Digital Planning & Support Manager, Ikano Retail
Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Support
- Lead the annual budget, business plan, and forecast cycles for all Digital Services functions and markets.
- Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant submissions aligned with corporate assumptions.
- Partner with Finance and Business Navigation teams to review cost allocations, track digital spends and optimize investments.
- Drive cost transparency and budget control through continuous monitoring and variance analysis.
- Prepare and present Digital Board (DBDBC/DBDC) materials with actionable financial insights.
Performance & Business Navigation
- Act as Business Navigator by analyzing performance trends, identifying improvement opportunities, and supporting decisions with data and benchmarks.
- Develop and maintain digital cost models, KPIs, and dashboards to support performance management.
C. Governance, Processes & Continuous Improvement
- Own and evolve planning processes, governance routines, and reporting frameworks, ensuring simplicity and standardization.
- Leads and steers process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and governance in financial and planning operations.
- Enhance collaboration tools to improve consistency and efficiency across teams.
- Strong financial acumen with good understanding on financial concept
- Understanding of Digital/IT service models, cost drivers, and investment planning
- Broad business understanding , preferred: Deep knowledge of IKEA Retail and Shopping Centre business planning and processes with ability connect financial and operational insights.
- Awareness of new technology trends and how they can benefit our business.
- Understanding of agile and scrum ways of working
Please apply latest by 31st Dec 2025