Business Controller New Growth Countries to ARKET

Company Description
about us
A modern-day market with a Nordic soul, offering a mix of fashion, homeware and a café while having quality, sustainability and transparency at the core of our business. ARKET’s mission is to inspire people to make good choices, enjoy life and contribute to a better world. ARKET is a brand within the H&M group, with collections for men, women, children and the home.
Our company is infused with the ARKET DNA: Modern Genuine Inspiring Good. We have a winning attitude in everything we do and are convinced that the culture at ARKET is the main ingredient for our success. As an employee, you contribute to the shared responsibility of creating and protecting an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone is allowed to self-identity. You always have our customers at heart, and you have an open and curious mindset. We believe that commitment, expertise and knowledge is a key factor in the success for ARKET and for you.
Job Description
What you do
As Business Controller for New Growth Countries (%-markets) your assignment is to optimizeing buying levels and of all %-markets – short term as well as long-term. As vital part of the Buying controlling team you will plan and be responsible for sales goals, buying, stock levels, methods, and initiatives to optimize these markets.
Your main tasks and responsibilities will be to:
Set buying strategies and purchase plans to optimize each % market.
Act as the responsible Controller to create the right impact on important departments based on timing, growth believes, stock levels and local relevance
Take strategic actions to optimize buying & selling for each % market based on selling trends and stock levels
Set working methods towards buying teams and local markets
Proactive business controlling to support long term growth of the brand
Report and communicate current plans and selling results to central and local stakeholders

Qualifications
As a person, we believe you are
Analytical and driven by turning analysis of facts and figures into action
Business minded, has the will to create sales and improve our business by always having the customer in mind.
Communicative and share knowledge, ideas/insights/conclusions in an informative way
Result driven & take Initiative to achieve set goals.
Structured & Organized
Flexible and has the ability to adapt to change in a constructive way.

your profile
2+ years of experience from Business Controlling, Merchandising, Business Analyses or similar.
A degree in Business, Engineering or similar
Well-versed in Excel
Excellent communication skills in English – both written and spoken
Thrives in a fast-moving and global environment.

Additional information
This is a permanent assignment, starting October 2022 and will be based in Stockholm.
If you feel your experience, skills and ambitions are right for this role, please send in your resume (no need for cover letter) latest September 17th.
We look forward to receiving your application!
At H&M Group we strive to have a fair and inclusive and recruitment process. This is why kindly ask you to not attach Cover Letter in your application as this could cause unintentional subjective assessment. Thank you!
H&M Group is committed to creating a Diverse & Inclusive environment and we are actively looking for qualified candidates irrespective of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability or age