Investment & Operations Leader - Group Expansion

Who you are
We are looking for you who are passionate about creating an IKEA fit for the future. You are motivated by increasing customer value and you get energized by contributing to overall success and results through collaboration. Working together inspires you, just as much as working in an ever-changing multi-dimensional environment. Furthermore you get motivated by finding new ways through co-creation with colleagues and other IKEA units, as well as by living the IKEA culture and values.
We believe that you have proven advanced training in Business, Finance, Economics or equivalent. You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in business steering or finance related field as well as a minimum of 3 years of experience working in large international structure. Moreover, we expect you to have experience in strategic decision making forums, a high level of integrity, maturity and multicultural experience.
You have knowledge in the following areas:
• Cross functional experience of IKEA operations
• IKEA concept, brand objectives, values and vision
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and financial reporting
• Extensive knowledge of Ingka Business Navigation processes, models and investment calculation principles and process; Ingka operational reporting and Ingka Real Estate asset investment regulations
• Knowledge of business intelligence tools, such as Power BI, TM1 solutions, as well as reporting and working with complex data
• Strong knowledge of Expansion and Real Estate processes
• Good Knowledge of company legal obligations, governance and performance; IKEA concept, brand objectives, values and vision; IKEA omnichannel shopping experience
• Good knowledge of how to create and implement change initiatives and manage stakeholders in Ingka
To be successful in this role, you need to have strong analytical capability as well as the capability to solve problems. You are able to translate business needs into financial consequences and solutions. Furthermore, you are result oriented with a strong sense of urgency and you have the ability to create energy and commitments around the growth and profitability agenda. We believe that you understand the diversity of the markets, both in the business and the functional competence dimension, as well as the complexity of IKEA business and the role of expansion as an integrated part of the business. Moreover, you work and perform in a structured and organised way with flexibility and simplicity and you understand customer needs in order to challenge common ways. We believe that you communicate and present clearly within specific areas of expertise and with IKEA tone of voice.
Your responsibilities
The purpose with this job is to be responsible to develop and ensure Ingka Strategic Expansion plan, portfolios and expansion business cases, developing and maintaining guidelines, standards and instructions for investment management process, support and follow-up of Group Expansion performance with the aim to secure sustainable growth, profitability and operational excellence.
You will:
• develop the Strategic Ingka Expansion plan including related processes and working methods
• be responsible for portfolio content, reporting and data management, project and portfolio status, analysis and follow up of the Retail market penetration portfolio
• be responsible for the development, coordination and administration of the investment process of expansion projects and activities, including governance and reviews, tools and templates, working methods and communication, analysis and follow-up
• be responsible for the development, support and follow-up of consolidated Expansion business cases in new and existing markets
• develop, support and follow-up on Expansion development and APM (Active Portfolio Management)/SISAN (Store In Shape As New) projects
• be responsible to define operational capabilities, give input to and ensure alignment with connected development plans and dependencies in other functions (e.g. CFF, Digital and Finance).
• contribute to setting goals and KPI's for Group Expansion and matrix
• be responsible for the budget process, project cost allocations and follow-up for Group Expansion
• contribute to Expansion process development, project management and operations
• work across functions within Ingka Group and collaborate with other IKEA units
• drive an open and sharing climate, being a role model of the IKEA values
This role is located in Malmö and report to Investment & Operations Manager.
Our team within IKEA
With the customer at the heart of everything we do, Group Expansion takes responsibility for strategic expansion planning enabling penetration of existing and new markets. We take the lead for business development of existing and new customer meeting points. We act on business needs and empower the markets to maximise accessibility, implement our retailing concepts and fully utilise our assets in the new world of IKEA – all at lowest cost, with economy of scale and sustained profitability.
Questions and support? Let's connect!
If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Sofie Skarlöv at sofie.skarlov1@ingka.ikea.com.
We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible. Please note that we will be reviewing applications on a continuous basis.
Warmly welcome with your application!