At PowerCo, we are shaping the battery future.
Founded by the Volkswagen Group in 2022, PowerCo is a globally operating battery cell manufacturer with a strong commitment to sustainability.
The company, headquartered in Salzgitter, is rooted in Europe and is responsible for the development and production of battery cells, as well as the vertical integration of the value chain.
PowerCo is currently ramping-up three cell factories with a combined capacity of up to 200 gigawatt-hours per year: Salzgitter in Germany, Valencia in Spain, and St.
Thomas in Canada.
Our company is dedicated to driving sustainable energy solutions that contribute to a greener future, leveraging our expertise and innovation to make a positive impact on the global energy landscape.

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PowerCo is a company founded in 2022 with the mission to become a global leader in battery manufacturing. Based in Germany, PowerCo is in the process of establishing gigafactories in Salzgitter, Valencia, and St. Thomas in Canada, aiming for a total production capacity of up to 200 GWh of battery cells, focusing on electric vehicles. The company is dedicated to integrating the entire value chain to create a sustainable battery industry in Europe and North America, emphasizing local supply chains and robust production facilities.

At PowerCo, we are shaping the battery future. Founded by the Volkswagen Group in 2022, PowerCo is a globally operating battery cell manufacturer with a strong commitment to sustainability. The company, headquartered in Salzgitter, is rooted in Europe and is responsible for the development and production of battery cells, as well as the vertical integration of the value chain. PowerCo is currently ramping-up three cell factories with a combined capacity of up to 200 gigawatt-hours per year: Salzgitter in Germany, Valencia in Spain, and St. Thomas in Canada.
Our company is dedicated to driving sustainable energy solutions that contribute to a greener future, leveraging our expertise and innovation to make a positive impact on the global energy landscape.

• Temporarily reporting to the CFO, the Accounting Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely payment of supplier invoices, as well as the receipt of timely payment for goods and services rendered, in accordance with corporate policies and procedures for the accounting shared services.
• Execute daily electronic payment and check runs for all accounting shared service companies, in line with internal controls and ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Independent processing of all associated accounting processes, including processing of account clarifications and intercompany reconciliation
• Preparation of the advance sales tax return, assist in the creation and optimization of internal AP/AR processes
• Analyze and communicate the daily cash requirements, ensuring that all bank accounts are funded correctly and in line with policies
• Analyze and clear all bank related balance sheet accounts, ensuring accurate financial reporting
• Act as the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable treasury liaison by coordinating, implementing and communicating all initiatives that impact the Accounting Division
• Prepare, gather necessary approval, post and submit all manual wire requests, tax payment debits in line with internal control requirements
• Investigate and re-submit failed payments in line with internal policies
• Assist in the creation, optimization and implementation of streamlined AP / AR processes, striving for transparency and automation
• Ensure that all job related processes are documented via job descriptions, process narratives and detailed process maps
• Provide payment confirmations requested by business owners and/or vendors
• Perform monthly fluctuation analysis of assigned general ledger accounts for financial review and audit purposes
• Provide support to the AP / AR team as well as Finance and AP leadership during external audits and period close
• Research and resolve vendor and employee inquiries regarding problem invoices as required
• Perform other duties as assigned or as required by the position

Accounting Coordinator

Accounting Coordinator ensuring accurate supplier invoice payments and financial reporting at PowerCo. Manage AP/AR processes and support finance leadership in St. Thomas, Canada.

controller

• Control and track costs per department and activity, ensuring efficient resource use.
• Support controlling coordinator with input from your assigned areas.
• Conduct independently financial analyses to guide departmental strategy, identify cost-saving opportunities, and assess financial performance.
• Create a forecast and Budget with your areas.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Work closely and with department heads, fostering effective communication and collaboration to achieve financial and operational objectives.
• Develop and present detailed monthly reports on production performance, including key performance indicators (KPIs) such as efficiency, productivity, etc.

