Corporate Finance Specialist

Purpose of the role:

Group responsibility supporting investment initiatives in the core businesses. Support acquisition, divestment, and restructuring initiatives with a strategic focus on optimizing or expanding Inter IKEA’s value chain. This involves analyzing various industries and transactions directly linked to Inter IKEA's unique business models and objectives. Additionally, the role requires assisting in the follow-up on the performance of acquired, divested, or restructured entities to ensure their smooth integration into the existing business framework when necessary.

Key responsibilities:

• Support in the execution of valuation processes for industries, markets, business models, or individual companies, ensuring strategic alignment.
• Prepare processes to identify potential targets by analyzing business plans, market trends, and industry standards.
• Support and prepare stakeholder documentation in transaction processes, assisting with negotiations and ensuring all perspectives are considered.
• Assist in analyzing and maintaining the overall financial performance of Inter IKEA’s entities and projects, ensuring sustainable growth.
• Support investment projects, considering diverse aspects such as legal, tax, and financial regulatory frameworks. This includes assisting in building and maintaining relationships with internal and external service providers to ensure smooth collaboration and effective delivery. Additionally, execute or guide Due Diligence processes across various disciplines, with a strong emphasis on financial aspects, to ensure informed decision-making. Finally, prepare the integration of newly acquired businesses or restructuring initiatives to align with Inter IKEA’s strategies and goals.

The position is a new role, an opportunity to build a new function within Inter IKEA. We are looking for candidates who are curious about business models and enjoy collaborating with diverse teams across borders and cultures. This role is perfect for someone who is motivated by the chance to innovate and work in a dynamic, international environment.

Knowledge:

• A master’s degree in Finance & Investment or a closely related field.
• Post-master education is preferred.
• 5-8 years of experience in environments such as transactional advisory, private equity, or investment-focused industries.
• Understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks surrounding M&A processes.

Motivation:

• Tolerance for working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong drive to learn with attention to detail.
• A forward-thinking mindset with a proactive approach to challenges and opportunities.

Skills:

• Financial modeling, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
• Proficient in connecting diverse topics, identifying synergies, and proposing practical solutions.
• Ability to handle complex financial and operational issues efficiently.
• Experienced in participating in projects, particularly in the context of investment and integration processes.
• Capable of building trustful long-term relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Inter IKEA Group is the group of companies that connects IKEA franchisees with range development and suppliers, and aligns the overall IKEA strategic direction. All to create a better everyday life for the many people.

The Group consists of three core businesses: Retail Concept, Range and Supply. The three core businesses work together with franchisees and suppliers to co-create an even better IKEA offer and franchise system. Inter IKEA Group aims to provide the best possible conditions for implementing and operating the IKEA Concept, and to create a strong platform for growth.

The vibrant culture of IKEA secures an environment where ideas are heard and there is an opportunity to learn new skills. Employees are given the possibility to grow, both as individuals and in their professional roles. It’s a truly global environment with many challenges and development opportunities.

For more info see: https://www.inter.ikea.com/