Finance Manager, Strategic Finance - Aarhus

Would you like to support our top management in driving the strategic finance agenda globally in Arla Foods, as we continue to grow organically and through mergers and acquisitions?

Do you excel at turning complex financial data into actionable insights—and want to help shape high-impact strategic initiatives in a market-leading, farmer-owned cooperative? Then join the Strategic Finance team to lead projects as well as contribute to deliverables related to the annual strategy process, enterprise risk management, among others.  

“For this role, I am looking for an independent and proactive Finance Manager, who can take lead on financial aspects of strategic projects, build and model business cases. You excel in executive communication and enjoy collaborating across the value chain to get and translate financial numbers to insights and recommendations ,” says Director, Strategic Finance, Theis Engedal Pedersen.

How you will make an impact
As a member of the Strategic Finance team based in our global HQ in Aarhus and reporting to the Director of Strategic Finance, you will take part in core group processes, deliver executive-ready analysis, and help steer strategic value drivers across Arla. Responsibilities will vary over the year, with peaks around strategy cycles and key performance reviews. You can look forward to: 

• Act as Finance support to strategic projects, by modelling business cases and risk assessments
• Take lead on the Enterprise Risk Management framework across Arla Foods, and drive continuous improvements to the process
• Be a close partner to the Group Strategy team in lifting tasks in our annual strategy wheel, such as analytics for Group Business Planning as well as Strategy reviews for the Executive Management Team and Board of Directors

What will make you successful
We imagine that the right candidate for this role brings a Master’s degree followed by minimum 5 years of finance or BD experience from large FMCG or production companies. You contribute with; 

• The ability to transform complex financials and analytics into commercial, operational and/or strategic insights
• Strong Excel modelling skills, likely from having worked extensively with strategy- or business case modelling
• Fluent in English, both written and orally

The three qualities that will help you thrive:

• Proactive and self-driven, with a strong sense of ownership
• Collaborative, with the ability to align diverse internal stakeholders
• Analytical depth combined with clear, pragmatic storytelling

What do we offer?
You’ll join a high-performing, collaborative team at the heart of Arla’s strategy and performance agenda. Expect a steep learning curve and opportunities to shape processes that matter - from enterprise risk to strategic value creation. In the Strategic Finance team, and the Finance community in general, we are emphasizing personal- and professional growth, which together with top management exposure and -inputs, will equip you in the role and support your continued growth.

Would you like to join us?
If you would like to be our new colleague, please apply as soon as possible, as we will process applications on a continuous basis and close the recruitment once the right candidate is found. For additional information, please contact Director Theis Engedal Pedersen on email: thped@arlafoods.com

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with natural, sustainable nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.

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