Category Finance Lead

vor 4 Wochen


Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland Arla Foods Deutschland GmbH Vollzeit
About the Role

At Arla Foods Deutschland GmbH, we play a vital role in the daily lives of consumers across numerous countries. This pivotal position is dedicated to providing comprehensive financial support for our brands and categories within the German market. The role also interfaces with European and Global Marketing and Innovation teams, emphasizing the importance of collaborative work across various functions.

Your Responsibilities
  • Key Finance Partner: Act as a trusted advisor and key business partner for the relevant category.
  • Business Case Development: Drive the preparation of robust business cases and monitor performance, particularly for new innovations.
  • Collaboration with Sales: Work closely with category and sales teams to develop pricing and promotional strategies.
  • Performance Reporting: Provide insightful reporting, assess business performance, track KPIs, and identify trends and issues.
  • Investment Support: Challenge and support the category team in investment decisions and profit enhancement initiatives, including marketing spend efficiency and portfolio management.
  • Financial Insight: Represent finance in category meetings and innovation forums, offering constructive challenges and financial insights.
  • Forecast Review: Analyze monthly forecasts for volume, trade marketing, and marketing expenditures, addressing any areas of concern.
  • Governance of Marketing Spend: Ensure adherence to governance protocols for all marketing expenditures, utilizing the purchase order process effectively.
  • Strategic Tracking: Assist in tracking and updating the German strategy regarding category building blocks and initiative concepts.
  • Competitive Analysis: Support competitive assessments and respond to ad hoc analysis requests.
  • SG&A Monitoring: Oversee and monitor Selling, General and Administrative expenses, providing support to junior finance colleagues.
  • Global Project Support: Potentially contribute to global strategic projects.
Your Profile
  • Experience: A minimum of 5-7 years in Corporate Finance strategy, strategic financial planning, and change management.
  • Education: A Master's degree with a focus on finance; international experience is advantageous.
  • Mindset: Possess a strong international perspective and excel in a global matrix organization.
  • Language Skills: Fluent in German, with proficiency in additional languages preferred.
What We Offer
  • Work-Life Balance: A 35-hour work week with flexible hours, including remote work options and over 30 days of vacation.
  • Corporate Culture: Experience our unique Scandinavian corporate culture characterized by flat hierarchies and swift decision-making processes, along with a strong emphasis on feedback.
  • Professional Development: Access to an extensive learning library for online training and global career advancement opportunities.
  • Employee Benefits: Enjoy discounts on our product range and access to a Corporate Benefits Program with attractive offers.
  • Sustainability Commitment: Be part of our strong sustainability initiatives.
  • Convenient Location: Our office is easily accessible with good transport links and offers free parking for employees.


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