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LocationPlaisir
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Employment typeFull Time Permanent
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DepartmentFinance, Accounting & Tax
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Deadline2026-01-31
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Mobility supportDomestic & International
Leader des Équipes Comptabilité et Reporting F/H
"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.
A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself."
Candidate profile (title)
Who you are
Candidate profile (text) - en_UK / en_INTERNATIONAL
As a person you are passionate about people, business, IKEA’s purpose and continuously driving better performance. You are energized by increasing customer value, driving business growth and contributing to overall success and results through people as well as motivated by leading and developing people.
For this role we believe you have a Bachelor or Master degree in Accounting / Finance / Economics or a related field combined with 5+ years of increasingly responsible accounting experience in similar or larger organisation. Further, you have demonstrated knowledge of broad set of accounting principles (e.g. INGKA and local GAAP) and have experience in use of automated accounting systems. You are proficient in MS Office skills, have ability to communicate confidently and clearly in English, proven skills in developing people and provide support, coaching, training, and career direction to others as well as experience in multicultural and multinational organisation.
You have knowledge in the following areas:
• broad knowledge of the IKEA concept, its Brand identity, Culture & Values and strategic directions
• comprehensive knowledge of IKEA business, its market and industry; knowledge of Ingka group's core business operations and key interactions between businesses/functions
• broad knowledge of Ingka’s business, financial and operational processes, their inter-dependencies and how to work through them
• excellent knowledge of the measurement, processing and communication of financial information regarding economic entities, which aims to document the organizations’ resource management
• excellent knowledge of Ingka’s accounting and financial reporting rules, standards and manuals, along with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• advanced knowledge of how to assess, analyse and mitigate risks in a business environment
• excellent knowledge of 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
• good understanding of data science, new technologies, analytics and their wide ranging application in business context
• advanced knowledge of how to create and implement change initiatives and manage stakeholders in Ingka
• good knowledge of project management processes including methods and tools; and how to integrate them
• good knowledge of the customer needs, demands and expectations on the markets
You have ability in Business Partnering, i.e. strategic, tactical and operational business partner with strong analytical skills to translate business needs into financial consequences and solutions as well as in Networking, i.e. strong network and relationship builder both within and outside of the own organization as well as within Communication, i.e. strong communicator with capacity to influence decisions and create energy and commitment within the organization as well as in Developing people, i.e. ability to inspire individuals and teams to accomplish organisational goals; motivate people to perform and grow by providing feedback, coaching, training and career direction. Finally, you have Business acumen, i.e. strong ability to recognize external trends and translate them into business opportunities and are Change oriented, i.e. able to handle a constantly changing environment with many different stakeholders and demands.
For this role we believe you have a Bachelor or Master degree in Accounting / Finance / Economics or a related field combined with 5+ years of increasingly responsible accounting experience in similar or larger organisation. Further, you have demonstrated knowledge of broad set of accounting principles (e.g. INGKA and local GAAP) and have experience in use of automated accounting systems. You are proficient in MS Office skills, have ability to communicate confidently and clearly in English, proven skills in developing people and provide support, coaching, training, and career direction to others as well as experience in multicultural and multinational organisation.
You have knowledge in the following areas:
• broad knowledge of the IKEA concept, its Brand identity, Culture & Values and strategic directions
• comprehensive knowledge of IKEA business, its market and industry; knowledge of Ingka group's core business operations and key interactions between businesses/functions
• broad knowledge of Ingka’s business, financial and operational processes, their inter-dependencies and how to work through them
• excellent knowledge of the measurement, processing and communication of financial information regarding economic entities, which aims to document the organizations’ resource management
• excellent knowledge of Ingka’s accounting and financial reporting rules, standards and manuals, along with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• advanced knowledge of how to assess, analyse and mitigate risks in a business environment
• excellent knowledge of 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
• good understanding of data science, new technologies, analytics and their wide ranging application in business context
• advanced knowledge of how to create and implement change initiatives and manage stakeholders in Ingka
• good knowledge of project management processes including methods and tools; and how to integrate them
• good knowledge of the customer needs, demands and expectations on the markets
You have ability in Business Partnering, i.e. strategic, tactical and operational business partner with strong analytical skills to translate business needs into financial consequences and solutions as well as in Networking, i.e. strong network and relationship builder both within and outside of the own organization as well as within Communication, i.e. strong communicator with capacity to influence decisions and create energy and commitment within the organization as well as in Developing people, i.e. ability to inspire individuals and teams to accomplish organisational goals; motivate people to perform and grow by providing feedback, coaching, training and career direction. Finally, you have Business acumen, i.e. strong ability to recognize external trends and translate them into business opportunities and are Change oriented, i.e. able to handle a constantly changing environment with many different stakeholders and demands.
