Financial Operations Specialist - Global Member Support (Danish / Swedish / German / French / Dutch)

To enhance our support for farmer owners (members), we established a dedicated team in Gdansk over two years ago. As a Financial Operations Specialist – Global Member Support, your primary responsibility will be to ensure accurate and timely pre-payments and main payments to our 8000+ farmer owners across 7 European countries (Denmark, Sweden, Great Britain, Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium, and The Netherlands). Joining our department, you will have the opportunity to deliver an exceptional farmer experience by:

• Preparing and executing milk settlements, including payments, invoicing, and financial arrangements.
• Handling payment-related tasks, ensuring seamless and efficient processing of financial transactions.
• Collaborating with the team, internal stakeholders, and external partners to streamline the payment process across all markets.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of payment process improvements.
• Providing quality, accurate, and timely support to farmers inquiries on a daily basis.
• Maintaining master data accurately and keeping documentation and knowledge base up to date.
• Monitoring milk quality results and collaborating with members and 3rd party stakeholders.
• Participating in relevant IT projects within your area of responsibility.
• Establishing and nurturing strong relationships and trust with our valued farmers.
• Working with stakeholders to prioritize farmers requests and resolve issues promptly.
• Contributing to knowledge building, exchange, and best practice sharing.

You are a customer-centric and solution-oriented person with a high commitment to delivering and working to improve existing services. You listen to customers and focus on solving challenges proactively. You have strong communication skills and team-oriented approach. You pay attention to details. You like to make a difference and are willing to develop in an unconventional, unique environment by cooperating with our stakeholders.

• Proficiency in English (B2 level required).
• Proficiency in one of the following languages: Danish, Swedish, German, French, or Dutch (B2 level required).
• At least a bachelors degree..
• Strong knowledge of Excel, especially advanced functions.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in finance or accounting.
• Experience with system implementation, process transition, and process improvement.
• Project experience and familiarity with Agile framework.
• Ability to manage complexity and prioritize tasks with a positive and proactive mindset.
• Attention to detail, self-motivation, and excellent organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Adaptability and effectiveness in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-centric approach.
• Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Experience in the customer service field would be a huge advantage.

• International operating environment.
• Medical care & life insurance.
• Additional benefits like gym cards, vouchers, travel points or cinema tickets, etc.
• Scandinavian working style & no dress code.
• Training with experts & professional induction in a new position.
• Development programs (function additions, coordinator programme).
• Financial support for your education.
• Relocation package.
• Referral program for employees. 
• Employee Assistance Program (legal, psychological, health, financial consulting, etc.). 
• Support for your healthy lifestyle (fruit day, facility for sportsmen, sports challenges and activities, Arla active teams/sports groups).
• Flexible working time and home office work possibility.
• Additional holiday depending on the length of employment.
• Fully paid 30 min. break.

• Modern office space with a beautiful view and high-standard furniture (i.e. adjustable desks).
• Spacious canteen, delicious coffee and tea available on every floor in specially designed spots.
• Chill-out rooms with X-box, pool table, board games, football table and swing.

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of farmers while enjoying a rewarding career in a supportive and inclusive environment.