Financial Specialist - IKEA Marketing & Communication AB

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 now looking for a Financial Specialist for IMC’s Finance Team in Älmhult. Please note that this is a temporary contract for one (1) year. 

As a Financial Specialist, you will be responsible for invoicing, recording financial data, and supporting financial follow-ups. You will contribute to the integration between financial routines and project operation and be the connection between business, project operation, accounting and ensure monthly closing routines. You will also be recording sales and income correctly and fulfilling internal policy requirements. Ensuring preparation of invoicing documents, handover, and retention of payment collection notifications to IKEA markets.  

Key responsibilities: 

• Providing financial reporting and analyses and calculations to serve as decision support and performing continuous data management in financial systems, in accordance with company policies  

• Supporting the business with financial expertise, ad-hoc reporting, development and education in relevant financial tools and ways of working  

• Developing and improving through training and support of related digital tools and ways of working.   

What we would like you to bring to the table: 

We see that you have good financial knowledge (University degree in Business and Economics or corresponding knowledge) and you have good knowledge in project control, business administration and reporting.  

You have passion and interest in finance and business performance and enjoy working together, finding better ways, and getting things done. You are result driven and motivated to reach targets, together with getting energized by handling and solving problems.   

Furthermore, you have good knowledge/proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially excel). You also manage accounts receivable and accounts payable and have a basic knowledge of accounting principles.  

It is crucial that you are fluent in Swedish and English both verbal and in writing and are used to work with Swedish accounting- and tax rules. You have good knowledge and experience of relevant systems (Coda, Power BI, Dynamics, Plan view, SAP, Basware). 

This position is placed in Älmhult, Sweden.

Please note that this is a temporary contract for one (1) year. We welcome your application.  

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 do you believe is your contribution to this position?   

• What values and strengths will come through in your everyday work?  

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact the hiring manager Nils Atlas, nils.atlas@inter.ikea.com . 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 20th 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.