Financial Controller

Job Description

Hej,  

Do you want to go to work and help create a better everyday life for the many people?  

With us, you can feel at home at work while sharing that feeling with millions of people around the world. We encourage you to stand up for yourself and others, creating an environment where everyone feels welcome. We invite you to open new doors, embrace mistakes, and grow from them.  

We are looking for a Financial Controller for IMC’s Finance Team in Älmhult.   

As a Financial Controller in IKEA Marketing & Communication AB (IMC), you will have an end-to-end perspective on financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance follow-up. You will support leaders and stakeholders in financial decision-making and help drive financial awareness across the organization. 

Operating in a project and assignment-based environment, you will play a key role in project and portfolio financial management. Together with the Finance team, you will contribute to the development of reporting, structures, and digital solutions to support efficient financial steering. You will report to the Finance Manager and work closely with colleagues across the organization. 

Key Responsibilities:   

• Be responsible for monthly and annual P&L reporting and analysis 

• Lead the company’s budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes 

• Develop and continuously improve financial structures, processes, systems, and reporting to support effective decision-making with minimal administration  

• Drive financial steering and follow-up across the project and portfolio landscape 

• Act as a trusted business partner, providing financial insights, analysis, and guidance to support cost-conscious decision-making and efficient use of resources 

What we would like you to bring to the table  

In addition to your accounting and financial controlling expertise, experience in implementing digital solutions within Finance, Accounting, and Project & Portfolio Management will be highly valued. The ability to prioritize, communicate, and provide clear directions is necessary.   

The role as a financial controller we believe you have:  

• Good financial knowledge (University degree in Business administration or similar)   

• Proven experience in financial control, business analytics, and performance reporting. 

• Strong knowledge of Swedish accounting rules, and regulations  

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. 

• Experience from ERP, and Project Portfolio management (PPM) system 

• Leadership skills – leading yourself and leading others.   

This position is placed in Älmhult, Sweden.

Please note that this is a temporary position for one (1) year with the possibility of becoming a permanent contract. We welcome your application. 

Qualifications

Additional Information

To simplify and have good speed in the recruitment process, you apply for the role by uploading your CV (in English) in Smart Recruiters, including your answers to these two questions:   

• What made you interested in this role and enticed you to apply?   

• What experience do you have that you believe will be beneficial for you in this role?   

Please note that we are continuously interviewing candidates and may close the ad earlier. We do not accept applications sent directly via email. We look forward to hearing from you!  

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact the hiring manager Nils Atlas, [email protected] For questions regarding the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact Recruiter Christina Appelqvist, +46-766-113408   

We look forward to receiving your application and will be interviewed continuously, so please submit your application as soon as possible but no later than November 19th 2026. 

We look forward to getting to know you soon!  

Through creativity, IKEA Marketing & Communication connects the heart of IKEA to the hearts and minds of the many people. We plan, produce and distribute content that enables our retail markets to grow and position IKEA as a purpose-led business and an expert in life at home. We are 300+ co-workers based in Älmhult, Sweden. As part of Inter IKEA Group, we work towards the vision of creating a better everyday life for the many people.  

Your health, wellbeing, and development matter most to us, and our benefits are designed with you in mind. As a co-worker and a person, you are an essential part of our down-to-earth, playful, and inclusive culture, collaborating with others across roles, departments and even across the globe. In this curious and optimistic environment, you will find endless opportunities to grow. Make us the home of your career.