Solution Owner (Planning & Consolidation) | IKEA Core Business Franchise

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a Solution Owner to successfully lead our Planning and Consolidation capability (focus on SAP BPC).

As a Solution Owner you will among others:

·  Working with “ Planning and Consolidation ” processes across different Core Businesses within total IKEA value chain.
·  Be end-to-end accountable for all aspects of the assigned business solutions (e.g. SAP BPC) , including budget and financial frames.
·  Be responsible for the user satisfaction rate of the assigned business solutions and for ensuring that users have the needed competence.
·  Be responsible for solution management, tactical plans and operational schedules including incident reporting, change request management and business support of the assigned business solutions.
·  Ensure that the business solution contributes to the business capability and is aligned with the business processes.
·  Be accountable to develop and implement business solutions and their roadmaps.
·  Be responsible to secure business solution service level delivery.
·  Ensure business solution compliance to regulation and standards as well as identified best practices.
Qualification

Knowledge, capabilities and motivation

In the role of Solution Owner, we believe you have: 

·  Strong knowledge of financial, planning, reporting and consolidation processes.
·  Extensive experience with SAP BPC (NW) and SAP BW
·  Knowledge of the business we support, relevant business processes, capabilities and strategies and an in-depth understanding how these can be enabled by technology.
·  Knowledge of end-to-end business solution management processes.
·  In-depth knowledge of digital technology, digital infrastructure, IT services and digital steering frameworks.
·  Experience in driving digital change in a constantly changing environment.
·  Experience with capturing and prioritising needs to build roadmaps and plans.
·  Experience in full cycle implementation and maintenance of Planning and Consolidation solutions primarily SAP BPC

What’s more? You have a degree in Business/Finance or other relevant area. You have a proven track record working on the edge of business and IT, on both strategic and operational level. Knowledge of the Planning and Consolidation processes as well as SAP BPC is a prerequisite.

About you

You are curious to explore, eager to learn and energised by sharing. Your drive is to continuously improve the ways of working connected to the developments of our digital solutions. You also have a long term vision in mind with any actions that you undertake, for example you see that workarounds are just a short term fix.

You want to help and support our co-workers to the best of your ability, while at the same time you’re able to say no and explain the “why” .

You have the ability to motivate, lead and inspire people (directly and indirectly). You are IT savvy and enjoy working within IT environment. You have an interdependent leadership style and have excellent stake holders and change management skills.

You analyze and communicate complex issues in a clear, engaging way with a down to earth, simple tone of voice. As such, you are able to build trustful relationships with stakeholders and business partners.

More Information

About us

Our vision, to create a better everyday life for the many people, influences everything we do. It’s a vision that lives in the everyday efforts of all co-workers, all over the world. 

Inter IKEA Systems B.V. (Core Business Franchise) is part of Inter IKEA Group. Inter IKEA Group consists of three core businesses in total: Franchise, Range & Supply and Industry. Together, these core businesses work to secure continuous improvement, development, expansion and longevity of the IKEA Concept.  

Core Business Franchise is the owner of the IKEA Concept and the worldwide IKEA franchisor. We are specifically responsible for the IKEA strategic framework, ensuring the IKEA Concept is updated, relevant, implemented and followed-up – together with all IKEA trademark users.

How do we do this? By enabling people across the IKEA value chain, and creating unique content to develop the IKEA business. Here are some examples of our different assignments.  

·  We develop products / solutions that will ensure a unique and successful meeting with IKEA customers. 
·  We lead the work around when and how IKEA expands in the world, enabling one common way of working with high impact at a low cost.
·  We create the preconditions to strengthen the IKEA Culture and develop the right competence to meet customer and business needs. 

We know that an important part of our success is our unique culture and open work environment. Together, we create a workplace where everyone feels free to be themselves – to experiment, try new ways, and dare to ask, “What if…?” We believe in everyday personal growth and offer the opportunity to develop your career globally. 

Read more about us at: https://about.ikea.com/

A few more details for you

You see things a little differently. So do we. We believe that your values are more important than your CV. Come see things a little differently with us.

This is a full time role (40 hours per week) located in Delft, the Netherlands. We currently work 50% hybrid.

July 13th is the closing date to apply for this role. Only application including the motivation letter and CV will be considered.   Please send your application – CV and motivation – in English  and tell us why you would be a good fit. We look forward to hearing from you!