Junior Financial Controller, Utrecht

Arla Foods A.m.b.a; Nijkerk; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Arla Foods A.m.b.a in Utrecht invites a motivated Junior Finance Controller to join our finance team reporting to the Netherlands, France, and Belgium Finance Director. You will partner with smaller key accounts and support month-end closing, forecasting, and reporting processes.

The ideal candidate holds a master's degree, 0–2 years' experience, strong Excel skills, and is fluent in English. SAP experience is a plus, and there are clear growth opportunities within our Dutch and international

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• 0-2 years of experience, with potential sales finance experience.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Team player who is friendly and outgoing.
• Proficient in Excel; SAP experience preferred.
• Fluent in English (speaking and writing).

Responsibilities

• Business partnering for smaller key accounts.
• Support month-end closing and forecasting activities.
• Participate in monthly review meetings.
• Ensure accurate balance sheet management.
• Track customer marketing and trade spend.
• Deliver financial insights for accounts.
• Set up reporting for new channels and improve reporting for existing channels.
• Becoming a superuser within revenue management tools.
• Provide ad-hoc support to the Sales Finance Manager and sales teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Proactive

Fluent English

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Junior Financial Controller, Utrecht

Are you ready to take the next step in your finance career and become a key part of our team in Utrecht? Join us as our new

As a Junior Finance Controller, you’ll have the opportunity to partner with our smaller key accounts and support financial operations in Arla’s newest office. If you are eager to learn, excel, and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Role and Responsibilities

As a Junior Finance Controller, you will play a crucial role in our finance team, reporting to the Finance Director for Netherlands, France, and Belgium. Your responsibilities will include

• Business partnering for smaller key accounts.
• Supporting month-end closing and forecasting activities.
• Actively participating in monthly review meetings.
• Ensuring accurate and transparent balance sheet management.
• Tracking customer marketing and trade spend.
• Delivering financial insights for various accounts.
• Setting up reporting for new channels and improving reporting for existing channels.
• Becoming a superuser within revenue management tools.
• Providing ad-hoc support to the Sales Finance Manager and sales teams.

Who We Are Looking For

We seek a strong candidate with a proactive, can-do attitude and an eagerness to learn and excel in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate should

• Hold a master's degree.
• Have 0-2 years of working experience, with potential sales finance experience.
• Demonstrate solid analytical skills.
• Be a team player who is friendly and outgoing.
• Be excellent in Excel and preferably have experience with SAP.
• Speak and write English effortlessly.

Opportunities for Growth

With strong performance, there will be opportunities for internal promotions both within the Dutch organization and in our many international markets.

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.