Student Assistant in Strategic Finance - Viby

Arla Foods; Denmark; On-site; DKK 58,000 - 87,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Futures Community

Networking

Job summary

Arla Foods is seeking a Student Assistant in Strategic Finance to support performance management tasks and generate insights across key financial deliverables. You will help prepare monthly performance reports for the Executive Management Team and the Board, and contribute to the annual and half-year reporting cycle.

The role also involves supporting the Business Planning process with financial analyses, while developing Excel and PowerPoint skills for presenting data to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Pursuing master's in Finance/Economics or fifth semester bachelor's.
• Strong Excel data analysis and PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent English communication, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Structured approach

Financial understanding

Excel data analysis

PowerPoint for presentations

SAP BW experience

PowerBI experience

English communication

Collaborative mindset

Education

Master's in Finance/Economics or 5th semester Bachelor's

Tools

SAP BW

PowerBI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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.

• 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

If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge, please send your CV, cover letter and grade transcripts as soon as possible, as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. For more information, feel free to reach out to Finance Manager, Strategic Finance, Nikita Schweigler at [e-mail]

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

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