Head of Performance Management

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Viby J, DK

Head of Performance Management – Viby
Are you eager to influence financial decision-making at the highest level of a large, purpose-driven organisation? Collaborating closely with the CFO, Executive Team, and Board, this role blends leadership, strategy, and insights offering a unique platform for impact. Acting as a bridge between strategic intent and financial execution, the Head of Performance Management shapes how performance is steered, measured, and communicated.
How You Will Make An Impact
Overall, you and your team will own Arla Foods' performance agenda end-to-end – turning strategy into clear targets, tracking progress and ensuring performance is communicated with clarity across the organisation. Working closely with strategy, finance and business leaders, you will future-proof how data and insights drive decisions. Your responsibilities will be

• Serving as a trusted partner to the CFO, owning the performance narrative and representing performance at Executive and Board forums with insights that shape decisions
• Leading a cross-functional finance team spanning strategic finance, FP&A, investment governance, and performance reporting
• Translating strategy into KPI and target-setting frameworks (incl. ESG), driving execution and accountability
• Owning the global efficiency programme "Fund Our Future" from a Finance perspective
• Delivering timely, high-quality performance reporting and insights to senior leaders to enable informed decision-making
• Ensuring robust investment governance from business case approval through post-investment tracking and benefits realization
• Enhancing planning, reporting systems, and digital tools in collaboration with IT; evolving frameworks, tools, and methodologies
• Driving transformation across regions and functions (incl. M&A integration), maintaining performance continuity and strong stakeholder alignment

What Will Make You Successful
The role calls for someone who can think strategically yet operate hands-on – breaking down complex strategies into measurable, actionable KPIs that drive outcomes. You enjoy diving into financial analysis and take pride in being thorough, structured, and accurate.

Professionally, you bring a solid understanding of financial performance, business cases, and investment governance, linking financial data to strategic direction. Performance management is a core strength, including setting, tracking, and analysing KPIs and target frameworks (incl. ESG). Strong quantitative skills and scenario modelling are complemented by the ability to distil insights into clear, concise executive-level reporting and dashboards. Familiarity with automation, data flows, and finance digitalisation initiatives enables continuous improvement.

As a leader, you collaborate effectively across a complex matrix, influencing without authority and navigating competing interests. Complex financial topics are communicated clearly and credibly as you translate finance into business language and compelling narratives. You are an experienced leader of leaders who develops talent and builds analytical capability across functions.

Personally, a methodical and structured approach is combined with curiosity and a strong business orientation. You seek to understand operations, products, and the drivers behind the metrics. Resilience and collaboration come naturally; you work well under pressure, especially in transitions and transformations, combining assertiveness with humility and listening well to others.

What do we offer?
This opportunity provides significant executive exposure and the chance to shape the performance agenda of a global business. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, spanning strategic finance to FP&A, with scope to shape the culture, cadence, and tools that underpin performance management. Beyond day-to-day execution, you will drive transformation – evolving reporting systems, enhancing digital tools, and aligning strategy with financial outcomes.

Would you like to join us?
If you want to help shape the industry, then seize this exciting opportunity. Please apply as soon as possible, as we will process applications on a continuous basis.

For additional information, please call Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant, Dorthe Holm Jensen,

Shape the Future of Dairy
Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're 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.

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