Arla Futures - Finance Graduate Programme 2026

Are you interested in shaping your career in Finance within a global company? Join Arla Foods as a Finance Graduate in Denmark, Sweden, or Germany, where you will develop your skills, gain international experience, and drive business impact. As part of a dynamic Finance organisation, you'll contribute to sustainability efforts and help shape the future of Finance using cutting-edge digital technologies and data.

About our Finance Graduate Programme

The Finance Graduate Programme is a 2-year programme consisting of three rotations across our global Finance organisation. You'll enhance your core finance skills and develop essential competencies in Business & Performance, Data & Digital, and Strategy & Execution. Through the programme, you will be exposed to key finance disciplines while developing your strategic, personal, and professional skills to ensure you have the capabilities needed to succeed in the future of Finance.

We are looking for graduates to join in Denmark, Sweden, and Germany, and as part of the programme, you will have a 6-month rotation abroad in one of our core markets. Your Finance Graduate journey begins on 1st September 2026, where you will be hired on a permanent employment contract from day one and will continue your career within Finance in Arla Foods after finishing the 2-year graduate programme.

How will you make an impact as a Finance Graduate?

As a Finance Graduate, you will be a part of a highly competent Finance organisation contributing to both daily operations and cross-functional projects to drive the business forward. You will get your own areas of responsibility, enabling on-the-job learning and will get to explore the following areas within Finance:

• Business & Performance (12 months – home country): You will apply analytical skills to provide guidance for decision-makers and develop a strong understanding of financial performance through analysis and modeling, while enhancing your ability to influence others
• Data & Digital (6 months – home country or abroad): You will leverage data to generate insights, grow advanced analytics and visualization skills, and apply digital technology to automate and optimize tasks for efficiency
• Strategy & Execution (6 months – home country or abroad): You will build and communicate business cases for investments, engage in problem solving and stakeholder management, and use finance to drive business growth and create value

What will make you a successful Finance Graduate?

To apply for the Finance Graduate Programme, please ensure that you can tick off the following boxes:

• Hold a bachelor's or master's degree from a university by September 2026, or have graduated within the last 2 years and gained 1-2 years of working experience. We are open to various educational backgrounds, so what truly matters is your interest in Finance and curious mindset
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience from work and/or extracurricular activities
• Being professionally fluent in English
• Currently residing in, or willing to relocate to, either Denmark, Sweden or Germany, and being internationally mobile for at least 6 months as part of the programme 

In addition, we are looking for graduates who:

• Lead with confidence, make independent decisions, are results-oriented while valuing the journey to achieve those outcomes
• Build positive relationships with a collaborative mindset and are open to feedback
• Communicate complex information clearly and effectively
• Demonstrate curiosity and a willingness to learn and explore
• Use an analytical and structured approach to problem-solving with a proactive attitude

Why join Arla’s Finance Graduate Programme?

As part of our Finance Graduate Programme, you will receive a variety of development opportunities every step of the way. To ensure your professional and personal development, you will benefit from:

• Responsibilities from day one enabling on-the-job learning in three different areas
• Graduate development camps, taking place in different markets with your graduate colleagues
• One-to-one mentoring and sparring from senior leaders
• Supportive graduate community across our graduate programmes 

Important information before application

The application period for the Finance Graduate Programme runs from October 20th 2025 to January 4th 2026. Before applying, please make sure that you have already prepared your CV, cover letter and transcript in English. You will be asked different questions on the application page, thus we recommend that you start the application process from a computer instead of a mobile phone or tablet.

For additional information, read more about the Finance Graduate Programme on our website.  Here, you can get inspiration from some of our previous and current graduates and learn more about the programme.  You can also read more about what to expect from the recruitment process.

Shape the Future of Dairy 

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future. 

We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry. 

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