IKEA is a world leader in home furnishings with 433 stores worldwide and more than 211,000 associates.
What makes IKEA unique, both as a place of work and as a brand, is our shared values and strong culture. Working with us is like working with your friends. Our culture is based on togetherness, enthusiasm and fun. And we are always looking for people who share our positive mood and values.
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We are seeking a self-driven and committed professional to join our new Financial team in Varna at the position of a
Store Finance Controller & Business Navigator
Job description
Job Summary
IKEA Finance and Business Navigation, is about navigating the growth of IKEA and steer the business towards sustained long term profitability by:
being driven by the IKEA business idea, culture and values, with a focus on sustainable profitability
being a proactive trustworthy partner taking a multidimensional view in becoming the leader in life at home
identifying and evaluating business opportunities to enable IKEA organizations to make optimum decisions
initiating and supporting the development of new ways of working, with focus on simplicity
providing relevant and user friendly business information standardized for all IKEA organizations
Your responsibilities
Reporting to the Store Manager, you will be leading the Finance division of the store and be responsible and accountable for:
Identifying and evaluating business opportunities to enable the IKEA store to make optimum decisions
Securing the legal and fiscal compliance of the store operations concerning bookkeeping and accounting
Supporting all store functions to improve their performance – preparing ad-hoc reports and business analysis, supporting and coordinating the forecast and budget process
Preparing and Supervising the Annual Store Budget
Preparing and Supervising the Budget revisions twice per year
Preparing, following-up and validating the Store monthly P&L statements
Monitoring & following up all operating costs & P&L elements of the store
Securing that the store follows the financial routines so that the management, business steering and follow up processes of all departments in the store are efficient
Ensuring that all managers with budget responsibility are trained in understanding and monitoring financial reports in order to be able to carry their responsibilities
Negotiating and renewing in cooperation with the country manager store related contracts
Qualification
Your profile
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar position, ideally in the high volume retail sector
University Degree (a Post Graduate degree will be considered as an asset)
Fluent command of the English language
Excellent use of MS Office, especially MS Excel
Previous use and very good knowledge of SAP, Qlikview, Navision will be highly appreciated
Analytical and numerical abilities
Very good planning, organizational and follow up skills and team oriented personality
Results oriented, initiative taking and problem solving skills
Team leading, good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure and strict deadlines
More Information
Our offer to you
Work on schedule at 8-hour day and Flexible working time
Opportunities for development in one of the most successful retail companies worldwide
Thorough Induction training
Highly professional and fast working environment
Discount in IKEA 15% and Intersport 20%
Food vouchers – up to 200 BGN
Annual bonus, based on the store’s achievements
Additional health and life insurance
Preferential prices at the restaurant for employees
Christmas gift vouchers – 100 BGN
Holiday vouchers from internal initiatives
Voucher for birth of a child – 100 BGN
Voucher for marriage - 240 BGN
Voucher for child with excellent grades in school – 160 BGN
Voucher for a newly admitted student in university /child of our employee – 320 BGN
All qualified candidates will be asked to take a skills assessment test.
