Commercial Finance Controller

Finance, Banking & Legal · Banking & Investments · Financial Analysis

In short

Arla is seeking a Commercial Finance Controller for an 18-24 month contract in Warsaw to partner with Sales, Marketing, and Logistics teams. The role involves analyzing financial data, supporting forecasting and budgeting, and providing recommendations to drive profitable growth. Requires a degree, 3-5 years of experience, fluent Polish and English, and advanced Excel/SAP skills.

Responsibilities

Analyze customer profitability, commercial performance, and business trends, providing actionable recommendations.
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 business decisions.
Identify risks, opportunities, and areas for performance improvement.
Collaborate with stakeholders in Poland, Denmark, and other international markets.

Requirements

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.
Ability to translate financial data into clear business recommendations.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Desired Qualifications

Proactive and business-oriented mindset.
Structured, proactive, and comfortable working independently.
Ability to build strong relationships across the business.

Benefits

Opportunity to work in a leading international FMCG company.
Role with direct exposure to commercial decision-making and senior stakeholders.
Comprehensive onboarding and support from experienced colleagues.
Collaborative and international working environment.
Access to a broad range of learning and development opportunities.
Employee discounts on Arla products.
Competitive benefits package including Private medical care, MultiSport card, Lunch allowance, Christmas vouchers.
Life insurance options.
Hybrid working model (3 days in the office, 2 days working from home).
Company phone and laptop.
Fixed-term employment contract for approximately 18-24 months (maternity cover).

Skills

ExcelSAP

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About Arla

We are more than 23,000 colleagues across 39 countries and 7,624 dairy farmer-owners in Denmark, Sweden, United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. We aim to create the future of dairy, to bring healthy and sustainable dairy products to people across the world, and to lead the transition towards sustainable dairy farming and production. We work continuously on the farms, at the dairies, and in our administration to reduce our carbon footprint and environmental impact. We are committed to champion good food habits and inspire a healthy life. We collaborate with NGOs and…

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