Group Function Financial Controlling Team Leader

Job title:

Group Function Financial Controlling Team Leader

Company

IKEA

Job description

Jobb-id: 243231Datum inlagd: 02/11/2024 Who you areWe are looking for a positive leader that embraces change and is passionate about creating an Ingka fit for the future! Being the colleague that love and embrace change, you also enjoy implementing new ways of working and inspire your stakeholders and coworkers to join the journey. You are a strong network and relationship builder, as well as strong communicator with capacity to influence decisions, create energy and commitment within the organization. As it is a changing and complex environment where you have stakeholders on several levels, you bring a solid background within the financial area from different organisations and if you have previous IKEA experience it´s a plus.To succeed in the role, we believe that you have at least 5 years of experience in a leadership role within a finance team. Furthermore, you have a bachelor or master’s degree in the finance field, and you are a professionally qualified accountant, controller or local equivalent with strong knowledge of GAAP. You also possess about 10 years or more with increased responsibility in controlling and budgeting, accounting or finance related field, preferably within IT and Digitalisation area and business development initiatives. We also believe you have experience in larger international structure, with strong ability to prioritize, provide clear directions and ability to communicate confidently and clearly in English.You have knowledge in the following areas:

• the measurement, processing and communication of financial information regarding economic entities, which aims to document the organization’s resource management.

• how to plan, measure financial records in compliance with internal and external regulations and ensuring value for money in reaching business objectives and long term profitable growth.

• financial reporting rules, standards and manuals, along with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

• how to assess, analyze and mitigate risks in a business environment.

• data science, new technologies, analytics and their wide ranging application in business context.

• how to create and implement change initiatives and manage stakeholders. Building great relationships with your stakeholders is something that comes naturally, and you care to create a great collaboration within the organization.

And, of course, you share and live the IKEA culture and values. You see things a little differently. So do we. Your responsibilitiesAs a Group Function Financial Controlling Team Leader you will have responsibility for one of our controlling teams based in Malmö and will be working in close collaboration with a team in based in India. Together with your team you will lead, steer and support the overall Ingka financial reporting that is beneficial to people & planet and protects and adds value to our assets, securing profitable growth and financial independence. Working on group level you will be involved in a lot of different forums and get extra assignments (for example new tools, projects or new ways of working).Furthermore, you will:

• Coordinate the budget, forecast and cost follow up of the Group Digital and Service Functions including preparation of management reporting.

• Set up and maintain the financial structures to follow-up cost and performance and support decision making in line with global frameworks.

• Work with the Group framework teams and functional leadership to minimize deviations from standard global frameworks for business needs and compliance reasons and secures effective ways of working.

• Perform variance analysis, reviewing and challenging reported actuals and forecasts and first level of commentary.

• Be responsible for an efficient and effective management/service fee recharging process (calculation, recharging, agreements etc).

• Ensure relevant, complete, accurate and timely Accounting and Reporting Financial and Management reporting based on standard global frameworks and local legal requirements.

• Contributes to global projects to develop financial operations and reporting.

• Document internal financial controls and reviews of effectiveness.

The role is located in Malmö and you will report to the Group Digital Financial Controlling Manager, Helena Andersson. About this work areaOur purpose is to enable business transformation and secure Ingka Group long term profitable growth and independence through financial steering and decision support, operational excellence and compliance.The Ingka Group is a world leader in the home furnishing business. We are a strategic partner and the largest franchisee of the IKEA franchise system, owning and operating 373 IKEA stores and digital touchpoints in 31 markets. We are a value driven company with a passion for life at home and a vision to create a better everyday life for the many people. Questions and support? Let’s connect!If you have any questions regarding the position, please reach out to Helena Andersson, Group Digital Financial Controlling Manager at [email protected] For questions regarding the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact Recruiter Carl Johan Petri at [email protected]In this recruitment there is no relocation support provided by IKEA, hence we’re looking for people already living in the mentioned location.Last day to apply is 13th of November!

Expected salary

Location

Malmö

Job date

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 23:55:59 GMT

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