Senior Financial Controller

"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."

Location

Haarlem

Employment type

Full Time Permanent co-worker

Department

Finance, Accounting & Tax

Deadline

2026-07-10

Candidate profile (title) About this work area

Candidate profile (text) - Default language As a result of a recently implemented transformation called Business Operations Transformation (BOT), IKEA Netherlands is looking for a country Senior Financial Controller.

In this role you will work in the country Finance department of IKEA Netherlands in Haarlem. The Finance department is the spider in the web when it comes to receiving, processing, and delivering all kinds of financial information. The team consists of 12 direct colleagues and a shared service centre in Bangalore. As the company is in transformation, we are looking for someone that works independently, drives continuous improvement and embraces change. You enjoy working in a changing environment, you take initiative and can adapt your ways of working rapidly.

Key responsibilities (title) Your responsibilities

Key responsibilities (text) - After the recent transformation there are many ways of working that need improvement. You will identify areas that can be improved within the finance and procurement processes and lead the change.

Lead colleagues in setting up and maintaining financial structures to track costs and/or sales and margin performance and support decision-making in accordance with global frameworks.

Work closely with various business partners to gain insights into costs and performance and drive improvements in ways of working.

Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, led by Business Navigation, and ensure proper follow-up of costs and business cases.

Work closely with local and/or centralized Accounting & Reporting Operations to ensure relevant, complete, accurate management reporting.

Secure and maintain a connection with and between core areas, business owners, group functions, process teams within the Ingka Group.

Implement internal controls in the financial area and periodically test their existence and operation.

Let's connect Who you are

Let´s connect You are someone who can offer deep financial knowledge and ensure high-quality financial control activities. You are a partner who supports stakeholders in achieving their objectives. You bring departments together and initiate improved ways of working. Working as part of a team is something you are passionate about, and you get energized by driving business growth and contributing to overall success.

Additionally:

Master’s degree in accounting & control or a related field with 5 years of work experience (ACA/ACCA or a local equivalent is a plus).

Good knowledge of Dutch GAAP, understanding of tax administration, statutory and regulatory reporting, and knowledge to support an audit process.

Broad knowledge of financial and operational processes and tools (Power BI) for accounting and reporting, preferably within a multichannel retail organization.

Good knowledge of project management processes, including methods and tools, and how to integrate them into daily work.

Work agile, open to change, and apply learning to perform successfully under new circumstances.

Able to create and implement change initiatives and manage stakeholders to achieve goals in a changing environment.

Fluent English (and preferably Dutch).

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!