Finance & Operation Manager, Mexico

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. We operate in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand – and have an ambitious expansion plan to bring a little bit of Sweden to new markets in the region. We are part of the Ikano Group of companies and the only IKEA franchisee owned by the Kamprad family that founded IKEA.

We also develop, own and operate Shopping Centres that are anchored by IKEA and create walkable communities by including residential, office and other types of real estate in our development plans.

We work towards making sustainability a natural part of our everyday work. We are active in our communities, driving and supporting social initiatives that benefit children, women and the environment.

We are looking for a strategic partner to the Chief Financial Officer in establishing a competent finance organisation in IKEA Mexico supporting the growth of the IKEA business

Your assignment

• Provide financial leadership to align departmental performance with organisational goals.
• Deliver timely, accurate, and relevant financial insights to the Management Team and Board.
• Lead monthly business performance reviews and present financial statements to regional stakeholders.
• Ensure robust financial systems, controls, and compliance with accounting policies and tax regulations.
• Oversee statutory audits, annual financial statements, and maintain strong auditor relationships.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Provide operational oversight and coaching to cross-functional teams in Purchasing, Legal, and IT.
• Partner with HR to recruit, train, and develop high-performing teams.
• Collaborate with the Expansion team to ensure accurate financial tracking of growth initiatives.
• Provide oversight to the Operations department, including Purchasing, Legal, and IT.
• Work closely with the Shipping and Customs team to support operational processes.
• Act as a day-to-day support and sounding board for PR&C.
• Partner with HR to recruit, train, and develop high-performing teams.

Your profile

• You have an accounting degree with at least 7 to 9 years of relevant Accounting & Finance Managing Experience, ideally from a retail industry.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, tax compliance, and audit processes.
• Strong identification with the IKEA Culture and Values.
• Excellence leadership skills,  experience lead a team and in a multinational environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in Navision System will be an advantage.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, sometimes in uncertain situations

Please apply by 30 July 2025