Store P&L & Growth Strategist

IKEA; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IKEA Malaysia invites a Finance/Business leader to lead the store Business Plan, drive financial planning, and partner with the local market teams at IKEA Batu Kawan. This role focuses on driving commercial performance, forecasting, and strategic decision support.

The position requires a degree in business/finance/economics, 5+ years in management accounting, and strong analytical skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential for reporting and analysis.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business/Finance/Economics or related field.
• Good overview of IKEA operations.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• 5+ years of experience in management accounting and commercial/financial reporting with strong analytical and numerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the store Business Plan with the store manager, using market data to derive insights.
• Drive the financial planning process and align it with store challenges and priorities.
• Identify commercial opportunities and promote business-case thinking for decisions.
• Understand the store P&L and steer actions to optimize it; forecast results and plan scenarios.
• Improve store performance by implementing best practices and tracking KPIs.
• Provide clear, standardized reporting to enable informed decision making.
• Ensure investments are ROI-focused across projects and properly implemented.
• Develop leaders in the BNO area and plan succession.
• Maintain a safe, compliant environment with risk, cash and accounting guidelines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Business/Financial analysis

Understanding of IKEA operations

Education

Degree in Business/Finance/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

IKEA Malaysia invites a Finance/Business leader to lead the store Business Plan, drive financial planning, and partner with the local market teams at IKEA Batu Kawan. This role focuses on driving commercial performance, forecasting, and strategic decision support.

The position requires a degree in business/finance/economics, 5+ years in management accounting, and strong analytical skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential for reporting and analysis.