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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.
Job Responsibility:
Month-end closing processes
Ensure timely and accurate posting of journal entries and reconciliations
Accurate reporting of financial information to the business
Coordinate business performance follow-up
Full P&L responsibility for controlling all utility costs
Support and educate the IKEA Food organisation in designing and maintaining financial structures
Act as a sparring partner to Business Navigation and the Food Manager
Work closely with local Accounting & Reporting Operations, outsourced O2C shared services, and internal stakeholders
Secure timely and compliant Financial and Management reporting
Support and drive end-to-end tax processes
Participate in the preparation of annual accounts
Participation in many varied projects and ad hoc tasks
Requirements:
Relevant financial background (HD Accountancy, cand.merc.aud, or similar)
At least 5 years’ experience as a financial controller from a large company
Experience in an international company (preferred)
Experience interpreting accounting rules and legislation
Proactive in ensuring accurate filings and reporting
Ability to build strong cross‑functional relationships
Ability to communicate financial and accounting key figures to non-financial stakeholders
Adept at optimizing and streamlining financial processes
Strong in data analysis
Proficient in Excel
Ability to understand and navigate accounting and ERP software
SAP knowledge is a plus
Possesses a good overview with an eye for detail
High drive
Proactively seeks solutions
Works systematically
Quick to acquire new knowledge
Good at prioritizing
Danish work permits required
Speaking and writing fluently in Danish and English is preferred