WHY OATLY?

Across the world people’s consumption habits and diets are evolving to be more plant-based. Enter Oatly, the #1 oat based dairy alternative producer in the world with products spanning multiple categories.

We’re determined on being part of the discussion on the long-term future of the food and beverage industry. To keep this movement going, we need more brilliant minds to come work with us to keep the momentum going and the Oatly flowing.

Our sole purpose as a company is to make it easy for people to turn what they eat and drink into personal moments of healthy joy without recklessly taxing the planet’s resources in the process.

Sustainability, nutritional health and trust are at the heart of what we do. We are building a culture that constantly upgrades each other so we can upgrade the planet. This is a company that shows great respect and a fearless approach to make positive change. Does this feel exciting? Well, this is where you come in.

WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO

As the Finance Director for Nordics, you will be a part of the Nordic Leadership Team and lead Nordic P&L management, performance management, financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and results – both short and longer term. You will do this in close cooperation with the EMEA finance team. You will be reporting to the General Manager of Nordics. The position is based in Stockholm.

As a dedicated professional with an interest in consumer goods, brands and sustainability, you will support the local commercial teams in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and Norway. You will support the teams with all financial analysis and decision making to drive sustainable, profitable growth. Performance management, controls, P&L analysis, short- and long-term budgeting & forecasting, reporting results, assessing business opportunity impact, managing costs, savings & efficiencies, and driving profitability, are your and your teams' responsibilities.

Some things you would do:

• Drive performance management across the Nordics and unlock business potential.
• Own financial planning, from budgets and forecasts to long-term strategy.
• Build and refine world-class systems and controls that scale with ambition.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to elevate financial results.
• Co-create business cases that fuel innovation and new opportunities.
• Ensure we stay sharp and compliant with all legal requirements.
• Lead audit processes and bring improvements to life.
• Inspire and guide a high-performing local finance team.

But, you know. These are just the things we can think of right now! This might be the job today, but tomorrow brings more change, so being light on your feet and willing to embrace the unknown is a verrrrrry big help.

This next section is for all the bullet point lovers out there...

WHAT WE NEED YOU TO BRING TO THE TABLE

We are looking for you who has at least 7 years of working experience in the FMCG industry in the Nordics, with full P&L ownership.

Other key competencies & experiences:

• Excellent management and leadership abilities. 
• Proven track record of driving results through performance management. 
• Excellent Excel skills combined with a strong analytical capability.
• Master's degree in finance or business.
• Fluency in English & Swedish; other Nordic languages are a bonus.
• Experience collaborating with production and factory teams is a big plus.

WHO WE NEED YOU TO BE

We think your oatsomeness is built upon the following qualities:

•  You have problem-solving skills essential for identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• You are a self-starter who has high accountability and enjoys building from scratch and implementing sustainable processes, structures, and tools.
• You easily switch between strategic and operational tasks & enjoy working in a non-traditional and international work environment.
• You are collaborative and understand that our success as a company depends on our ability to work together to find innovative solutions and adapt to different stages and needs.
• You are a good communicator with good presentation skills and a knack for steering conversations to what matters.
• You have the know-how to create forward momentum and the stamina to relentlessly drive the process and strategy.
• You are comfortable with ambiguity and energized by the challenge of building something lasting that benefits both the world and its people.

To be the perfect fit for Oatly, we believe you have a thirst for knowledge and are a result-driven person with high integrity and strong values. You thrive with a hands-on approach, even in times of rapid change. Your social competence allows you to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.

Finally, we hope that you share our values and have a great interest to carry out our mission in order to make the world a little bit better. 

YOUR APPLICATION

Phew! Well done if you’ve got this far. We’re glad we’ve still got your attention because we’ve got one last super important point to make.

As you can probably tell, we’re a norm-breaking company. For us, diversity and differences are an obvious asset. We know that amazing candidates can sometimes be put off applying for a job unless they can tick every box, and that makes us really sad. So please trust your gut and pop in your application if it’s feeling right. If you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, let’s do this together! It will be fun!

Last day of application: 4th of November. 

We treat all candidates equally: If you are interested, please apply through our application system - any correspondence should come from there. This will ensure that the candidate experience is smooth and fair to everyone!

Love Oatly XOXO

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