Directeur Financier / Finance Manager F/H
Who you are
Hej there! Are you someone who's excited about the shopping centre industry (or as we like to call them, ‘meeting places’) and wants to be a part of changing it for the better? At Ingka Centres, we're on that journey, and we're looking for someone like you to join us!
We're seeking someone with high aspirations and a love for the commercial side of things. Someone who's dedicated to creating unforgettable memories for our visitors, together with their team. And of course, someone who shares our values and is keen on collaboration and innovation.
• You are able to work independently and are enthusiastic about being part of a team, working closely with colleagues and partners.
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• You are motivated to seek out and exploit business opportunities: you have the ability, willingness and drive to generate and execute new ideas, so that they can be turned into business opportunities.
• You are curious about the best practices in the industry, and you know how to take advantage of them and make them work for IKEA. You dare to take risks if necessary.
• You know the needs, behaviours and aspirations of current and potential customers.
• You know how to set direction, create and execute long-term plans, set budgets and goals, and monitor Kpi's.
• You have a proven track record of building long-term strategic partnerships, generating revenue, and all operational and commercial aspects of a shopping mall, retail, hospitality or service business.
• You are fluent in both French and English.
Your responsibilities
In this position, you will report to the Accounting and Reporting Manager and manage all direct and indirect tax matters for the Ingka Group in the country to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements. Your reporting unit and place of employment is Ingka Centres France based in Plaisir (78).
Your main tasks :
• Lead the development of the team based on the global finance, organisational and people development direction to secure the right competences, performance and succession.
• Lead close cooperation with Business Navigation to create insight in costs and
performance and support business steering based on standard global frameworks (e.g. accounting, reporting, internal control).
• Lead and supervise local and/or centralised Accounting & Reporting Operations to ensure relevant, complete, accurate and timely closings and Financial and Management reporting, based on standard global frameworks and local legal and tax requirements.
• Constant cooperation with the Centre Managers, Lease Managers and tenants
• Accountable for variance analysis, reviewing and challenging reported actuals and
forecasts and first level of commentary.
• Accountable for cooperation with Group Financial Controlling (matrix), Group Tax and Country organisation to minimise deviations from standard global frameworks for local business needs and compliance reasons and secures effective ways of working. Contributes to global projects and local execution (as part of these projects) to simplifying, harmonising and automating financial operations and reporting
• Participate in global projects and support local execution (as part of these projects) to simplify, harmonise and automate financial operations and reporting
• Contribute ideas and insight to the business planning process from country, company, department, matrix perspective and use as a basis for the team action plan.
• Secure effective governance and supervise solid support for country management with insight in financial performance & position, liquidity, investment decisions and financial planning.
• Accountable for effective implementation of the internal control framework in the country financial operations and report on country and global level on effectiveness.
• Manage the relationship with the external auditor and enable an efficient and effective external audit process; manage the relationship with tax authorities in the country and manage tax audits in cooperation with Group Tax
• Secure close cooperation with Legal and Tax teams to ensure compliance with legal and tax requirements and enable an efficient and effective external audit process.
Together as a Team
We see ourselves as influencers – we steer the IKEA business by finding the truth behind the figures. Together we secure compliance with local and international laws and reporting standards; we assure that accounting processes are efficient and that tax compliance meets business needs. We’re a diverse group of people driven by providing reliable financial data to a wide variety of stakeholders. At the end of the day, that’s one of the foundations to make IKEA even better!
Each of us is unique and so are the careers we offer.
At Ingka Centers, we are actively committed to diversity and disability. Please know that our teams do everything possible to foster an inclusive, mixed and caring environment. We offer a wide range of development opportunities to people from different backgrounds and walks of life. Join our world where every talent is recognized.
At Ingka Centers, in addition to your base salary, you'll receive many benefits* such as :
- A 13th month bonus
- An IKEA/Ingka Centers Bonus that rewards team performance
- A retirement savings plan
- A supplementary pension financed by Ingka Centres
- An advantageous company health insurance plan from the moment you start
- A healthy and varied lunch for less than 3€
- A 15% discount on your purchases at IKEA
*Some of these benefits are subject to seniority conditions
Hej there! Are you someone who's excited about the shopping centre industry (or as we like to call them, ‘meeting places’) and wants to be a part of changing it for the better? At Ingka Centres, we're on that journey, and we're looking for someone like you to join us!
