Finance Manager, Strategic Finance - Aarhus

Arla Group; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Arla Group in Aarhus, Denmark, invites a finance professional to own financial reporting and performance management for the Fund our Future program. You will partner with Finance, Group Strategy, and business stakeholders globally to influence long-term planning and executive decision-making.

Based in Aarhus, the role emphasizes strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering high-quality insights that drive value and efficiency across the organization.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in finance or strategy functions.
• Relevant university degree in Finance, Economics, or Business Administration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with big-picture thinking.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the financial reporting and performance management of Fund our Future.
• Safeguard efficiency principles across streams and support target setting and follow-up.
• Support Group Strategy in running the annual strategy wheel and provide insights for planning.
• Translate data and analysis into actionable recommendations for leadership.

Skills

Finance experience

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Collaborative mindset

Executive communication

Education

Finance degree

Economics degree

Business Administration degree

Job description

Do you have a strong drive, a strategic mindset, and a passion for turning financial insights into business impact? Are you motivated by working at the intersection of finance, strategy and performance management?

“You will take ownership of the financial reporting and performance management of Arla's continuous improvement programme, Fund our Future, while also supporting important strategic processes across the business. As a trusted finance partner, you will influence decision-making and help strengthen Arla's ability to deliver on its long-term strategic ambitions,” says Theis Engedal Pedersen, Strategic Finance Director.

How you will make an impact

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Finance, this is an exciting opportunity to become part of a highly engaged Strategic Finance team of eight colleagues and be part of Arla's wider Performance Management organization. Based in Aarhus, Denmark, you will operate across functions and organizational levels, partnering closely with Finance, Group Strategy and business stakeholders globally. Your key responsibilities will include

• Owning the financial reporting and performance management of Fund our Future, ensuring transparency, high-quality reporting and a strong focus on value delivery
• Safeguarding efficiency principles across the various efficiency streams and supporting target setting, performance follow-up and problem solving where needed
• Supporting Group Strategy in running the annual strategy wheel, including co-driving deliverables, insight generation and decision material for business planning and strategic follow-up towards Executive Management and Board of Directors
• Assessing performance against long-term strategic ambitions and targets, translating data and analysis into actionable recommendations for leadership

What will make you successful

We are looking for a finance professional with strong business acumen and a desire to create impact through financial insights and strategic thinking. We imagine the ideal candidate brings

• 6+ years of experience from relevant finance or strategy functions, such as finance business partnering, performance management, business finance, consulting or corporate strategy
• A relevant university degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to both dive into details and zoom out to understand the bigger picture
• Solid financial understanding combined with the ability to connect financial performance with operational, commercial and strategic drivers
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to condense complexity into precise and compelling executive messaging
• A collaborative mindset and proven ability to build strong relationships across teams and organizational levels

As a person, you are curious, proactive and execution oriented. You enjoy working in a dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and are comfortable balancing strategic discussions with hands-on analytical work. You are a natural relationship builder who can challenge and support stakeholders while maintaining focus on delivering results.

What do we offer?

Joining Strategic Finance means becoming part of a team with a central role in Arla’s performance management and strategic agenda. You will work at the intersection of finance, performance management and strategy, with exposure to a broad range of stakeholders and the opportunity to influence important business decisions and contribute directly to Arla’s long-term success. You will join a young, highly engaged and collaborative team with a strong focus on personal and professional development.

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 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.

For additional information, please contact Theis Engedal Pedersen Director of Strategic Finance, on [phone]