Process Development Manager

Ikea Ab; Leiden; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ikea AB seeks a senior Finance professional to own and optimize end-to-end Record-to-Report processes, with strong SAP S/4HANA/ECC experience and a track record in financial close improvements.

You will lead a team of Business Process Experts, drive automation, ensure data quality, and enforce internal controls while aligning with IFRS/GAAP standards.

Qualifications

• Must have strong experience with Record-to-Report (R2R) processes and SAP systems.
• Experience in financial closing, reporting, and control environments.
• Knowledge of IFRS and SOX controls; ability to drive process standardization.

Responsibilities

• Own the global R2R process, including GL, intercompany, fixed assets, and period-end close.
• Lead end-to-end process design, with strong automation and data quality focus.
• Manage cross-functional teams and secure adoption of tools and best practices.
• Drive change management and documentation for process improvements.
• Set priorities and track performance metrics for governance and continuous improvement.
• Develop and communicate the R2R development roadmap with key stakeholders.

Skills

R2R processes

SAP expertise

Stakeholder management

Data quality & automation

IFRS/GAAP knowledge

Process improvement

Team leadership

Education

University degree in Business Administration

Finance/Accounting degree

Professional certification (CPA/ACCA/RA)

Tools

SAP ERP (S/4HANA / ECC)

Job description

Who you are

Key Expertise, Skills & Experience Required for Success:

• University degree in Business Administration and 8 years of related experience, or minimum 12 years of related experience.
• Minimum 6 – 8 years of as an SAP Business Process Expert in R2R.
• Strong background in financial reporting and closing processes.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Finance, Accounting, or related field. CPA / ACCA / RA or equivalent preferred.

You are a results-driven finance professional with deep expertise in Record-to-Report (R2R) processes and SAP (S/4HANA and/or ECC). You bring a strong track record of improving financial close cycles, driving process standardization, and enhancing data quality and automation. With a solid understanding of IFRS/local GAAP and internal controls (including SOX), you ensure compliance while continuously optimizing performance.

• Strong stakeholder management across finance, IT, shared services, and external partners.
• Analytical and KPI-driven mindset to drive continuous improvement.
• Experience in finance transformation, including system implementations and automation.
• Lead and develop a team of Business Process Experts (BPEs).
• Set clear priorities, objectives, and performance targets.
• Drive knowledge sharing and functional excellence within R2R.
• Lead training initiatives and support change management within the process area.

Your responsibilities

Process Development Manager is the business process owner for R2R and is responsible for the end-to-end ownership, standardization, and continuous improvement of the global Record-to-Report process, supported by SAP (S/4HANA).

Reporting to the Group Finance Development & Operations Manager, this role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting processes, while leading a team of Business Process Experts and supporting the finance transformation agenda.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Own the global R2R process, including General ledger and journal entries, intercompany accounting, Fixed assets and Period-end closing and consolidation support.
• Lead end to end process design and implementation, ensuring standardisation, high automation, embedded data quality, controls & high compliance; and clear metrics for follow up and governance.
• Lead experts that define, document, and implement processes with functional experts and business stakeholders, securing adoption of tools, systems, and best practices.
• Drive and ensure change adoption through robust process implementation and documentation.
• Measure process performance, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives; leading cross functional teams to drive opportunities to improve and prioritise the work.
• Identify and deliver process enhancements with a strong focus on high automation and efficiency while securing high compliance.
• Embed a continuous improvement mindset work and within team to sustain and evolve best-in-class ways of working.
• Create & own the R2R process development road map (with associated development initiatives, defining business value) and lead functional leaders and experts to design, develop and implement the development roadmap.