Senior Finance Manager - UAE, Oman & Qatar

At Arla, we do so much more than make some of the world’s favourite dairy products. We make healthy taste delicious, mornings worth getting up for, and family dinners unforgettable. Puckregistered, Danoregistered, Lurpakregistered, and Castelloregistered – names like these make us a vital, natural part of modern life in over 100 countries around the world. With 1,200 employees in the Middle East and Africa and 19,000 globally, every single one of us plays an important role in building on our 10bn Euros turnover and establishing our position as one of the world’s largest dairy companies.Arla MENA is the largest and most profitable Region within Arla’s International Zone and plans are in place to continue the strong growth in the Region in the coming years – and now is your chance to join the team and be part of the exciting journey! If you are ready to apply your strong Finance Business Partnering skills and take the leading role in setting and executing the Finance agenda in our UOQ (UAE, Oman & Qatar) market cluster, then you could be the person we are looking for to fulfil the position as Senior Finance Manager - UAE, Oman & Qatar.In this position, you will be located in our local office in Dubai Jebel Ali, UAE, from where you will be managing a Finance team covering UAE, Oman and Qatar markets. You will have a direct reporting line to the VP and General Manager of our UOQ market cluster and be a part of the UOQ Management team. Furthermore, you will have a dotted line to the Head of Finance for the MENA region and become a key member of the MENA Finance community.Key responsibilities of the roleYou will take the lead in driving the finance agenda in our UOQ cluster, and responsibilities will include (but are not limited to)

• Driving the commercial performance dialogue including; the development of reporting, dashboards, profitability analysis, performance review meetings, etc.
• Taking full ownership of the Monthly Closing and Financial Forecast Processes
• Driving the Business Partnering agenda toward the UOQ Management team and the commercial organization
• Ensuring transparency on the Financial Performance of our JVs and securing continuous optimization of our business models
• Being a key player in defining and driving efficiency initiatives across the business by creating financial transparency and facilitating business cases

• Working closely with the local Accounting team to ensure efficient processes and compliance with Arla Accounting standards

The role is broad, and you will effectively take charge of the full Performance Management agenda for three important markets, requiring you to work strategically, but also, occasionally, to deep dive into the complex operational details of our business. In MENA we are still on a journey of creating more transparency into our financial performance, requiring continuous development of our systems and processes, to provide valuable reporting and insights to the commercial business. To be successful in this role, you will need the skills – and the appetite – to drive this to the next level.What will make you successfulYou hold a degree in Economics, Finance, or Management Accounting and a minimum of 5-6 years of experience in a relevant role, preferably within Commercial Finance and/or as a Finance Business Partner. You must be independent and thrive in a position that calls for your strong financial competencies. You are result oriented and enjoy taking on challenges that invite you to cooperate across the organization, as this will be a key to success.What We OfferAt Arla, we are committed to professional development and promoting from within. You will join a positive, collaborative culture and a market leader with household-favorite brands, contributing to sustainable practices that benefit our customers, farmers, and the planet.Would you like to join us?If you want to be part of a dynamic team and help shape the future of dairy, seize this exciting opportunity! This role will be advertised continuously until the right candidate is found.Shape the Future of DairyArla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We are passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.#LI-ALETYRef. 106099

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