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