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Finance Graduate Programme

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The application window for the Finance Graduate Programme, starting in September 2027, is now open and will close on 3 January 2027.

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Are you passionate about Finance, ambitious, motivated and ready to make an impact? Embark on a journey as a Finance Graduate in Arla Foods to shape the Future of Arla.

In Arla Finance we partner with the business on cross-functional projects to make an impact and drive the business forward. We play a key role in reaching our ambitions for sustainability and take on a data-driven approach to create the future of dairy.

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Why choose Arla's finance graduate programme?

International opportunities
International opportunities

You will become part of a global company striving to drive value creation. We offer rotations across our Finance functions and locations for your professional and personal growth, as we partner with the business on cross-functional projects across the business.

Ambitious frontrunners
Ambitious frontrunners

We have great strategic ambitions for sustainability, and we are frontrunners on our data and digital agenda. As a Finance graduate you become part of the team of market leaders and play a key role in the company, as we work towards our vision of creating the future of dairy.

Personal development
Personal development

In Arla we believe in people and growing with Arla, and therefore your development is our highest priority. You will participate in development camps and receive mentoring to ensure your professional and personal growth, while getting insights into various Finance functions across countries.

Who are you?

In Arla Finance, we partner with the business and take on a data-driven approach as we spark insights into foresights. To excel within Finance, it is imperative that you are a relationship-builder, have strong analytical skills and are a natural problem-solver – driven by your passion for Finance.

We are looking for candidates with a curious mindset, who want to explore and gain hands-on experiences across various Finance functions to increase their skillset and Grow with Arla.

Passion for Finance
Passion for Finance
Analytical mindset
Analytical mindset
Curious and open-minded
Curious and open-minded
Problem solver
Problem solver
Growth mindset
Growth mindset
  • You are aiming towards a career in Finance. 
  • You have completed a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree no later than 2 years prior to the start of the Finance graduate programme in September. 
  • You have delivered solid academic results. 
  • You have relevant experience from a student job or internship.
  • You have an analytical and structural mindset, exhibit problem-solving skills and possesses a willingness to learn and explore. 
  • You exercise our Arla values of Lead, Sense, Create. 

THE TWO-YEAR FINANCE GRADUATE JOURNEY

Through exciting rotations across three Finance functions, we will support your development of core Finance skills, while building on essential competencies within Business & Performance, Data & Digital and Strategy & Execution. 

You will have two rotations at your primary location in either Denmark, Sweden and Germany, and one 6-month rotation abroad in one of our core markets.

THE TWO-YEAR FINANCE GRADUATE JOURNEY

You will rotate between three finance functions across Arla Finance. These functions consists of Performance Management, M&A, Business Partnering Finance, Supply Chain Finance, AFI Finance, Europe Finance, Strategy & Business Development and Corporate Functions/Global Shared Services. Your specific rotations and departments will be determined during the programme with your programme manager.

1

Business & Performance

12 months – Home country

Apply analytical skills into a business context to provide valued guidance for decision-makers

Understanding financial performance, analysis and modeling

Building strong relationships and working on the ability to influence

2

Data & Digital

6 months – Home or abroad

Understand data and leverage it to generate insights for the business

Grow advanced analytics and visualization skills, building BI and predictive capabilities

Apply digital technology to automate and optimize tasks

3

Strategy & Execution

6 months – Home or abroad

Building business cases and proposals for investments and communicating them effectively

Problem solving, critical thinking and stakeholder management

Using Finance to drive the business forward and create value

 

Development camps

DEVELOPMENT CAMP 1
DEVELOPMENT CAMP 1

WE ARE ARLA

Establish a fundamental understanding of the Arla culture and the core of who we are.

 

The camp will focus on getting to understand the Arla value chain from farm, to dairy to innovation, marketing, sales and everything in between.

DEVELOPMENT CAMP 2
DEVELOPMENT CAMP 2

GOOD GROWTH

You will build and solve a business case to gain a deep understanding of Arla's business and operations.


The second development camp will take place in one of our core markets outside of Denmark.

DEVELOPMENT CAMP 3
DEVELOPMENT CAMP 3

FUNCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

During this week, you will strengthen core skills and competencies, while gaining deeper insights into Arla’s culture and ways of working.

The camp will help you expand your network further, and be inspired by colleagues from across the business. You will take part in engaging sessions designed to challenge your thinking and encourage collaboration.

DEVELOPMENT CAMP 4
DEVELOPMENT CAMP 4

GOOD LEADERSHIP

Reinforcement of our Good Leadership competencies.

 

We will focus the importance of clear communication, showing decisiveness and also on a constant development of yourself and others.

Define your future with Arla Finance

Are you eager to drive business impact? Are you looking to shape your own career within Finance in a global company with a broad financial landscape and great opportunities?

As a graduate in Arla Finance, we take you on an exciting yet challenging journey across our Finance functions, as you collaborate with stakeholders, and partner with the business across our end-to-end value chain, to create the future of Arla.

Designed to enhance your Finance toolbox, our programme will guide your career towards key roles within Arla Finance.

Your future starts here.

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