Student Assistant in Strategic Finance - Viby

Teknologiens Mediehus; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 165,000 - 207,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Arla Futures Community

Job summary

Arla Foods seeks a Student Assistant for Strategic Finance in Viby J, Aarhus. You will support the performance management process, assist with executive reporting and contribute to insights that guide strategic decisions.

The role offers exposure to a global dairy leader and opportunities to develop financial analysis and stakeholder management skills. You will work 10–15 hours per week while pursuing a Master’s or in the final semester of your degree, gaining hands-on experience in budgeting,

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a master's degree in Finance or Economics or in the fifth semester of a bachelor’s degree.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills for data analysis and presentations.
• SAP BW and PowerBI experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly performance reporting for the Executive Management Team and Board meetings.
• Co-drive deliverables and insights for the annual and semi-annual report to the Board.
• Support the annual Business Planning process with financial analysis and insights.
• Assist with ad hoc analyses, business insights and other finance initiatives.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP BW

PowerBI

English proficiency

Structured approach

Attention to detail

Education

Master's degree in Finance or Economics

Fifth semester of Bachelor's degree

Tools

BI tools

Job description

Student Assistant in Strategic Finance - Viby

Are you an ambitious and analytical student with a passion for finance and business performance? Do you want to immerse yourself in the dynamic world of performance management and gain hands‑on experience with executive reporting, financial analysis and insights supporting strategic decision‑making?

We are looking for a Student Assistant to join Strategic Finance at Arla Foods' headquarters in Viby J, Aarhus.

In Strategic Finance, which is a vibrant finance team at Arla Foods, you will work closely with experienced professionals enhancing your understanding of financial performance management. As part of the team, you will gain valuable insights into how one of the world's largest dairy companies manages performance and drives strategic priorities.

How will you make an impact?

As our Student Assistant, you will add value by supporting the team on performance management related tasks and contribute to analysis and insight generation across key finance deliverables.

Some of your responsibilities will include

• Supporting preparation of the monthly performance reporting for our Executive Management Team and Board of Directors meetings
• Co-drive deliverables and insight generation towards our externally published annual- and half-year report and related material to our Board of Directors
• Supporting our annual Business Planning process through financial analysis and insights generation
• Supporting ad hoc analyses, business insights and other finance initiatives

What will make you successful?

We are looking for candidates who are in the early stages of their master's degree in Finance, Economics or a related field, or who are currently in the fifth semester of their bachelor's degree. You are flexible and able to work approximately 10-15 hours per week.

We expect you to have

• A structured approach and a keen eye for detail
• Solid financial and business understanding
• Proficiency in Excel for data analysis and PowerPoint for presentation material.Experience with SAP BW and PowerBI is an advantage
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken, to engage effectively with stakeholders
• A collaborative spirit and a proactive approach to problem‑solving

What do we offer?

As a Student Assistant in Strategic Finance, you will gain hands‑on experience with financial performance management in a global company and develop skills that align with your career aspirations.

You will

• Work closely with experienced finance professionals and learn how financial performance is monitored and reported across the business
• Develop your analytical, Excel and PowerPoint skills through financial reporting, data analysis and presentation preparation.
• Gain insight into our key finance processes and systems while developing stakeholder management skills and building relationships across Finance and other functions

As a student at Arla Foods, you can join the Arla Futures Community. This vibrant and diverse community connects talented Student Assistants and Interns, offering networking opportunities, knowledge sharing, and possibilities for personal development.

Application and Contact

For more information, feel free to reach out to Finance Manager, Strategic Finance, Nikita Schweigler at

Your workplace will be at the headquarter in Viby J. close to Aarhus.

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.