Trainee in Cash Management - Gdańsk

Are you ready to kick‑start your finance career in a global organization where learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement are part of everyday work?

Join us as a Finance Trainee and become part of our Cash Management department. As one of the world’s leading dairy companies, we value curiosity, willingness to learn, and an open mindset. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop practical accounting skills, gain exposure to global finance processes, and support daily operations while learning from experienced colleagues.

How you will make an impact

As a Trainee in the Payment & Allocation Team, you’ll support daily financial processes that keep our global cash flow running efficiently. You will gain hands‑on experience in accounting activities, learn best practices, and collaborate with internal partners across markets.

You will join our Global Shared Services Centre in Gdańsk, working closely with colleagues across Finance.

 Specifically, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting execution of daily payments and direct debit collection


• Allocating incoming and outgoing transactions


• Supporting issue resolution within the Payment & Allocation area


• Assisting in maintaining and updating process documentation


• Supporting audits by preparing basic documentation when required


• Providing support in ad-hoc tasks and project

What will make you successful

We’re looking for someone who is eager to learn, curious about finance processes, and ready to take their first steps in accounting.

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Student status or a completed degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Mathematics or a related field


• Little or no prior professional experience (internships, trainee roles, or student jobs are welcome)


• English fluency (written and spoken)


• Basic knowledge of Excel and an interest in developing more advanced skills


• A positive attitude, attention to detail, and willingness to learn new tools and processes

Please note that this role requires you to be in the office 50% of the time + one additional day (monthly).

What do we offer?
Global Shared Services is truly a global setup. As such, you will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with business areas across cultures and borders. You can bring your knowledge and understanding into the mix to break new ground with Cash Management in Global Shared Services.

 What do we offer?

• International operating environment 


• Medical care & life insurance 


• Additional benefits like gym card, vouchers, travel points or cinema tickets, etc.


• Scandinavian working style & no dress code


• Trainings with experts & professional induction & development programs


• Financial support of 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, sport challenges and activities, Arla active teams / sport groups)


• Flexible working time and home office work possibility depending on business needs


• Additional holiday depending on length of employment (up to 4 days)


• Fully paid 30 min. break 

… while in the office you can also use some of below: 

• Modern office space with beautiful view and high standard furniture (i.e. adjustable desks)


• Spacious canteen, delicious coffee and tea available on every floor in special designed spots


• Chill-out rooms with X-box, pool table, board games, football table and swing

Read more about Arla Global Shared Services

Global Shared Services consists of multiple functions that are all placed in the Punkt building in Gdańsk .

As of now, we have an IT Services and an IT Solutions division dedicated to SAP as well as a variety of app development and implementation projects. Our procurement and finance functions support a wide array of processes such as purchasing, distribution and sales globally.

We also have a dedicated HR operations division to ensure we attract, develop and retain the very best of talent around the world.

Together, we are all dedicated to one collective mission: ensuring an optimal global supply of fresh Arla products – every single day.

Shape the Future of Dairy 

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with natural, sustainable nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about. 

 
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