We're seeking someone with high aspirations and a love for the commercial side of things. Someone who's dedicated to creating unforgettable memories for our visitors, together with their team. And of course, someone who shares our values and is keen on collaboration and innovation.
• You are able to work independently and are enthusiastic about being part of a team, working closely with colleagues and partners.
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• You are motivated to seek out and exploit business opportunities: you have the ability, willingness and drive to generate and execute new ideas, so that they can be turned into business opportunities.
• You are curious about the best practices in the industry, and you know how to take advantage of them and make them work for IKEA. You dare to take risks if necessary.
• You know the needs, behaviours and aspirations of current and potential customers.
• You know how to set direction, create and execute long-term plans, set budgets and goals, and monitor Kpi's.
• You have a proven track record of building long-term strategic partnerships, generating revenue, and all operational and commercial aspects of a shopping mall, retail, hospitality or service business.
• You are fluent in both French and English.
Your responsibilities
In this position, you will report to the Accounting and Reporting Manager and manage all direct and indirect tax matters for the Ingka Group in the country to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements. Your reporting unit and place of employment is Ingka Centres France based in Plaisir (78).
Your main tasks :
• Lead the development of the team based on the global finance, organisational and people development direction to secure the right competences, performance and succession.
• Lead close cooperation with Business Navigation to create insight in costs and
performance and support business steering based on standard global frameworks (e.g. accounting, reporting, internal control).
• Lead and supervise local and/or centralised Accounting & Reporting Operations to ensure relevant, complete, accurate and timely closings and Financial and Management reporting, based on standard global frameworks and local legal and tax requirements.
• Constant cooperation with the Centre Managers, Lease Managers and tenants
• Accountable for variance analysis, reviewing and challenging reported actuals and
forecasts and first level of commentary.
• Accountable for cooperation with Group Financial Controlling (matrix), Group Tax and Country organisation to minimise deviations from standard global frameworks for local business needs and compliance reasons and secures effective ways of working. Contributes to global projects and local execution (as part of these projects) to simplifying, harmonising and automating financial operations and reporting
• Participate in global projects and support local execution (as part of these projects) to simplify, harmonise and automate financial operations and reporting
• Contribute ideas and insight to the business planning process from country, company, department, matrix perspective and use as a basis for the team action plan.
• Secure effective governance and supervise solid support for country management with insight in financial performance & position, liquidity, investment decisions and financial planning.
• Accountable for effective implementation of the internal control framework in the country financial operations and report on country and global level on effectiveness.
• Manage the relationship with the external auditor and enable an efficient and effective external audit process; manage the relationship with tax authorities in the country and manage tax audits in cooperation with Group Tax
• Secure close cooperation with Legal and Tax teams to ensure compliance with legal and tax requirements and enable an efficient and effective external audit process.
Together as a Team
We see ourselves as influencers – we steer the IKEA business by finding the truth behind the figures. Together we secure compliance with local and international laws and reporting standards; we assure that accounting processes are efficient and that tax compliance meets business needs. We’re a diverse group of people driven by providing reliable financial data to a wide variety of stakeholders. At the end of the day, that’s one of the foundations to make IKEA even better!
Each of us is unique and so are the careers we offer.
At Ingka Centers, we are actively committed to diversity and disability. Please know that our teams do everything possible to foster an inclusive, mixed and caring environment. We offer a wide range of development opportunities to people from different backgrounds and walks of life. Join our world where every talent is recognized.
At Ingka Centers, in addition to your base salary, you'll receive many benefits* such as :
- A 13th month bonus
- An IKEA/Ingka Centers Bonus that rewards team performance
- A retirement savings plan
- A supplementary pension financed by Ingka Centres
- An advantageous company health insurance plan from the moment you start
- A healthy and varied lunch for less than 3€
- A 15% discount on your purchases at IKEA
*Some of these benefits are subject to seniority conditions
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