ABOUT US
The task of IKEA Components within IKEA is to pursue the development of future unique and customer-friendly solutions within fittings and components to the IKEA range. We create substantial cost and quality benefits for IKEA in our development and supply of raw materials, components and fittings. IKEA Components is part of the Inter IKEA group and shares the IKEA vision and values. Our business is global and employs 1500 people based in Sweden, Slovakia and China. Through co-operation with IKEA Purchasing and Logistic areas, we are also represented at several other sites around the world.

ASSIGNMENTS:

• Responsible for Financial & Management (operational) reporting, communicating financial and business results, insights, recommendations and goal achievement in a clear and inspiring way, making business analysis available and actionable;

• Securing that the company has access to all needed knowledge and expertise within the finance area

• Secure compliance with accounting and tax laws and legal rules and standards and with Inter IKEA financial policies & procedures and internal work instructions

• Secure that presented figures and analyses in all reports are correct and give a true and fair picture of business performance

• Responsible within the unit for financial planning (budgeting and forecasting)

• Lead and develop financial and business performance management framework for the unit and the translation of business plans into goals, steering towards a balanced totality. Secure relevant performance reporting and follow-up, lead fact-based decision making and actively work to increase the overall business performance understanding. Identify potentials for business improvement, new opportunities and business risks

• Be an active partner in action planning by providing market, consumer and business insights, identifying opportunities and risks and by supporting with scenario planning, modelling, risk assessment and contingency planning.

• Facilitate a strong performance culture where deviations are detected early and acted upon and insights from business performance reach the right receivers at the right time

• Initiate and participate in the development of tools and working methods, to support all functions in the Component Business & P&D.

• Responsible for sharing reliable navigation information, relevant conclusions, business insights and recommendations with key stakeholders in order to take proactive and/or corrective actions (both year cycle based and ad hoc)

• Lead safety and security processes in the company and make sure we follow internal and external demands, with main goal to secure a safe place to work and a secure environment for our business

KNOWLEDGE

• Understanding the IKEA Components Business model and IKEA Ways of Working

• University degree in Business Administration/Economy and deep knowledge and experience in Finance & Navigation

• Good knowledge in the legal framework for accounting and tax

• Experience in business system (M3 is a plus, but not required)

• Management and leadership experience in operations

• Good English (writing & speaking)

• Understanding of the IKEA business model, strategic landscape and IKEA Ways of working

CAPABILITIES

• Analytical, methodical and structured

• Power of initiative, able to question and challenge across diverse topics

• Strong communication skills; communicates relevant information and listens actively to gain information. Inspires and creates confidence, build networks and strong relations

• Capability to analyse and navigate in the known and unknown.

• Ability to work proactively and take initiative to find new solutions and optimize the existing ones

MOTIVATION

• Highly motivated to lead and develop people

• Living the Inter IKEA values.

• Strong business drive and result oriented

• Detail oriented, combined with an ability to see the big picture

• Curious to find more effective ways of working and passionate about using knowledge to drive the business development and optimise performance

• Goal- and delivery oriented with a passion for details and excellence in operations

• Motivated by establishing and maintaining good relations and collaborations with all relevant stakeholders

Do you have what it takes to challenge and uphold an environment where the IKEA culture is a strong and living reality?

We are looking for you who together with us at IKEA Components China and we actively want to build people and business together and ensure that we are an excellent place to work and develop. IKEA Components in China stands in front of a fantastic journey, with ambitious expansion plans to build a new factory for our packaging operations in Nantong.

if you have interst, please contact Jessie Ying.