Liquidity Forecast Analyst, IKEA

IKEA

Location:
Ireland, Dublin

Category:
Finance

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Job Description:

Ingka Group (IKEA) is seeking a Liquidity Forecast Analyst on a 12-month fixed term contract. This role will be responsible for forecasting the global liquidity over short-, medium- and long-term horizons using inhouse developed forecasting solutions. The role involves managing cash flow, performing advanced forecasting and analytics, leveraging data-driven insights, and driving process innovation in a hybrid working environment.

Job Responsibility:

Cash flow & risk management: Oversee cash flow management, hedge short and long-term currency exposures, and support risk mitigation and financial planning, including potential FX derivative transactions
Forecasting & Analytics: Manage daily operational forecasts for the Ingka Group using predictive analytics tools
maintain and enhance forecasting models with advanced coding and machine learning to improve accuracy and performance
Predictive Analytics: Design, test, and refine forecasting algorithms
consolidate short- and medium-term liquidity and FX positions to support strategic decision-making
Data-Driven Insights: Leverage data analytics to generate actionable insights, translating forecasts, key drivers, and plan-versus-actual variances for stakeholders
Innovation & Process Improvement: Monitor external forecasting innovations to continuously improve processes and methodologies
identify opportunities for automation to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risk
Reporting & Stakeholder Communication: Develop and present reports, dashboards, and insights for senior management to facilitate informed decision-making and scenario planning

Requirements:

3+ years professional experience working in corporate banking or a finance (treasury, FP&A) function of a complex muti-national corporation
3+ years’ experience in a forecasting financial result and position, analysing & stress testing forecasts to secure accuracy
Be highly numerate with advanced analytical skills with a strong interest in quantitative analysis, financial modelling, financial risk analysis, and treasury, striving for industry-leading solutions to meet Ingka and customer needs
Experience in developing and deploying time series forecasting models, preferably in R
Experience working with large datasets in predictive analytics, including dimension reduction techniques
Experience in trading vanilla FX products such as swaps, and spot instruments would be an advantage
Passionate about automation, digital transformation, and creating an Ingka fit for the future
Educated to at least a graduate level in the fields of quantitative finance, software development
Fluent in English (both spoken and written)
Share and live the IKEA culture and values
Possess an entrepreneurial mindset with a “can-do” attitude

Nice to have:

Experience in trading vanilla FX products such as swaps, and spot instruments
Passionate about automation, digital transformation, and creating an Ingka fit for the future

What we offer:

Exciting work in an international and diverse environment with strong culture and values
Excellent working conditions in a hybrid environment
Opportunities for professional development and growth
30 days annual leave per year
Health insurance for you and your family
Pension scheme
15% discount on IKEA products
TaxSaver Ticket
Bike to Work Scheme
Fresh fruit and breakfast essentials
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Additional Information:

Job Posted:
October 11, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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