Finance Manager - Head of Business Partner Finance Controlling

Are you ready to take on a leadership role and be part of establishing Business Partner Finance Controlling Team in Gdansk? As a Finance Manager & Head of Business Partner Finance Controlling, you will lead a team of 2-5 full-time employees responsible for supporting Business Partner Finance with controlling and financial follow up. The function is newly established and is sitting in Marketing & Innovation Finance department but will also work cross ASC and HR/FLITS finance.

• Oversee the daily operations of the controlling team, ensuring accurate financial reporting and adherence to deadlines.
• Lead the month-end close process and provide follow-up on financial results.
• Develop and manage financial forecasts, analyzing actual results against forecasts.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive reports and insights to business leaders, utilizing tools such as Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to provide volume outlooks, marketing cost analysis, and other ad-hoc financial support.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and implement necessary changes.
• Foster a cooperative and team-oriented environment, promoting a customer-centric mindset.

To be successful in the role of Finance Manager and Head of Business Partner Finance Controlling, the following qualifications and skills are required:

• A solid educational background in finance or a related discipline provides a strong foundation for understanding financial principles and concepts.
• Minimum of 5 years of finance experience, preferably in a global organization or within the FMCG industry.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and Power BI, with the ability to extract key insights from large datasets.
• Strong knowledge of SAP.
• Proactive mindset, eager to learn and develop new skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and persistently to achieve results.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Previous leadership experience is a valuable asset, as it demonstrates your ability to lead and manage a team, motivate others, and get the best out of team members.

What do we offer?

• International operating environment.
• Medical care & life insurance.
• Additional benefits like gym card, vouchers, travel points or cinema tickets, etc.
• Scandinavian working style & no dress code.
• Trainings with experts & professional induction & development programs.
• Financial support of your education.
• Relocation package.
• Referral program for employees.
• Employee Assistance Program (legal, psychological, health, financial consulting, etc.).
• Support for your healthy lifestyle (fruit day, facility for sportsmen, sport challenges and activities, Arla active teams / sport groups).
• Flexible working time and home office work possibility depending on business needs.
• Additional holiday depending on length of employment (up to 4 days).
• Fully paid 30 min. break.

• Modern office space with beautiful view and high standard furniture (i.e. adjustable desks).
• Spacious canteen, delicious coffee and tea available on every floor in special designed spots.
• Chill-out rooms with X-box, pool table, board games, football table and swing.