We are on the journey to transform our digital capabilities, bringing core business processes, people, data & technology together - an enabler for IKEA to become an even better home furnishing retailer in the future. A journey that needs passionate people who embrace change, dare to question and want to make a difference. If that sounds like you, come and join us. Together we can do great things!     

Inter IKEA Group is organized into three core businesses - Range, Supply and Retail Concept - and five enabling functions. Together we contribute to the success of IKEA and share responsibility for the franchise offer.   

The enabling functions are responsible for leading key common activities in networks across Inter IKEA Group, as well as covering specific needs for the core businesses. The five Enabling functions are Operations Management, Business Performance & Support, Communication, Sustainability and People & Culture.    

Are you someone who can bridge enterprise finance systems, modern engineering practices, and a data-as-a-product mindset? 

You will lead the engineering delivery and technical evolution of Finance, Treasury, and Business Performance platforms and data products, working in close partnership with Product Managers who own product vision, value, and prioritisation. 

The role spans financial transaction platforms, planning and performance management solutions, treasury capabilities, and the data products that enable financial and business decision-making across Inter IKEA. 

The role is accountable for how modernisation is delivered: engineering excellence, platform health, scalability, and team performance—while contributing actively to what is built through close collaboration with Product. 

You are a curious, inclusive and people‑focused Software Engineering Manager who enjoys bringing talented engineers together around a clear purpose. You care deeply about helping teams grow, feel supported, and do their best work — while also shaping strong technical foundations. As part of this role you will be working to support Finance/Treasury and Business performance data products.

You have experience leading engineering teams working across SAP‑centric finance platforms, integrations and APIs, and data engineering and data products. You enjoy modernising complex landscapes and feel energised by taking finance systems on a journey — from legacy solutions to SAP S/4HANA — creating something simpler, more reliable and more future‑ready along the way. 

You understand the importance of SAP as a trusted system of record, while enabling modern data platforms to make finance data easy to access and use across the organisation. You work closely with colleagues in Finance, Controlling, Data, Architecture and Platform teams, building strong relationships and finding the best paths forward together. 

You believe that great engineering is built on strong foundations. You promote modern engineering practices such as CI/CD, automation and quality controls, and you care about building solutions that are secure, compliant and ready for audit — without losing sight of usability or value. 

You have a clear data‑as‑a‑product mindset, helping teams create data products with clear ownership, shared responsibility and agreed quality standards. Above all, you are a thoughtful moderniser: someone who balances speed with stability, delivery with sustainability, and business outcomes with long‑term architecture — always with people at the heart of what you do 

We’re seeking someone with a strong engineering mindset and a proven track record of delivering high‑performance data solutions. The ideal candidate will bring  

• 10 + years in software and/or data engineering  
• 3–5+ years as a Software Engineering Manager, leading teams across backend, integration, and data engineering 
• Experience with finance domains (GL, AP/AR, forecasting, controlling) 
• Working closely with Product Managers on platform or internal products 
• Proven experience: modernising complex, business‑critical platforms 
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) is helpful, but not defining 

We are looking for someone who wants to learn, grow and build great things together with us. 

This role is full-time (40 hours per week) and will be based in Delft Netherlands. This role sits as part of Operations Management, in an area of Data & Analytics within Enabling Functions. Please submit applications and CV in English only. 

For any questions regarding the application please contact [email protected], this is an ongoing recruitment so we will be continuously reviewing applications. Please do not delay applying. There may be a small day during July vacation time.

At IKEA, we are looking for people who believe everyone deserves a seat at the table. You’re welcome no matter where you come from, what you believe, and what you look like. We don’t even care how you have furnished your home. We’re interested in you simply because you’re you. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. We believe that people’s different perspectives, backgrounds, and personalities make us better at understanding our customers dreams and needs. At IKEA, we’re all on the same project.    If you have a special need that requires accommodation in the recruitment process, just let us know.