FINANCE CO-DRIVING VALUE CREATION

In Arla Finance, we play a vital role in shaping crucial business decisions. We focus on things like setting product prices and allocating resources based on solid facts, insightful predictions, and a broad perspective. We are dedicated to improving our sources of information, such as sales data and consumer trends, to ensure accurate and easily accessible financial and non-financial data. We achieve this through robust and flexible processes like rolling forecasts and real-time analysis. By using reliable tools like regression analysis and predictive modeling, we create different scenarios that help us make quick and informed decisions on important matters like optimizing prices, improving products, and enhancing supply chain efficiency. We emphasize the use of clear visualizations like dashboards and charts, and we prioritize effective communication to promote understanding and collaboration among stakeholders. 

In Arla, we understand that sustainability is essential for our long-term success. As a Finance team, we have a vital role in providing the framework to measure our sustainability performance, guide our sustainability efforts, and communicate effectively with consumers, customers, and other stakeholders. Our sustainability initiatives, including our Sustainability Incentive model, are fully integrated into our operations. We are consistently enhancing our performance management system to ensure a comprehensive approach from start to finish. We prioritize sustainability performance alongside financial performance, striving to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our work, from monitoring progress on our strategic goals to enhancing operational performance. 

Efficient and effective financial processes is crucial for supporting Arla’s future growth. We are always working to strengthen our core financial foundation through simplification, standardization, and automation. This allows us to maintain high quality and provide a great user experience in a more efficient way. To achieve this, we take a comprehensive approach to our financial processes, applying proven optimization methods and utilizing digital tools. We collaborate closely with functional experts and external partners to ensure the best results. This enables us to streamline activities such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and standard reporting, supporting our overall financial efficiency and contributing to the growth of Arla.

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