At IKEA, we aim to make healthy and sustainable choices affordable and accessible for all. To make that happen, we need people with imagination. People who know that everyone has a right to feel at home. People who share our vision of a better everyday life. Together we’ll innovate the future of life at home through data, technology, retail and home furnishing know-how. We need future architects, down-to-earth data scientists, unboxed engineers, cyber guardians, common sense makers and more! Are you one of them?  

We are looking for a team manager for our finance controlling team. In this role, you will work hands-on with finance controlling, but also focus on supporting, coaching, and guiding your team in the right direction.  

Typical work activities will include: 

• Controlling activities to secure efficiency 

• Gathering and interpretation of financial information, forming data into meaningful insights and facilitating evaluation and discussions with the relevant teams 

• Development and follow up of various targets and deliveries for operational performance evaluation 

• Analyse, prepare and provide ad hoc financial and performance reports, including suggestions for optimization and cost efficiency. 

• Lead annual budgeting process by driving the budget calendar and preparation of periodic budget forecasts and financial reports 

• Lead the inter- company recharge process and support build up of services catalogue. 

You have a passion to take work close to business and to grow in a dynamic work environment. You have a drive for continuous improvement and enjoy developing IKEA by building relationships, partnerships, and networks.  

You must have: 

• Bachelor's degree in business management / economics or similar 

• +10 years of financial controlling and reporting experience 

• Understanding and interest in Information Technology 

• Good knowledge of financial and business analysis and reporting 

• Strong capabilities and experience in Excel/ BI solutions and ERP systems 

• Financial presentation skills 

• Knowledge of the international financial reporting system is preferable 

You are always guided by the IKEA key values you have the ability to lead through communication and create strong and trustful networks and relationships in collaborative processes. 

Furthermore you need to: 

• Know how to motivate people and make them perform and deliver towards set goals and on time 

• Have an interest and ability to coach team members during the development journey and get inspired by improving ways of working 

• Understand the importance of communication, and enjoy operating on a global arena 

This role is full-time (40hours per week) and based in Malmö, Sweden. This role reports to Planning Manager, Shared Data & Technology.   

We want to understand the why! Tell us, as part of your application, why you think you would be a good fit for this role. Applications without a motivation letter will not be taken into consideration. 

Please note that internal candidates will be taken into consideration first. 

The closing date to apply for this role is the May 23:rd 2022. 

About IKEA  

At IKEA, we do things a little different. We think, differently. Act, differently. And work differently as well. We like to break things. Like rules. And then make things. Like music-playing lamps. And beds disguised as sofas. Even plantballs that help us look after our planet. It’s all part of our vision - to create a better everyday life for the many. And it’s been keeping our co-workers going for over 75 years. By 2030, we hope to help millions more look forward to going home. Maybe you can help us.

Creating long term success for IKEA, together (Business Transformation)  
We want to become an even more affordable, sustainable and accessible home furnishing retailer in an omni-channel reality. We bring business and data & technology together to improve how we work and meet customers, and enable us to focus on creating value. So we can continuously improve and scale IKEA, together with our partners and the many people.  

IKEA Shared Data & Technology builds up, delivers, serves and supports shared data and technology for the IKEA value chain. Together we build a digital foundation to enable our core business partners and franchisees to work more efficiently and create a rewarding customer experience in an omnichannel world. 

At IKEA we believe that we’re better when we’re physically together for collaboration, dialogues and conversations. We believe in the power of human interactions; the informal chats, the energy, belonging and creativity generated by people being in the same place. Our approach is that we spend most of our time in the IKEA workplace and with flexibility to work from home when relevant. 

Another thing fuelling our success is our values-based culture. While we are unique individuals with endless differences, something we share is our commitment to lead by example, work together, find better ways and to get things done. We believe in life-long learning, where we all play a part in helping each other (and our business) grow.  

Read more about us at https://about.ikea.com  

For data, tech and digital roles, read more at ikea.com/tastethefuture