Commercial Finance Controller (Maternity Cover) - Warsaw

Arla Group; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

MultiSport card

Lunch allowance

Christmas vouchers

Life insurance

Hybrid work model

Company phone

Company laptop

Learning opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Arla Group in Warsaw is seeking a Commercial Finance Controller on a maternity cover contract of approximately 18-24 months. You will act as a trusted finance partner to Sales, Marketing and Logistics, translating data into insights to drive profitable growth.

You will collaborate with local teams, across Europe and our Shared Services, gaining broad exposure to commercial finance processes and strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in controlling, FP&A or finance business partnering.
• Fluent Polish and very good English communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills with large datasets, pivot tables and financial analysis.
• Experience with SAP or another ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer profitability, commercial performance and trends and provide actionable recommendations to Sales.
• Support forecasting, budgeting and month-end closing activities.
• Prepare management reports, financial commentary and performance insights.
• Monitor sales prices, discounts, trade investments and commercial provisions.
• Prepare sales, profitability, P&L and cost analyses to support decisions.
• Identify risks, opportunities and areas for performance improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in Poland, Denmark and other markets.

Skills

Polish fluency

English fluency

Advanced Excel

SAP

Data analysis

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Business Admin

Tools

SAP

Job description

At Arla, we create dairy products enjoyed by millions of consumers around the world every day. With more than 19,000 employees globally, we combine our Scandinavian heritage with a collaborative and people-focused culture.

We are looking for a Commercial Finance Controller to join our Warsaw team on a maternity cover contract for approximately 18-24 months. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a key finance business partnering role within an international FMCG organization.

How you will make an impact

As a Commercial Finance Controller, you will be a trusted finance partner for our Sales, Marketing and Logistics teams. You will turn data into insights, challenge assumptions, and support business stakeholders in making informed decisions that drive profitable growth.

Working closely with local teams, colleagues across Europe, and our Shared Services organization, you will gain broad exposure to commercial finance processes and business decision‑making.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Analyzing customer profitability, commercial performance and business trends, and providing actionable recommendations to the Sales team
• Supporting forecasting, budgeting and month-end closing activities
• Preparing management reports, financial commentary and performance insights
• Monitoring sales prices, discounts, trade investments and commercial provisions
• Preparing sales, profitability, P&L and cost analyses to support business decisions
• Identifying risks, opportunities and areas for performance improvement
• Collaborating with stakeholders in Poland, Denmark and other international markets

What will make you successful

We are looking for someone who combines strong analytical capabilities with a proactive and business-oriented mindset. As a person, you are structured, proactive and comfortable working independently while building strong relationships across the business.

To succeed in this role, you likely have

• A university degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in controlling, commercial finance, FP&A or finance business partnering
• Fluent Polish and very good English communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills, including working with large datasets, pivot tables and financial analysis
• Experience working with SAP or another ERP system
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• The ability to translate financial data into clear business recommendations
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

What do we offer?

• An opportunity to work in a leading international FMCG company
• A role with direct exposure to commercial decision‑making and senior stakeholders
• Comprehensive onboarding and support from experienced colleagues
• A collaborative and international working environment
• Access to a broad range of learning and development opportunities
• Employee discounts on Arla products

• A competitive benefits package, including Private medical care, MultiSport card, Lunch allowance, Christmas vouchers.

• Life insurance options

• Hybrid working model 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home
• Company phone and laptop
• Fixed‑term employment contract for approximately 18-24 months (maternity cover)

We are committed to salary transparency and will discuss the salary range and benefits before the first interview.

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.