Are you ready to take on a unique and entrepreneurial role in one of Arla Foods’ growing and dynamic markets? This is your chance grow a €400+ million business, drive our Future26 strategy in value creation, innovation and sustainability in Finland. You’ll be working with some most loved and developing brands such as Arla, Arla Apetina, Arla Protein, Arla Luonto+, Arla Lempi, Starbucks, Keso, Castello as well as an array of private label solutions.

As Marketing Director Arla Finland, you will be at the forefront of driving innovation, category leadership, and inspiring marketing initiatives that resonate with ambitious retailers and consumers alike. You’ll bring fresh ideas and creative strategies to build strong connections, grow market share, and make a real impact. This role is a unique blend of strategic thinking and hands-on leadership, reporting directly to the Head of Market/SVP of Arla Finland, while playing a key role in the Finland’s Leadership Team and EU marketing leadership team.

Your Role and Responsibilities

Lead Visionary Marketing: Define and implement the local marketing vision and brand strategies, ensuring they come to life through annual business plans for both branded and private label products.
Grow Iconic Brands: Drive the development and growth of leading brands:

Arla, Arla Apetina, Arla Protein, Arla Luonto+, Arla Lempi, Starbucks, Keso, Ingmariini and our yellow cheese brands.

Foster Innovation: Spearhead innovation and new product development, ensuring a smooth process from concept to market success while focusing on strategic pricing and category performance.
Collaborate Across Channels: Partner closely with other departments and customers across all retail channels, ensuring a seamless, customer-centric approach that delivers impactful results.
Drive the European agenda: You are part of EU marketing leadership team to drive the EU marketing agenda within Arla foods.
Lead with Passion: Inspire, coach, and develop a talented team of 19 (including 6 direct reports) in Brand Management and Innovation, creating an inclusive, high-performing culture where everyone can thrive and contribute.

What You Bring to the Table
Master’s degree in a relevant business-related field. You’re a well-rounded marketing leader driven by curiosity and the desire to uncover new opportunities for business and brand growth.

Your track record includes:

Comprehensive Marketing Expertise: Deep experience across multiple marketing disciplines (brand building, category management, activations), ideally in at least two categories.
Proven Leadership: Strong leadership background, with experience managing and developing highperforming teams, particularly in complex, matrixed organizations.
Innovative Thinking: A creative mind with a passion for innovation and a history of driving successful new product launches.
Global Perspective: Experience working in both global/regional matrix marketing roles and local market positions, with knowledge of more than one market is an advantage.
Digital Savvy: Expertise in digital communication and channels, ensuring your strategies are relevant and engaging in today’s fast-paced digital world.
P&L Management: Solid financial acumen with experience managing a P&L and driving commercial success.
Transformational Leadership: Experience leading teams through change and transformation with a focus on continuous improvement and adapting to new market demands.

Would you like to join us?
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. We’re all about fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, work-life-balance and celebration. Think of it as a crew where everyone’s opinion matters, where innovation is encouraged, and where success is shared. 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.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, apply now and help us bring innovative, sustainable dairy solutions to life for consumers in Finland. Arla is partnering in this assignment with JFP Executive Search. To apply, please send your application letter and CV via email to jfp@jfp.fi, prior to Sunday 14th of September 2025. Specify the position you are applying for in the title of your email. We’re evaluating candidates as applications come in, so early submissions are encouraged.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Arla

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