You are analytical and have confidence in using data and new technologies for making business decisions. Whilst collaborating with different stakeholders, you are a change leader and are able to build strong alliances both across the business and outside of IKEA and influence at all levels of the organisation..
Along with the capabilities mentioned above, you must also have the following experiences to be successful in the role:
Bachelors degree in finance/ economics or a related field. 5-7 years with increased responsibility in accounting or finance related field. Strong ability to prioritize, provide clear directions and multitask. Ingka business experience. Ability to communicate confidently and clearly in English. Proven skills in developing people and provide support, coaching, training, and career direction to others. A day in your life with us Working as part of the Group Finance and Global Business Operations function, you will play a pivotal part in securing the Ingka Group long-term profitability and growth through business transformation. Your day-to-day responsibilities will also include the following:
Lead a specific process design and prepare basis for decisions with E2E process view and collaborate closely with relevant functions (Group Functions, GBO, Markets, and Digital, etc). Secure consistency and interdependencies in the process development towards other connected processes. Lead the implementation and establishment of the process ways of working and secure designed process efficiencies and effectiveness. Assess and analyse the business benefit of identified process improvement potentials of specific processes and lead continuous improvement initiatives cross-functionally. Lead the process documentation according to defined framework, (process maps, working methods, task descriptions, measurement specifications and learning material,...) Setup performance measurement (KPIs) for specific processes, secure connection with other processes and follow up on performance. Lead initiatives and projects and act as a specific finance process representative contributing to other Ingka projects, e.g. new countries, new touchpoints, new business model etc. Secure and maintain a connection with and between core areas, business owners, group functions, process teams within Ingka Group. Secure cross-organisational readiness and continued business growth in terms of competence, performance and succession through enabling an end-to-end approach. Ensuring a safe environment for co-workers and external consultants and contractors in accordance with Ingka policies.