Finance Manager - Head of Business Partner Finance Controlling
Miejsce pracy: Gdańsk, Wrzeszcz (Neptune Office)
Are you ready to take on a leadership role and be part of establishing Business Partner Finance Controlling Team in Gdansk? As a Finance Manager & Head of Business Partner Finance Controlling, you will lead a team of 2-5 full-time employees responsible for supporting Business Partner Finance with controlling and financial follow up. The function is newly established and is sitting in Marketing & Innovation Finance department but will also work cross ASC and HR/FLITS finance.
How you will make an impact
As the Head of Business Partner Finance Controlling, you will have the chance to not only enhance your personal and professional growth but also make a substantial impact on the success of our controlling team. By being a part of this team, you will contribute to shaping the financial landscape of Arla Foods and play a vital role in driving the organization forward. Your responsibilities will include:- Oversee the daily operations of the controlling team, ensuring accurate financial reporting and adherence to deadlines.
- Lead the month-end close process and provide follow-up on financial results.
- Develop and manage financial forecasts, analyzing actual results against forecasts.
- Prepare and deliver comprehensive reports and insights to business leaders, utilizing tools such as Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to provide volume outlooks, marketing cost analysis, and other ad-hoc financial support.
- Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and implement necessary changes.
- Foster a cooperative and team-oriented environment, promoting a customer-centric mindset.
What will make you successful
To be successful in the role of Finance Manager and Head of Business Partner Finance Controlling, the following qualifications and skills are required:
- A solid educational background in finance or a related discipline provides a strong foundation for understanding financial principles and concepts.
- Minimum of 5 years of finance experience, preferably in a global organization or within the FMCG industry.
- Strong proficiency in Excel and Power BI, with the ability to extract key insights from large datasets.
- Strong knowledge of SAP.
- Proactive mindset, eager to learn and develop new skills.
- Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and persistently to achieve results.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Previous leadership experience is a valuable asset, as it demonstrates your ability to lead and manage a team, motivate others, and get the best out of team members.
What do we offer?
- International operating environment.
- Medical care & life insurance.
- Additional benefits like gym card, vouchers, travel points or cinema tickets, etc.
- Scandinavian working style & no dress code.
- Trainings with experts & professional induction & development programs.
- Financial support of your education.
- Relocation package.
- Referral program for employees.
- Employee Assistance Program (legal, psychological, health, financial consulting, etc.).
- Support for your healthy lifestyle (fruit day, facility for sportsmen, sport challenges and activities, Arla active teams / sport groups).
- Flexible working time and home office work possibility depending on business needs.
- Additional holiday depending on length of employment (up to 4 days).
- Fully paid 30 min. break.
… while in the office you can also use some of below
- Modern office space with beautiful view and high standard furniture (i.e. adjustable desks).
- Spacious canteen, delicious coffee and tea available on every floor in special designed spots.
- Chill-out rooms with X-box, pool table, board games, football table and swing.