Candidate profile (text) - Default language WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Partner with the Store Manager and leadership team to turn business insights into decisions, driving sustainable growth and improving overall store performance.
- Lead business planning, budgeting and forecasting, combining financial data, market trends and customer insights to identify opportunities and support strategic decisions.
- Monitor business performance through KPIs and financial analysis, promoting business case thinking and working closely with commercial and operational teams to continuously improve profitability and efficiency.
- Transform complex information into clear, actionable insights while ensuring compliance, sound financial governance and supporting everyday business decisions across the store.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- Experience in business controlling, financial planning or business analysis within retail or other fast-paced customer-oriented environments.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret commercial and retail performance, translate data into insights and support strategic business decisions.
- A commercial mindset, with the ability to connect financial performance, customer behaviour and operational dynamics to identify new business opportunities.
- A collaborative approach, enjoying working closely with leaders across the store and being actively involved in the daily rhythm of the business.
- Fluent Italian and English, with the confidence to communicate effectively with both local and international stakeholders.
WE CARE FOR PEOPLE
At IKEA we cultivate an inclusive work environment where everyone feels welcomed, accepted, respected, acknowledged for its uniqueness and where we work together in a supportive climate regardless age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, family situation and ability.
Our recruitment process may include recorded video interviews, digital platforms, and assessments (e.g., logical–numerical or aptitude tests).
If you have a disability or any specific needs you’d like us to be aware of, please feel free to share this with us during your first contact with our recruitment team.
We’ll make sure you receive the support and accessibility you need to fully engage in the process.
WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS
Being part of the IKEA team has many benefits. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture, driven by values and your growth will be guided by structured HR processes.
As part of the team you’ll have access to:
- Structured HR processes to support you in your growth (onboarding, training, coaching sessions, internal recruitment opportunities, etc)
- Wellbeing Offering, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides you with immediate and confidential support for any concerns related to your daily life.
- Healthy and affordable food: you will have access to a corporate canteen and will be able to enjoy a complete meal for just over 1€
- Employee discount: 15% on the purchase of IKEA products for personal use
- IKEA Vouchers for the most important moments in your life (marriage, cohabitation, birth or adoption of a child)
- Corporate discounts: you’ll have access to portal dedicated to our co-workers to enjoy discounts for different activities such as travel, leisure, technology and more
- Bonuses: we believe that everyone's contribution is needed to achieve (and exceed!) our goals. Every year all the co-workers can be rewarded for how we develop our business together
Permanent contract classified at Level Quadro under the Italian National Collective Labour Agreement for Modern Organized Distribution. The annual gross salary for this position starts from €47,500 .
We believe in valuing everyone’s unique contribution, which is why the final compensation package will be defined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, professional background and overall qualifications in line with internal equity principles and the specific scope of the role.
