Business Controller to H&M Group Business Tech

Company Description
The H&M group is on an exciting journey to meet and exceed our customers' expectations today, tomorrow and in the future. Rapid technological development and new customer behaviours are transforming the fashion retail industry. To cater the individual needs and desires of our millions of customers, Business Tech delivers technological solutions for the entire value chain for all our brands.


We continuously surprise and delight our customers and accelerate our business - by releasing the power of people, data and technology. We explore new ways of working, have a customer focused mindset, embrace our strong values and release the power of our people to innovate and develop products that make a meaningful impact to customers all over the world.


Job Description
Are you up for a challenge? Are you a business minded person who always challenge the status quo and thrives in change? Do you think we can deliver value to our customers more effectively? If the answer is "Oh Yes!” this opportunity might be something for you. We are now looking for a Business Controller to join Business Tech within H&M Group.




What you will do as Business Controller
As Business Controller you will collaborate and work closely with Head of Domain Controlling and other senior leaders within Business Tech. A central part of the role will be to guide and support Business Tech during the transformation period and to contribute to continuous improvement. Your main focus is to understand business needs and objectives and to translate them into a financial context.


We are on a journey together which means there is no clear path. You will play an important role in setting the foundation and creating our future organisation. Furthermore, you will:
Be responsible for budgeting, forecasting and reporting
Continuously optimize and actively shape financial processes
Support with analysis and guidance for strategic decisions and change management initiatives
Collaborate with relevant leaders and other key contributors on key product development initiatives
Undertake analysis and investigations which contribute to our efficiency and cost consciousness
Informing and educating Business Tech leaders on financial planning and follow-up
Development and acceptance testing of the budget and reporting system used within Business Tech
Support and control the purchase processes including invoice handling



Your mindset & skills
Our journey will lead to something new and exciting - we will test, fail and learn. You are an important player in this agile transformation, therefore we believe you are flexible, pragmatic and able to work in an environment that are not yet formalised. We believe that you have the ability to support the business with a clear customer focus in mind and the ability to challenge and act independently, take own initiatives and lead the way – always striving to find the best way forward .


You understand and embrace agile ways of working and incorporate them into our daily work. You are a true team player and believe in a culture of collaboration, transparency, safety, and trust. Furthermore, we believe you have:
Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role with extensive business knowledge and tech-understanding
Academic degree in a relevant field
Ability to facilitate constructive communication, collaboration and knowledge-sharing between different stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem solving skills – able to find solutions in complex situations and involve and influence various stakeholders
Ability to challenge status quo and ways of working
Ability to inspire and come up with new ideas



Do you think we are a match? We hope so!
This is a full-time position with placement in Stockholm. You will report to Head of Domain Controlling at Business Tech. Please apply with CV and Cover Letter (English) no later than August 31st 2021.
As it is summer and holiday time, we will not be able to evaluate your application until mid-August at the earliest but we will get back to you as soon as we can after reviewing your application.
For questions about the position, please contact linda.nyberg@hm.com.