Procurement Finance Specialist
Are you passionate about bridging Procurement and Finance? Do you want to ensure that procurement value creation is actualized within the business and that procurement knowledge is translated into financial information for Commercial units? If so, a role in Supply Chain Finance as a Procurement Finance Specialist is the right career move for you.
The position is located in Supply Chain Finance, within Arla Supply Chain, with a strong link to the wider finance organization in Arla. Arla’s Procurement function is spread across Denmark, Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Poland, Bahrain, and Hong Kong and on behalf of our global organization we manage procurement activities of an annual spend of ~4 billion EUR.
Passion for Finance and value creation
As a Procurement Finance Specialist, you will play an essential role in translating procurement information to have a high business impact. You will drive finance-related procurement tasks from start to finish, collaborating with stakeholders within SC Finance, Corporate Finance, Supply Chain, and Procurement.
- Co-design our procurement inflation reporting setup on selected categories to ensure timely and valuable information to the business, to enable e.g., correct pricing discussions.
- Bridge business requirements with Procurement processes and automate Procurement processes where possible.
- Help ensuring alignment across Arla on Procurement price updates and principles.
- Proactively challenge the performance reporting to support the right performance dialogues within Procurement.
- Support the Procurement Analysts on finance related topics.
Analytical and eager to make an impact
To succeed in this position, you should be comfortable with financial processes and driven to impact decision-making through financial information. Your strong analytical skills will be crucial for participating in various projects, from complex to hands-on day-to-day tasks.
In addition we imagine you have:
- A Master’s degree in economics or business administration, preferably combined with 2 years of business finance experience (experience in Supply Chain is a plus).
- A proactive, self-driven approach and eagerness to continuously improve.
- Exceptional Microsoft Office skills (Excel and PowerPoint).
- Strong English communication skills.
- A keen eye for detail with the ability to understand the big picture.
- The ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
We are looking for someone with a keen interest in Finance who thrives in a high-performing team with multiple stakeholders. A collaborative and communicative nature, along with a high degree of personal drive, are essential for success in this role.
- Flexible working hours, allowing you to start your day between 7-9 and the possibility of working from home.
- Training and professional induction with industry experts to support your growth.
- Financial support for your education, ensuring your continuous development.
- Comprehensive medical care and life insurance coverage.
- Additional benefits such as a gym card, vouchers, travel points, and cinema tickets to enhance your lifestyle.
- Embrace a Scandinavian working style with no dress code, promoting a relaxed and inclusive environment.
- Receive a home kit including a monitor, laptop, keyboard, mouse, headsets, and webcam to empower your productivity.
- Take advantage of our referral program and earn rewards for successful candidate recommendations.
- Access an Employee Assistance Program providing support for legal, psychological, health, and financial matters.
- Support your healthy lifestyle with initiatives like fruit days, sports facilities, sports challenges, and activities through Arla active teams/sports groups.
- Enjoy a modern office space with breath-taking views and high-standard furniture, including adjustable desks.
- Unwind in our chill-out rooms equipped with X-box, pool table, board games, football table, and even a swing.