Business Navigation Leader

We are on the journey to transform our digital capabilities, bringing core business processes, people, data & technology together - an enabler for IKEA to become an even better home furnishing retailer in the future. A journey that needs passionate people who embrace change, dare to question and want to make a difference. If that sounds like you, come and join us. Together we can do great things!  

Let’s explore an exciting assignment of a Business Navigation Leader! Your expertise will be crucial in facilitating prioritization decisions through insightful business performance analysis that highlights potential synergies and improvements. 

You will lead the implementation and development of the Business Performance Framework, acting as a strategic business partner for Processes Level 2-3, as well as Capabilities Areas and Business Functions. You partner with various steering mechanisms, including the Franchise Offer and strategic performance follow up, to drive performance excellence. 

Leading goal-setting process and the follow-up, you'll plan and manage budget frames for a 1-3 year horizon while collaborating with Finance to deliver effective financial frameworks and budgets. Your role will be paramount in assessing internal business performance, identifying opportunities, risks, and deviations that need attention, and charting the course for impactful next steps. 

Beyond strategic responsibilities, you will inspire and empower your partners to excel their performance, while growing understanding of business steering principles, planning tools and artifacts among your peers. You nurture performance culture and outcome mindset – enabling teams to make an impact within their responsibility and in IKEA Value Chain. 

With a clear direction, roadmap, and delivery plans, you'll ensure that your area of work thrives and contributes significantly to IKEA's journey. If you are ready to lead with vision and make a tangible impact, we invite you to apply and be part of our transformative mission. 

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey where your passion for business dynamics meets strategic leadership? As an ideal candidate for the Business Navigation Leader role, you'll thrive in a dynamic environment that values precision, innovation and collaboration. 

Your day will be filled with diverse challenges that stimulate your goal-oriented mindset and drive for excellence. You enjoy creating structure out of complexity, simplifying complex problems and increasing the efficiency of various business processes. Your deep-rooted curiosity about the dynamics of business drives you to take initiative, achieve great results and continuously improve the IKEA experience by building relationships, partnerships and extensive networks. 

Your knowledge and expertise span across various dimensions, including retail operations and franchising business models, financial modelling with forecasting and budgeting, process and product management, omnichannel retailing, and the IKEA value chain. You have practical application skills in AI and automation within finance, performance, and analytics, making you adept at navigating the intersection of technology and business. 

With a long-term vision that aligns seamlessly with IKEA's transformative journey, you'll be energized by sharing competence and mentoring others to develop their assignments. Your positive outlook and constructive contributions make you a valuable collaborator who enjoys not only driving business success but also fostering a collaborative, innovative environment where others can thrive. 

We believe that your motivation to strive for accuracy and excellence, together with your enthusiasm for continuous improvement and partnership-building, will empower you to excel in this role. Join us on our mission to develop and elevate IKEA, leveraging your skills and experience for both personal growth and making a substantial impact on our business landscape. 

To be successful in this role, the following knowledge, skills and experiences would be valuable: 

To excel as a Business Navigation Leader, you'll bring a blend of technical expertise, leadership experience, and strategic acumen, underpinned by strong relationship-building skills and a passion for developing others.  

Here are some key requirements to thrive in this position: 

You have a post-secondary education in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field, complemented by an equivalent combination of relevant training and work experience.  

A minimum of five years' experience in a leader role within Finance, Business Navigation, or Business Steering in either a local or global organization is essential, ideally within retailing, franchising, or digital environments. 

Your expertise in stakeholder management and business partnering showcases your ability to build strong relationships that foster collaboration and drive business success. 

Having a thorough understanding of profit and loss statements and key performance measurements is crucial for planning, evaluating, and steering the business effectively. 

You have a demonstrated ability to consistently meet budgets and goals while setting and implementing actionable plans. 

If these criteria resonate with your skills and aspirations, we encourage you to apply and bring your expertise to our transformative mission. 

This role is full-time (40 hours per week) and based in Delft, Netherlands. This role sits in Business Steering, Finance and Workplace Operations and reports the Business Navigation Manager.  

Interested? Submit your CV, in English.