and systems for the automotive and commercial vehicle industries. Guided by our strategy “Metal Meets Motion,” we transform precision metalworking into intelligent motion solutions—delivering innovation, safety, and performance at every turn.

With production sites in China, Czechia, Germany, Slovakia, Sweden, and the US, and about 1000 skilled employees, we combine deep technical expertise with agile, high-efficiency manufacturing. Our capabilities in automated pressing, welding, and assembly support premium automotive brands and Tier 1 suppliers in building the vehicles of tomorrow.

From lightweight structures to highly complex assemblies, our solutions meet the industry's highest standards for quality, sustainability, and zero-defect performance. Lean manufacturing, digitalized processes, and cross-functional collaboration are embedded in our DNA—enabling us to move fast, adapt smartly, and scale responsibly.

Learn more about how Frauenthal Automotive is shaping the future of mobility at gnotec.com