Ikea
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Date posted: 31/05/
Why we will love you
At Ingka Investments (Part of Ingka Group the largest owner and operator of IKEA Retail) we strongly believe that we can help people and the planet while creating an affordable and better everyday life at home.
We believe that we thrive when meeting incredible people sharing the same mission. Humble, supportive, and absolutely committed people to lead into the future and create a better life for more of the many people by putting the customer and their homes at the heart of all we do.
Who you are
To be successful in this role, you have a strong knowledge of the finance and accounting processes, cost drivers and effective leveraging of service delivery and the commercial consequences of technical decisions.
You have formal qualifications in finance, accounting, or Information technology. You have a minimum of 5 years of progressive and diverse working experience in the financial domain driving technology transformation, requirement management and leading different digital initiatives.
You have a strong ability to capture, interpret and translate business requirements in IT solutions. You provide input based on new ideas, approaches and strategies combined with an ability to adapt to the fast-moving technology landscape.
We think you are passionate about the possibilities of technology and its value creation for the IKEA business. You appreciate the mix of strategic and financial thinking and turning digital technology trends into practice.
You recognize yourself in some of the bullet points below:
Proven experience as a business analyst in finance and accounting domain
Good understanding of financial processes such as budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting etc.
Good understanding of the digital solutions supporting financial and accounting processes such as MS Dynamics or SAP Hana
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and requirements management tools.
Understanding of industry best practices in requirements elicitation, documentation, and validation.
Proficiency in analyzing complex business processes, identifying pain points, and proposing solutions that align with business objectives.
Understanding information technology concepts, systems, and terminology to effectively translate business requirements into technical specifications.
Capability to develop and execute test plans to ensure that the implemented solutions meet the specified requirements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to create clear and comprehensive documentation, including functional specifications, user guides, and process documentation to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Your responsibilities
In this role you will provide high quality input and secure a relevant strategy and roadmap for the area based on user needs, latest technologies and best practices. Your main responsibilities will be to:
Perform planning, analysis, requirements definition, functional/technical design, testing and implementation of relevant technology/platform.
Develop understanding and knowledge of existing financial solutions, processes and tools within IKEAs technology-process-delivery ecosystem and weigh various options to make design and develop holistic solutions.
Create, maintain, and promote the digital roadmap for your area based on organizational strategy
Evaluate and recommend technologies, tools, and platforms that can be used to implement the proposed solutions. Consider factors such as cost, scalability, security, and compatibility with existing systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach to solution development.
Engage and work closely with stakeholders, including SMEs, Solution and technical architects, project managers, and end-users, to gather and understand the requirements and challenges.
In this role you will report to the INGKA Investments Digital Technology Manager.
About this work area
Ingka Investments mission is to lead with purposeful investments, enabling Ingka Groups long-term growth and financial strength. We want to position Ingka Group as a unique, responsible, and trusted investor.
We act as a strategic partner to IKEA Retail and Ingka Centers by securing financial strength for future growth and by making investments that contribute to making Ingka Group the worlds leading multichannel home furnishing retailer and to achieving its People & Planet Positive strategy.
We can offer you:
* Opportunities to have a global impact on your work
* A team of great colleagues to learn together with
* An environment focused on driving business and personal growth together, with a focus on
continuous learning
Questions and support? Let’s connect!
Does this sound like your next challenge? Ingka Investments offers an exciting and empowering work environment in a global workplace. And as the worlds leader in life at home, you have exceptional opportunities to grow and develop together with us.
You might have questions regarding the recruitment process or other practicalities, please get in touch with Annette Björkquist-Åhstedt at
