Finance Manager - Sipoo

Arla Foods; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 61,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High impact

Finnish exposure

Strategic influence

Team collaboration

Job summary

Arla Foods in Finland is seeking a Finance Manager to support the Finnish business with strong financial transparency and continuous performance improvements. The position is fixed-term for about one year and based in Sipoo, near Helsinki, offering visibility and impact in a global dairy company.

You will partner with Finance leadership on strategic initiatives and pricing, deliver actionable insights, drive forecasting and month-end processes, and lead KPI reporting.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Economics or related field.
• About 6–7 years of experience in Finance, FP&A, Controlling or Performance Management.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.
• Proficient in SAP, Excel, Power BI and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven recommendations.
• Builds trusted relationships and influences through evidence-based dialogue.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Finance Director and Senior Finance Manager on strategic initiatives, pricing and analyses.
• Deliver actionable insights to support business decisions.
• Drive forecasting and month-end processes with accuracy.
• Lead reporting, KPI management and continuous process improvements.
• Analyze performance deviations and improve planning and reporting processes.
• Collaborate with Finance, Supply Chain and Commercial teams.

Skills

English fluency

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Business acumen

Education

University degree in Finance or Economics

Tools

SAP

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Job description

Do you have high ambitions and are you ready to take the next step in your finance career? Then you might be our new Finance Manager in Finland. Our job is to support business performance to ensure strong financial transparency, high-quality decision making and continuous performance improvements. We are looking for a finance professional who combines strong analytical capabilities with business understanding and the ability to influence stakeholders across functions. This is a fixed-term position for approximately one year, starting as soon as possible according to mutual agreement. The position is based in Sipoo, Finland.

Based in Finland, you will be part of the Finance organization supporting the Finnish business. Commercial Finland Finance is responsible for all financial activities ranging from price and performance management, business partnering, reporting and strategic projects. Our work supports the commercial organization as well as the Finland Management Team.

Your Job as Finance Manager

• Partner with Finance Director and Senior Finance Manager on strategic initiatives, pricing and business analyses.
• Deliver actionable insights and recommendations to support business decision-making.
• Drive forecasting and month-end processes, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
• Drive reporting, KPI management and continuous process improvements.
• Analyze performance deviations and continuously improve planning and reporting processes.
• Lead performance dialogues and challenge stakeholders through fact-based analyses.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders across Finance, Supply Chain and Commercial teams.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Holds a university degree in Finance, Economics or a related field.
• Has approximately 6-7 years of relevant experience within Finance, FP&A, Business Controlling or Performance Management.
• Communicates fluently in English, both written and spoken.
• Is proficient in SAP, Excel, Power BI and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrates strong analytical capabilities and turns data into clear business recommendations.
• Builds trusted stakeholder relationships and influences through fact-based dialogue.
• Combines analytical thinking with a practical focus on achieving results.
• Remains organized and effective when managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Maintains a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

What We Offer

At Arla, you will work with high-quality products, engaging responsibilities and highly skilled colleagues. We value our international, informal and open working environment, and we are proud of what we achieve as a team together with our customers. In this role, we offer you

• A highly visible position with a significant impact on business performance.
• Extensive exposure to the Finnish organization and close collaboration with key stakeholders.
• The opportunity to shape both strategic and operational decision-making.
• A collaborative, ambitious, and supportive finance team.

Salary €5,500–€6,000 per month. The final salary will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience and expertise.

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.