Financial Controller, IKEA Taastrup (Head Office)
"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."
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Candidate profile (title) Who you are
Candidate profile (text) \- Default language We are looking for a skilled and passionate Financial Controller who wants to work in a global and growth\-oriented company with the opportunity to make their mark, and who can help influence, strengthen and develop the controlling area at IKEA DK.
You will work independently and in a structured manner with your tasks, embracing new challenges with confidence. Effective communication with all levels of the organisation is essential, and the ability to “connect the dots”, as you will provide service\-oriented support and act as a trust\-building link between Finance \& Accounting and the rest of the organisation.
We expect from you:
Background: You have a relevant financial background, such as HD Accountancy, cand.merc.aud, or similar, and at least 5 years’ experience as a financial controller from a large company, preferably with experience in an international company.
Attention to detail: You have experience interpreting accounting rules and legislation, implementing necessary changes to achieve compliance, and proactively ensuring accurate filings and reporting.
Collaboration: You build strong cross‑functional relationships and act as a sparring partner to both the finance organisation and the wider business, providing constructive challenge and financial insight to support better decision\-making.
Clear communicator: You can communicate financial and accounting key figures and issues in a clear and easy\-to\-understand manner to non\-financial stakeholders.
Critical thinking: You are adept at optimizing and streamlining financial processes, ensuring steps are detailed in standard operating procedures, and can think about “what could go wrong” to secure the efficiencies.
Data Skills: You are strong in data analysis, proficient in Excel, and can quickly understand and navigate accounting and ERP software (SAP knowledge is a plus).
Problem\-solving: Possesses a good overview with an eye for detail, has a high drive, and proactively seeks solutions. Works systematically, is quick to acquire new knowledge, and is good at prioritizing.
Key responsibilities (title) Your responsibilities
Key responsibilities (text) Month\-end closing processes: Ensure timely and accurate posting of journal entries and reconciliations, and accurate reporting of financial information to the business. Together with the financial controlling team, coordinate business performance follow\-up, including full P\&L responsibility for controlling all utility costs.
IKEA food: Support and educate the IKEA Food organisation in designing and maintaining financial structures to monitor cost and performance. Act as a sparring partner to Business Navigation and the Food Manager to enable informed decision\-making, stable reporting, and clear business performance insights aligned with global frameworks.
O2C (Order\-to\-cash): Work closely with local Accounting \& Reporting Operations, outsourced O2C shared services, and internal stakeholders responsible for payment acquirers and tender types to ensure complete and accurate accounting of sales and settlement transactions. Secure timely and compliant Financial and Management reporting in accordance with global frameworks, local legal requirements, and internal control standards.
Tax Control Framework: Support and drive end\-to\-end tax processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to local tax authorities. Strengthen governance by maintaining clear procedures, robust controls, and effective use of tax technology.
Financial reporting: Participate in the preparation of annual accounts, including the preparation and quality assurance of audit material and necessary documentation.
Participation in many varied projects and ad hoc tasks.
Team vision ( title) Together as a team
Team vision (text) You will join an energetic and collaborative Finance \& Accounting team of 11 colleagues, including two other Financial Controllers, one Accounting \& Reporting Manager, five Accounting \& Reporting Specialists, and two Accounting Coworkers.
We see ourselves as influencers – we steer the IKEA business by finding the truth behind the figures. Together, we secure compliance with local and international laws and reporting standards; we assure that accounting processes are efficient and that tax compliance meets business needs. We’re a diverse group of people driven by providing reliable financial data to a wide variety of stakeholders. At the end of the day, that’s one of the foundations to make IKEA even better!
Let's connect Questions and support? Let's connect!
Let´s connect If you are interested in knowing more about the position, please contact Country Financial Controlling, \& Tax Manager Micheal Gormley at micheal.gormley@ingka.ikea.com
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter Rikke Debois at rikke.debois@ingka.ikea.com.
We look forward to receiving your motivated application.
Local section (title) Other information
Local section (text) • Danish work permits are required, and speaking and writing fluently in Danish and English is preferred.
- The position is an average of 37 hours per week on an individual contract. Overtime is reflected in the salary. Working hours are between 8\-16 on weekdays, but we are flexible, and you can also work from home.
- Salary within IKEA's salary policy is based on your skills and includes a pension.
- In addition to your salary, IKEA also offers a pension and bonus scheme, health insurance, a massage scheme, a canteen, a staff discount, a discount club with external partners, an annual gift, and a Loyalty program.
- In this position, you will have a reference to the Country Financial Controlling \& Tax Manager, and the position is in the Service Office (Head Office), IKEA Taastrup.
- The ideal start\-up date: 1st of September 2026\. (Please note that we do not offer relocation packages or assistance with documents.)
Please apply in English, as the Hiring Manager is English\-speaking.
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!
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