Junior Financial Controller - Gdańsk

Arla Foods; Województwo pomorskie; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Private medical care

Life insurance

Flexible working hours

On-site parking

Job summary

Arla Foods in Gdańsk is seeking a Finance Business Partner Controlling professional who will support recurring processes, provide reliable analyses, and help translate data into actionable business insights. You will collaborate with Finance and cross‑functional stakeholders to drive performance and improved reporting.

The role emphasizes month‑end to year‑end activities, data consolidation, and developing dashboards with ERP/BI tools, while advancing automation and standardisation across

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in controlling, FP&A, financial analysis, accounting, audit or business analytics.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and controlling with advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end processes with timely, accurate reporting.
• Monitor actual results against budgets and forecasts, identify drivers, risks and opportunities.
• Develop reports and data visualisations to provide clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Assist in Procure-to-Pay reporting and cost reporting using ERP/analytical tools.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor/Master in Finance or related

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Power Query

Power Automate

SAP

Job description

Would you like to see how financial data turns into business decisions in a global organisation? Do you enjoy analysing performance, finding the story behind the numbers and improving the way finance works?

Join our Finance Business Partner Controlling Team in Gdańsk and develop your experience across financial controlling, reporting and business performance analysis. You will work closely with Finance and business stakeholders, use modern reporting tools and help turn data into clear, actionable insights.

Read more about our business and career opportunities: Inside Arla | Arla

How You Will Make An Impact

In this role, you will support recurring financial processes and provide reliable analyses that help stakeholders understand performance and make informed decisions. You will join the Business Partner Finance organisation in Gdańsk and collaborate with colleagues across Finance and the wider business.

• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end processes, including recurring reporting and timely delivery of accurate financial information.
• Monitor actual results against budgets and forecasts, investigate variances and identify the key drivers, risks and opportunities behind performance.
• Consolidate, validate and analyse data from multiple systems, while supporting accurate Procure-to-Pay transactions, supplier invoices and related cost reporting.
• Develop reports, data visualisations and management materials using ERP and analytical tools to provide clear, actionable business insights.
• Improve efficiency through Excel, databases, AI-powered tools and automation, and contribute to process simplification, standardisation and digitalisation initiatives.

What Will Make You Successful

For this role, we are looking for a recent graduate or a candidate with approximately 1–3 years of relevant professional experience in controlling, FP&A, financial analysis, accounting, audit or business analytics. Relevant internship or graduate programme experience may also be considered.

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, Mathematics or a related field.
• Approximately 1–3 years of relevant experience in controlling, FP&A, financial analysis, accounting, audit or business analytics. Relevant internship or graduate programme experience may also be considered.
• A good understanding of financial reporting and controlling, combined with strong analytical skills and advanced Excel.
• Fluent English and the ability to communicate financial information clearly and work effectively with different stakeholders.
• Experience with Power BI, SAP or another ERP system, Power Query, Power Automate, SQL or AI-enabled analytics tools will be an advantage.

Please note that this role requires you to be in the office 50% of the time plus one additional day each month.

What do we offer?

• Work in an international environment with teams across different countries
• Scandinavian working style with a flat structure, informal atmosphere and no formal dress code
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid work model
• Up to 4 additional days of annual leave, awarded over time in recognition of your tenure with us
• Private medical care with LUX MED and life insurance with Unum
• Cafeteria benefits system, including a gym card, vouchers, travel points and cinema tickets
• Employee Assistance Program offering psychological, legal and financial support
• Wellbeing initiatives, sports activities and employee communities
• Structured onboarding and access to expert-led training
• Co-financing of education and certifications
• Employee referral bonus programme
• Brand-new modern office with on-site parking and a spacious canteen serving fresh breakfasts and lunches daily

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

Read More About Arla Global Shared Services

Global Shared Services brings together multiple functions based in the Punkt building in Gdańsk. Our teams support Arla’s global business across IT, Finance, Procurement and HR, providing expertise, solutions and services that enable efficient business operations worldwide. From technology and digital solutions, through financial and procurement processes, to people-related services, we work together to support Arla’s business and its continued development. Together, we are dedicated to one collective mission: ensuring an optimal global supply of fresh Arla products every single day.

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.

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