Finance Manager - Head of Business Partner Finance Controlling
Miejsce pracy: Gdańsk, Wrzeszcz (Neptune Office)
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.
As the Head of Business Partner Finance Controlling, you will have the chance to not only enhance your personal and professional growth but also make a substantial impact on the success of our controlling team. By being a part of this team, you will contribute to shaping the financial landscape of Arla Foods and play a vital role in driving the organization forward. Your responsibilities will include:
- 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.