Key responsibilities (title)
What you'll be doing day to day
Key responsibilities (text) - en_UK / en_INTERNATIONAL
To lead, steer and support overall Ingka financial reporting that is beneficial to people & planet and protects and adds value to our assets, securing profitable growth and financial independence. By providing Accounting & Reporting services, supporting a strong compliance framework, and effective governance to enable entrepreneurship and safeguard our people, customers and businesses.
You will:
• lead the development of the team based on the global finance, organisational and people development direction to secure the right competences, performance and succession
• develop, implement and continuously improve effective and efficient Accounting & Reporting processes and routines
• manage the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities
• secure that the team members are working according to the A&R manual as well as local GAAP
• support the team with specific accounting and reporting related questions
• support relevant functions as a trustful and professional business partner in Accounting & Reporting matters with the aim to offer the customer a seamless shopping experience
• contribute the business plan process and set clear goals and action plan together with the team in alignment with the business plan and function goals
• coordinate and/or support internal and external audit, review and follow up on audit findings and recommendations
• contribute to local and global projects from A&R perspective
• secure and maintain a connection with and between core areas, business owners, group functions, process teams within the Ingka Group
• secure cross-organisational readiness and continued business growth in terms of competence, performance and succession through enabling an end-to-end approach
• ensure a safe environment for co-workers and external consultants and contractors in accordance with Ingka policies
You will:
• lead the development of the team based on the global finance, organisational and people development direction to secure the right competences, performance and succession
• develop, implement and continuously improve effective and efficient Accounting & Reporting processes and routines
• manage the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities
• secure that the team members are working according to the A&R manual as well as local GAAP
• support the team with specific accounting and reporting related questions
• support relevant functions as a trustful and professional business partner in Accounting & Reporting matters with the aim to offer the customer a seamless shopping experience
• contribute the business plan process and set clear goals and action plan together with the team in alignment with the business plan and function goals
• coordinate and/or support internal and external audit, review and follow up on audit findings and recommendations
• contribute to local and global projects from A&R perspective
• secure and maintain a connection with and between core areas, business owners, group functions, process teams within the Ingka Group
• secure cross-organisational readiness and continued business growth in terms of competence, performance and succession through enabling an end-to-end approach
• ensure a safe environment for co-workers and external consultants and contractors in accordance with Ingka policies
Team vision ( title)
Our team within IKEA
Team vision and mission (text) - en_UK / en_INTERNATIONAL
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!
Let's connect
Questions and support? Let's connect!
Local section (title)
Bon à savoir
Local section (text)
Chacun de nous est unique tout comme le sont les carrières que nous proposons.
Chez IKEA, nous sommes activement engagés en faveur de la diversité et du handicap. Sache que nos équipes mettent tout en œuvre pour favoriser un environnement inclusif, mixte et bienveillant. Nous offrons à des personnes d'horizons différents et aux parcours variés un large éventail de possibilités de développement. Rejoins notre univers où chaque talent est reconnu.
Chez IKEA, nous sommes activement engagés en faveur de la diversité et du handicap. Sache que nos équipes mettent tout en œuvre pour favoriser un environnement inclusif, mixte et bienveillant. Nous offrons à des personnes d'horizons différents et aux parcours variés un large éventail de possibilités de développement. Rejoins notre univers où chaque talent est reconnu.
Why you will love us
From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers.
At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together.
Our vision, “to create a better everyday life for the many people” inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.
What we all have in common
- Living our values
- Being your unique self, while respecting and including others
- A passion for home furnishing
- Performing & delivering while learning & developing
- Having fun!