Project Leader - Treasury

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Inter IKEA Group is the group of companies that connects IKEA franchisees with range development and suppliers and aligns the overall IKEA strategic direction within the IKEA franchise system.

Job description

At IKEA, we aim to make healthy and sustainable choices affordable and accessible for all. To make that happen, we need people with imagination. People who know that everyone has a right to feel at home. People who share our vision of a better everyday life.

The role is part of Group Treasury where we have the vision to be a robust and forward-thinking treasury function. We strive to create a balance between efficiency, security, and innovative financial operations while delivering enhanced user experience and fostering strong relationships with the group companies that we service.

You will be part of the Treasury Innovation team whose purpose is to lead the Treasury optimisation, operational excellence, and automation initiatives ensuring the function keeps pace with best practice. The team collaborates with the IT team to drive the Treasury technology roadmap.

You as a Project Leader will ensure delivery of initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, financial risk management, and digitalisation of finance processes in line with the IKEA Project Framework.

More specifically the tasks and responsibilities include:

• Lead projects from end-to-end for treasury and finance transformation initiatives.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders across Group Finance, operating companies and IT organisation.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and governance structures.
• Monitor and report on project progress to leadership.
• Facilitate workshops and communication sessions for impacted teams.
• Support change management and communication strategies.
• Continuously improve project delivery methodologies and tools.

Who are you:

You are a down-to-earth team player who values togetherness, simplicity and common sense. You work independently with the ability to prioritise and show initiative. You are service minded and enjoy supporting your colleagues across the Inter IKEA Group. You build trustful relationships with all stakeholders relevant for treasury and work collaboratively across organisational and geographical boundaries.

• Bachelor degree or equivalent
• At least 5 years experience in a comparable organisation
• Experience with agile and waterfall project methodologies
• Proven experience in managing finance or treasury-related projects
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent command of English (spoken and written)