Finance manager

Company description

Are you our new Finance Manager within IKEA Industry Älmhult?

Do you believe in simplicity and dare to be different? We do too, and we know that it is a strong contributing factor to why we have happy and satisfied customers. Are you driven by

working together

to

find better ways

? Do you get energy from being where the action is and

getting things done

?

Do you believe, like us, in creating

a better everyday life for the many people

,

in protecting people and our planet?  

IKEA's values are the heart and soul of the IKEA culture. They shape how we act, what we do, and how we behave.

IKEA Industry Älmhult AB contributes  with more than 200 committed, down-to-earth and fantastic employees who annually manufacture about 5.2 million lacquered fronts for furniture, mainly kitchens. We have a modern, automated production in Älmhult where quality in every step and process is part of our Lean work. We call it IPS, IKEA Production System. We strive for a diverse workplace to boost creativity and 

do things differently

with value for our customers.

Job description

About the role

The role of the Finance Manager will very much be to continue the change journey and strengthen the competitiveness of the plant in Älmhult through close cooperation , benchmark with other production units and digital transformation. This is an operational role that combines leadership with hands-on involvement in the business.

You have a  great team consisting of three co-workers a finance assistant, a finance controller and a production controller. At IKEA Industry, you'll be a part of an international organization and a world-known brand. As part of the management team, you'll be actively involved in shaping and driving the business strategy.

Qualification

Key responibilities

 

• Lead financial monthly-, half-year-, and yearly/annual closings
• Monthly analysis of financial output and corrective actions
• Lead the budget and business planning processes for the unit including the estimate processes
• Development of KPI:s for follow up of the operational effectiveness 
• Drive the development to continuously enhance Finance processes and operations
• Project controlling - handling, steering, following up on larger projects connected to the strategy

 

To be successful in this role

We are looking for someone with strong leadership and  communication skills who has experience from global manufacturing industries. You  likely have a master's degree within finance or  business administration. We believe you have 5-10 years of experience in a finance organization including both financial as well as operational reporting. You have experience from working with modern and effective IT-systems  together with a knowledge within LEAN production and Project Management. You are fluent in both speaking and writing English .

You have the ability to inspire, challenge and support the organization along with your strong analytical skills. You are a strong team player who collaborates with many functions and make things happen. For us at IKEA, it's always most important that you share our values. This means that you, just like us, believe in leadership through the good example and that you strive to constantly find new ways to develop yourself, your team, others, and the business so that together we are better tomorrow than we are today.

Working at IKEA is more than just a job - with us you are part of an equal and diverse working community. IKEA offers a variety of career paths and opportunities to develop yourself in roles that are right for you. Together we create new IKEA success!

More Information

If you have questions about the position, please contact Finance Manager Philip Adamsson, 0761884150. If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact P&C Recruitment Malin Svensson, 070-473 25 87.

For union questions, contact Unionen Joel Svensson, 070-415 55 50

Does this sound like your next challenge? We look forward to receiving your application at the latest  

February 20nd 2025

. Please upload your CV and include in what way you are matching the profile we have described and how you will contribute.