Junior Finance Controller

About the role:

Are you looking to expand your financial knowledge and contribute to the development of our new controlling team in Gdansk? If your answer is YES, then you're ready for a change. Join our team and gain valuable experience while developing your competencies in the exciting world of Arla. As part of the Business Partner Finance department, you will play a key role in controlling various areas of our company.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of standard financial tasks, with a medium to high level of support depending on task complexity.
• Perform recurring accounting and reporting tasks, demonstrating a basic understanding of financial analytical models, corporate finance, and accounting principles.
• Consolidate data from multiple sources into one tool and generate basic reports on aggregated data.
• Utilize ERP systems to run standard reports and conduct detailed analysis to identify underlying reasons and explanations in data sources.
• Build professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide valuable insights to support business decision-making through interactive solutions such as PowerBI.
• Enhance daily work efficiency by utilizing advanced knowledge of Excel, Power BI, and/or databases.
• Collect and structure data for presentation materials to senior finance and management teams.
• Contribute to the dialogue on sustainability within Arla.

Who we're looking for:

• You are self-motivated and thrive in a team-oriented environment.
• You can work effectively under time pressure and meet deadlines.
• You possess excellent communication skills.
• You have strong analytical abilities.
• You are skilled at building professional relationships with stakeholders, customers, and colleagues.
• You approach changes as challenges and opportunities for growth.
• You are eager to develop your financial competencies.

• Educational background in finance, accounting, mathematics, or data analysis.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a controlling function and financial planning and analysis.
• Proficient knowledge of Excel, Power BI, and/or databases.
• A solid understanding of financial analytical models, corporate finance, and accounting principles.
• Familiarity with SAP (Analysis is a plus) or other ERP systems.
• Fluent in English.

What do we offer?

• Trainings & professional induction in a new position 
• Financial support of your education 
• Medical care & life insurance 
• Additional benefits like gym card, vouchers, travel points or cinema tickets, etc.
• Scandinavian working style & no dress code
• Home kit – monitor, laptop, keyboard, mouse, headsets, webcam
• 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)
• Additional holiday depending on length of employment (up to 4 days)

… 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)
• Chill-out rooms with X-box, pool table, board games, football table and swing