Finance Controller - Inter IKEA Systems B.V.

Reporting to the Finance Control Manager, you will play a critical role in enabling the business to prioritize and deliver on its objectives. You will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and the financial reporting process for one of Inter IKEA’s Leadership Areas. You will collaborate closely with Business Navigation Managers and other stakeholders to ensure high data quality and support key financial processes in your area of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

•  Budgeting and forecasting: Preparing, monitoring, and analyzing budgets and financial forecasts;
• Drive financial reporting (monthly, quarterly and annual) and provide insights that support business decisions;
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes for a designated Leadership Area;
• Ensure high quality of financial data and continuous improvement of reporting accuracy;
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business;
• Identify trends, root causes, and implement corrective actions where needed;
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for both finance and non-finance stakeholders;
• Process improvement: Identifying and implementing more efficient financial processes and systems.

Inter IKEA Group is the group of companies that connects IKEA franchisees with range development and suppliers, and aligns the overall IKEA strategic direction. All to create a better everyday life for the many people.

The Group consists of three core businesses: Retail Concept, Range and Supply. The three core businesses work together with franchisees and suppliers to co-create an even better IKEA offer and franchise system. Inter IKEA Group aims to provide the best possible conditions for implementing and operating the IKEA Concept, and to create a strong platform for growth.

The vibrant culture of IKEA secures an environment where ideas are heard and there is an opportunity to learn new skills. Employees are given the possibility to grow, both as individuals and in their professional roles. It’s a truly global environment with many challenges and development opportunities.

For more info see: https://www.inter.ikea.com/

Inter IKEA Group offers a unique place to work due to the strong culture and shared values across the IKEA brand. In each and every IKEA unit you visit around the world, you find colleagues with the same IKEA values.

You get the opportunity to be part of an outstanding, driven and pleasant work environment, where transformation and optimization are very important topics.

As well as this, they offer:

• Competitive salary;
• Compensation for health insurance premium;
• An attractive pension scheme;
• Growth and development opportunity;
• Working close to operations, above their Delft store, in a typical IKEA-style office;
• 15% staff discount on all IKEA products (in-store and online), from day one;
• Full-time contract (40 hours/week) based in Delft.

To thrive in this role, you are driven by working with numbers and uncovering insights. You build strong relationships, work goal-oriented, and strive for accuracy and excellence. You bring structure, simplify complexity, and seek continuous efficiency improvements. With a keen interest in processes and cause-effect dynamics, you’re committed to identifying root causes and driving lasting solutions.

You have:

• Post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting or equivalent;
• 5+ years of relevant experience in a Finance Controller / Accounting role;
• Proficiency in tools such as SAP-BPC, SAP-SAC, and Power BI;
• Strong command of English (both verbal and written);
• A strategic mindset, capable of breaking down complex problems and presenting them clearly;
• Excellent relationship-building skills with stakeholders at all levels;
• A proactive and solution-oriented attitude with a drive for continuous improvement;
• Solid understanding of stakeholder management principles;
• Strong analytical skills and a sharp eye for detail

It's a plus if you:

• Have previous experience working at or with an IKEA company.