Arbetsbeskrivning

Company Description

You see things a little differently. So do we. We believe in discovering and developing the talent in each of us. We invest in your passions and encourage you to grow with them. Come and see things a little differently with us!

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people – our customers, co-workers, and suppliers. Together, we create a workplace where everyone feels free to be themselves – to experiment, try new ways, and dare to ask, “What if…?” We believe in everyday personal growth and offer the opportunity to develop your career globally. At IKEA we have a vibrant culture where ideas are heard, where there is opportunity to learn new skills and where the goal always is "to create a better everyday life for the many people".

The Supply Area assignment is all about enabling business, developing people and relations, and securing compliance. Supply Areas are places where co-workers and business partners connect to share, add value, and collaborate cross functional borders. We have 7 Supply Areas in IKEA Supply around the world, and we operate in a fast paced, truly global environment with an endless supply of challenges and development opportunities.

We are now recruiting for a new opportunity as Global Finance, Performance and Operations Manager, that will report to Linus Björkman, Global Supply Area Manager.

Job Description

In the role as Global Finance, Performance and Operations Manager, you will lead and develop the Finance, Performance and Operations assignment and agenda for all our Supply Areas across IKEA Supply. You will be responsible to secure a thorough implementation of Inter IKEA guidelines and policies, connected to finance, risk and compliance, in the operations of all Supply Area legal entities. You will actively work to ensure movements towards defined direction and goals, always striving to find efficiencies and seamless connections.

What about the team? You will have your own team as well as leading the Finance, Performance and Operations Matrix and networks (with support from network leaders) in a dynamic global environment. In this assignment, you will play a key role in leading and developing competence for the future with a strong leadership, grounded in our IKEA culture & values, where you will motivate, inspire and develop talents. You will collaborate with the many stakeholders in IKEA and by this, build strong relationships and find better ways forward – together.

This role will also include, but not be limited to:

• Be an active member of Global Supply Area management team and enable a Supply Area Performance Culture
• Lead the Finance, Performance and Operations Matrix
• Facilitate Supply Area Business Planning Process (PEP) in cooperation with relevant stakeholders
• Actively navigate the Supply Area portfolio
• Secure Supply Area budget performance and results
• Identify potentials for performance and efficiency improvement as well as cost development
• Participate in global forums and translate impact of potential changes to the Finance, Performance and Operations Matrix and Networks

The IKEA culture and values are crucial for our business and day to day work life. For you to thrive and grow with IKEA it’s important for us that you share our values! You will work in diverse teams with people from all around the world, where we see our differences as a strength and where we embrace everyone's unique contribution!

We look forward to your contribution to live and strengthen the IKEA culture and values!

Qualifications

Are you our next Global Finance, Performance and Operations Manager? To be successful in this role we see that you are a senior leader with several years of experience leading in a global environment. You feel inspired and motivated to lead and develop business and people together and have a strong desire to move the Finance, Performance and Operations agenda forward. With your extensive experience working with people, we see that you demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, with a strong people focus and a foundation in both living and sharing the IKEA culture and values. It will be a benefit if you have solid knowledge within areas tied to Finance, Corporate Governance, Risk and Compliance.

Additionally, you have: 

• Experience in working on strategic/tactical/operational level and good knowledge of the IKEA strategic landscape and the IKEA Business model.
• Strong in stakeholder management, demonstrating the ability to build trustful relations and interest in finding win-win solutions
• Proven ability with leading in change and organizational development.
• Ability to lead business with a holistic view. Always act with the customer, co-worker, business partners and total IKEA interests in mind.

Additional information

Interested? We’d love to hear from you! Please send in your application in English the latest on 9th of December, 2024.

This position will be based in one of the Supply Area offices in Europe and we offer relocation support.

Curios to know more? For information about the position, please contact Hiring manager Linus Björkman [email protected] and if you have questions about the recruitment process please contact Olivia Swärd at [email protected]

We look forward to receiving your application!