Business Development Manager

Would you like to influence major strategic decisions in a leading FMCG business while ensuring execution to drive long-term value and sustainable business for Arla Finland? Do you want to work in an international organization and be part of a high performing team?  We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join Arla Finland and act as the trusted advisor and member of the Arla Finland leadership team.

How you will make an impact 

In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction of Arla Finland while gaining end-to-end exposure to our business operations. You will report to the Business Development Director in Europe and have a dotted line to the Market Head/CEO of Arla Finland. You will be a full member of the Arla Finland Leadership Team and will also be part of the European Business Development team as well as our Strategy and Business Development community, which consists of high-caliber people with e.g. top-tier consulting backgrounds.

Our Strategy and Business Development team has significant opportunities to truly impact our business as we are working on the most critical strategic projects across the value chain, such as defining future growth areas or category strategies.  Furthermore, we drive a strong developmental focus on our team members’ skills and career development journeys.
 

You areas of responsibilities will be:

1. Executive support: Work closely with Arla Finland’s leadership team to provide support in various areas such as conducting research, preparing impactful presentations, and effectively drive and facilitate the meeting cadence. Act as a trusted advisor to the Market Head/CEO of Arla Finland, and help the leadership team make informed decisions and manage their workflow efficiently. 

2. Strategy development: You drive the implementation of our Future26 Strategy through the annual business planning process and collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze market trends, identify growth opportunities, and develop strategic initiatives to create short- and long-term impact.
    

What will make you successful

The ideally candidate has a consultancy or strategy development background. Alternative you have a role from an international company as strategy manager/lead combined with a solid educational background probably within Business Administration.

In order to be successful in this role you have a solid strategy consulting toolbox (e.g. business case, structured problem solving, communication, project and program management skills). Furthermore, you have excellent command of PowerPoint and Excel and fluency in English is a must.

We expect that you are independent, self-driven and thrive working in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment. Your level of drive lies far above average, and your problem solving skills enables you to challenge the status quo and come up with ambitious solutions. At the same time, you get your energy from engaging with your team and stakeholders throughout the organization.

What do we offer?

We are committed to professional development and promoting from within. Our positive and collaborative culture will bring out the best in you. You will join a globally leading dairy company who produces nutritious household brands and get to work alongside dedicated colleagues who are motivated to create the future of Dairy.

 Would you like to join us?

If you are excited to shape the future of dairy with us, please apply as soon as possible. Applications will close May 26th 2024 but applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.  Expected start date would be as soon as possible.