Financial Controller, IKEA Taastrup (Head Office)

Job title: Financial Controller, IKEA Taastrup (Head Office)

Company: IKEA


Job description: 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.”LocationTaastrup (Copenhagen)Employment typeFull Time PermanentDepartmentFinance, Accounting & TaxDeadline2025-08-08You already applied for this job.Candidate profile (title) Who you areCandidate 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, 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.Compliance and detail-oriented: You have experience interpreting accounting rules and legislation, implementing necessary changes to achieve compliance, and ensuring accurate filings and reporting.Collaboration: You have good collaboration skills, thrive with responsibility and deadlines, and have a good mood and positive energy.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 proficient in Excel and generally have an easy time learning new accounting 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.Language skills: You communicate fluently in Danish and English, both in writing and speech, to effectively liaise with coworkers and external stakeholders.Key responsibilities (title) Your responsibilitiesKey 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.General ledger oversight: Support and educate the business with setting up and maintaining the financial structures to follow-up on cost and performance, and support decision making in line with global frameworks.Business performance follow-up: Together with the financial controlling team, participate and coordinate the business performance follow-up up including the preparation of management accounts and review of margin analysis.Financial reporting: Participate in the preparation of annual accounts, including the preparation and quality assurance of audit material and necessary documentation.Internal controls: Work closely together with the local Accounting & Reporting Operations to ensure relevant, complete, accurate and timely Accounting and Financial and Management reporting based on standard global frameworks and local legal requirements and maintain effective internal controls.Participation in many varied projects and ad hoc tasks.Team vision (text) 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 [email protected]If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Senior Recruiter Mette Forsberg at [email protected].We look forward to receiving your motivated application.Local section (title) Other informationLocal section (text) • Danish work permits are required, and speaking and writing fluently in Danish and English is necessary.

• 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 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.
• Start-up date: 1st of October 2025.

Please apply in English as the Hiring Manager is English speaking.Why you will love usFrom 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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Location: Taastrup, Hovedstaden

Job date: Sat, 12 Jul 2025 22:38:49 GMT

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