Do you have a bright mind, a strong drive and a keen interest in strategic analysis, and are you interested in impacting how Arla drives performance? Then join the Strategic Finance team to provide core insights and analyses for decision making and help Arla fulfil our strategic ambitions.
Our Strategic Finance is a core function in Arla Foods globally, and you will get to use your strong people skills as you work across the entire Arla- finance and business organization. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Finance, this is a great opportunity to become a part of a dynamic Strategic Finance team of 7 colleagues and being part of Arla’s wider Performance Management organization. You will be based in Viby, Denmark.
How you will make an impact
As Finance Manager, you will operate across levels of our global organization as analyst and sparring partner for Arla’s finance community and the business on a variety of finance- and strategic related topics. In this role, where you influence decision making processes to help Arla improve our strategic direction and business performance.
More specifically, you will be responsible for:
Co-driving reporting material and insight analyses for presentation in our Executive Management Team and Board of Directors. This means transforming complex data and facts into clear messages to support the ongoing performance dialogue Further moving performance management in Arla towards an integrated performance management model including both traditional financial KPIs and more externally and strategically focused KPIs Participate actively in financial processes like Business Planning and financial strategy follow-up with both individual responsibilities and supporting roles A variety of ad hoc task assignments potentially spanning from short-term forecast and business impact analysis to larger project assignments within strategy and finance
In this role, you will be offered great exposure to top management both centrally and across the Arla business.
What will make you successful
To succeed in this role, we imagine that:
You have a relevant master’s degree and have around five years of experience in a finance business partner or manager role or currently working with consulting or business development You possess solid financial and business analytical skills in combination with an understanding of firm’s overall performance, value drivers and KPIs. Experience in using advanced analytics tools, spreadsheet modelling and systems is a clear advantage You have strong capabilities in Excel, PowerPoint and SAP BW, and master English fluently both in writing and orally You have a strong business mindset and the ability to link financial analysis with commercial, operational and strategic data to create sound insights
On a personal level, you have excellent skills to dive into details, together with zooming out ability to build link into a big picture. As a true relationship builder, you collaborate with stakeholders and lead all types of activities – from complex projects to hands-on day-to-day tasks. You are curious and eager to continuously improve ways of working and how things are being done.
What we offer
Join a highly engaged team known for its strong social cohesion, where collaboration and mutual respect are key. We prioritize work-life balance by offering flexibility to help you manage both professional and personal commitments effectively. In the Strategic Finance team, and the broader Finance community, you'll find opportunities for personal and professional growth, along with exposure to top management and supportive development to enhance your career while maintaining a fulfilling personal life.
Ready to shape the future with us?
Then please apply as soon as possible. We will be reviewing incoming applications on an ongoing basis. For additional information, you are welcome to contact Director, Strategic Finance, Theis Engedal Pedersen at thped@arlafoods.com.
We have a purpose for Good
At Arla, we strive to unlock the highest potential in each other while working together to create a sustainable future of dairy. We call it Stronger People Stronger Planet and it is deeply anchored in our organisation and founded on our commitment to respecting human rights, increasing access to healthy dairy nutrition, inspiring good food habits, and improving the environment for future generations. In order to succeed we need to hire people with a sustainable mindset. Could this be you?
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