Financial Controller - IKEA Marketing & Communication AB

.

HEJ! 

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people – and we’re always searching for new and better ways to do it. We use our home furnishing knowledge to create products and solutions that will enable more people to live the life they want. Through creativity, IKEA Marketing & Communication AB connects the heart of IKEA to the hearts and minds of the many people. We plan and produce inspiring content that enables our retail markets to grow and position IKEA as a purpose-led business and an expert in life at home.  

We are based in Älmhult, Sweden – the heart of IKEA. Our strength is our 400+ talented co-workers: strategists, channel experts, developers, photographers, motion media producers, 3D artists, graphic designers, copywriters, interior designers, and many more competences. We are proud of our craftsmanship and ability to unleash creativity at scale.  

The core of our offer is the common content made available to IKEA retailers around the globe. In addition, we offer packages and on-request support to meet the needs of our markets. IKEA Marketing & Communication also develops the common marketing agenda for IKEA, leading in marketing and communication topics and contributing to our business strategies. 

Our culture and values guide us in everything we do. We become better as a team by building on our strengths and differences. Together, we strive for an inclusive work environment where we all feel safe, welcomed, respected, supported, and appreciated?for who we are and what we contribute to. This is the place where you can inspire billions of people around the world.? 

Are you ready to make a better everyday life for the many people? We want to hear from you! 

We are now looking for a Financial controller to IMC Business Steering & Operations Finance Team in Älmhult. 

We are looking for a financial controller who can translate business and action plans into budget request and forecast adaptations. You will lead the financial forecasting and monthly reporting processes in a structured way and actively contribute to the IMC budgeting process. As we are working project/assignment based you will lead the financials in a project operations dimension. You will work together with great colleagues in the finance team, with managers for the different IMC functions and with assignment leaders.     

You will:    

• Lead the financial forecasting and monthly reporting processes, including responsibility for revenue and cost structures.  

• Lead Project financial operation for the company, such as project -structure, -reporting, direct and indirect cost dimensions etc.  

• Provide high-level financial analysis, scenarios and insights into the currents and forecast to support the business towards optimal performance 

• Initiate and follow-up, challenge deviations and concerns on activities and ensure data quality in financial figures 

• Contribute to continuous improvement of the reporting processes and ensure that tools and ways of working meet business needs 

• Consolidate reports and create financial insights 

• IKEA knowledge and experience in the field of finance and/or navigation 

• Solid knowledge of Financial Controlling and Reporting process and related tools 

• Ability to work with various IT systems and digital tools, such as SAP-BPC, SAP-SAC, Power BI, Dynamics 

• Ability to prioritize, communicate and provide clear directions 

• Leadership experience - leading self and leading others 

• Knowledge of Swedish accounting rules and regulations and financial follow up 

• Knowledge of project- and process management relevant to drive effective financial planning or controlling and reporting 

You have a positive attitude, are solution-oriented and have a strong drive with a good ability to collaborate and enable co-creation. You enjoy working in a complex environment, with simplicity in focus. You lead with authenticity and make values-based decisions to contribute to an environment where the IKEA culture is a strong and living reality that embraces diversity. 

This position is placed in Älmhult, Sweden. Please send your application –?CV?and?motivation letter, in?English?- by August 31 2024. Please note that we are continuously interviewing candidates and may close the ad earlier.??? 

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Recruiter Christina Appelqvist, +46766113408. For questions about the role, please contact hiring manager, Nils Atlas at Write an email