Associate Controller, Production

Associate Controller overseeing financial management within various departments in PowerCo's battery production. Ensure compliance, analyze costs, and support strategic financial planning.

risk

• Identifies, assesses, and develops risks and opportunities in close collaboration with stakeholders
• Maintain structured risk and change tracking databases, ensuring accurate documentation of mitigation actions, lessons learned, and change outcomes.
• Promote a structured lessons-learned and change feedback process, supporting knowledge sharing and performance
• Monitor KPIs related to risk control effectiveness and change adoption, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Oversee incident response and crisis management planning, ensuring organizational resilience in the face of unforeseen risks or disruptions.
• Develop and execute change management plans, including stakeholder analysis, communication strategies, training, and adoption support.
• Facilitate readiness assessments and feedback loops to monitor change effectiveness and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Promote a structured lessons-learned and change feedback process, supporting knowledge sharing and performance optimization.
• Lead the development and implementation of integrated risk and change management frameworks, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Ensures integration into scheduling, cost, and decision-making processes
• Ensures cross-functional alignment incl. Area Leads and Value Stream Mgmt
• Prepare and deliver integrated reports that communicate risk exposures, change progress, and improvement opportunities to senior leadership.
• Provide regular updates and presentations to the PMO Manager, Project Lead, and/or CEO, highlighting key risks, change impacts, and strategic recommendations.
• Introduces and advises on integration of advanced risk tools and processes
• Ensures compliance with advanced risk standards and policies
• Champion a culture of proactive risk management and change agility, fostering transparency, accountability, and collaboration.
• Collaborate with other PM Team members to leverage cross-functional project synergies, promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing across projects and teams.
• Perform additional duties as assigned or relevant to the position, contributing to the overall success of the PM and organization.

Senior Specialist, Project Risk, Change Management, Lessons Learned

Lead organizational change initiatives and risk mitigation across battery cell factory ramp-up. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth transformation efforts and minimal disruption.

software-engineer

• Drive value engineering and energy cost optimization across the EV battery cell procurement function, supporting both Energy and Central Procurement teams.
• Focus on strategic cost modeling, supplier collaboration, and identifying efficiency opportunities in energy sourcing and usage.
• Enable cross-functional alignment to reduce total cost of ownership while enhancing sustainability and operational value.
• Support the preparation of energy cost forecasts and budgets in collaboration with Operations’ team.
• Verify utility and supplier invoices for accuracy, flag discrepancies, and support resolution with utilities, suppliers, and province’s energy regulators.
• Track actual vs. forecasted energy spend and provide variance analysis.
• Support negotiations with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and favorable contract terms.
• Evaluate supplier performance and contract structures to reduce risk and improve long-term value.
• Partner with engineering and suppliers to embed cost-conscious design principles into battery cell components.
• Support procurement strategies that align with corporate sustainability goals, including renewable energy adoption.
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional initiatives focused on process optimization and cost avoidance.

Value Engineering Specialist, Energy Spend

Driving value engineering and energy cost optimization for EV battery procurement at PowerCo Canada. Collaborating across teams to reduce costs while enhancing sustainability and operational value.

human-resources

• Manage all food services (program and Contractual)
• Manage all food services operations throughout PowerCo.
• Manage Onsite Physical Fitness Area
• Manage Workwear
• Support Health Services
• Development of new vendor relationships for assigned programs, including scope design, service delivery, and performance management.

HR Workplace Services Specialist

Specialist, HR Workplace Services managing food services and workplace wellness programs at PowerCo. Supporting the strategic planning of initiatives in their St. Thomas, Ontario location.

At PowerCo, we are shaping the battery future. Founded by the Volkswagen Group in 2022, PowerCo is a globally operating battery cell manufacturer with a strong commitment to sustainability. The company, headquartered in Salzgitter, is rooted in Europe and is responsible for the development and production of battery cells, as well as the vertical integration of the value chain. PowerCo is currently ramping-up three cell factories with a combined capacity of up to 200 gigawatt-hours per year: Salzgitter in Germany, Valencia in Spain, and St. Thomas in Canada. Our company is dedicated to driving sustainable energy solutions that contribute to a greener future, leveraging our expertise and innovation to make a positive impact on the global energy landscape.

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