Finance Support - Alternant

Job Description:

At Polestar, we're accelerating the shift to sustainable mobility. We are an international company with a strong innovation mindset, operating in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment.
If you're looking for a hands-on finance role in a dynamic and growth-oriented business, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

Let us describe the challenge we offer

We are looking for a Finance Support (Alternant) to join our Finance team for Southern Europe (France, Italy, Spain, Portugal), based in Puteaux - La Défense.
You will be part of the Controlling team (6 people) and report directly to the Southern Region CFO. You will contribute to key financial processes and support business decision-making across the region.

What you'll do

In this role, you will:
* Support monthly closing activities for France and the Southern Europe region
* Contribute to the preparation of budgets and forecasts
* Perform variance analysis between actuals, forecasts, and budgets
* Monitor and manage cost allocations in financial systems (Workday)
* Work with and develop expertise in group reporting tools (Workday, Qlik MPR, POMS)
* Act as a business partner to Sales and Operations teams in France, supporting cost analysis and business case validation

Who you are
You are a motivated and analytical student looking for a work-study opportunity (alternance) of at least 24 months, starting in September 2026.
You bring:
* Strong affinity with numbers and financial analysis
* Solid knowledge of finance and controlling fundamentals
* Advanced Excel skills, with interest in BI and financial tools
* A structured and detail-oriented mindset
* Ability to prioritize, take ownership, and work autonomously
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills

At Polestar, you will be part of a cross-functional and international team, with English as a natural language for written and spoken communication. As you will quickly settle into the French team, knowledge of French is essential. Knowledge of Italian and Spanish is an asset. Since Polestar's in a scale up phase you thrive by working in a fast-paced environment.

People at Polestar
We know that a change is needed. We also know that each one of us can help bring about that change. Our commitment to becoming climate-neutral by 2040 is just as important to us as being inclusive, diverse, and innovative. Together, we are creating, collaborating and experimenting to usher in a new era of sustainable mobility.
We are an electric performance brand, determined to improve the society we live in.

Is this you? If you are interested in joining the Polestar crew, don't wait with submitting your application. We apply a continuous selection process and the job post will be open until the position is filled.

Are you ready for the journey? Which is electric by the way