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Leiderschap & Management

Ingka Centres Finance Manager (UK)

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  • London, London, City Of, United Kingdom
  • Conceptontwikkeling & Innovatie
  • Fulltime

Vacature omschrijving

  • Job ID: 322024

  • Publicatiedatum: 09/01/2026



    • Join us as Ingka Centres Finance Manager (UK)

    Join Ingka Centres as a Finance Manager and help us create meeting places where people love to go. You’ll lead accounting and reporting services, ensure compliance, and provide financial insights that enable profitable growth and transformation.


    WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE

    Education & Qualifications:

    • Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
    • Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, or local equivalent) with strong IFRS and GAAP knowledge.

    Experience:

    • 8–12 years of progressive accounting/auditing experience in similar or larger organisations.
    • Minimum 5 years in a leadership role, with experience leading a team.
    • Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, tax compliance, and internal controls.
    • Skilled in automated accounting systems and proficient in MS Office.
    • Comfortable working in agile structures and cross-functional teams with experience in multicultural and multinational environments.
    • Demonstrated capability in change management, and data-driven decision-making.
    • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior levels, in multi-national organisations.
    • Comfortable working in agile structures and cross-functional teams.
    • Property Management experience is preferred but not essential.

    Capabilities & Skills:

    • Strong business partnering and analytical skills, using insights to inform decisions.
    • Hands on mindset, delivering results and leading by example.
    • Ability to lead and develop people through coaching and feedback.
    • Change-oriented and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.
    • Strategic thinker with a proactive mindset, with experience in delegation and follow-up.
    • Skilled communicator and relationship builder.
    • Collaborative and adaptable, thriving in dynamic environments.
    • Committed to personal development and lifelong learning, for self and team.


    WHAT YOU WILL DO DAY TO DAY

    • Lead the development of the team based on the global finance, organisational and people development direction to secure the right competences, performance and succession.
    • Accountable for variance analysis, reviewing and challenging reported actuals and forecasts and first line commentary.
    • Contribute ideas and insight to the business planning process from country, company, department, matrix perspective and use as a basis for the team action plan.
    • Lead and supervise local and/or centralised Accounting & Reporting Operations to ensure relevant, complete, accurate and timely closings of Financial and Management reporting, based on standard global frameworks and local and legal tax requirements.
    • Partner with Business Navigation to provide insight in costs and performance to support business steering based on standard global frameworks (e.g. accounting, reporting, internal control).
    • Manage tax matters, internal controls, audits, and relationships with external advisors and tax authorities.
    • Drive simplification and automation of financial operations and reporting.
    • Support country management with financial planning, liquidity, and investment decisions.
    • Constant cooperation with the Centre Managers, Lease Managers and tenants.


    WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

    • Starting Salary of £80,000 per annum .
    • Full-time: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
    • Location: Hammersmith, Hybrid working, 12 days’ workplace presence, of which 8 must be in Hammersmith, with the remaining 4 in an individual's nearest unit.


    WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS

    Our co-workers bring unique ideas and talent to work every day, and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs.

    • 15% IKEA discount & discount portal helping you save £100’s on High-street retailers.
    • Enhanced Parental Leave.
    • Life Assurance of 4 times your pay,
    • Enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest-free loans.
    • First Day Of School Paid Leave for Parents​.
    • Health & wellbeing support, learning & development.

    ..as well, so much more! https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/why-work-with-us-because-a-job-with-us-is-so-much-more-than-a-job-pub1969c310#bc37fdd0-4ea1-11ec-94a5-4b383d67a8f9


    RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION

    Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible.

    • Please attach an updated CV with your application so we can get to know you better.
    • Domestic and International Mobility is available for this role.

    Application Closing Date: 18th January 2026

    Due to a tight recruitment timeline, we encourage all co-workers to apply as soon as possible.

    We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.

    If you have any questions regarding the recruitment experience, please contact Janice Chalkley


    WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE

    It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us, and feel valued in the workplace.












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