Business Controller

Job Description

Are you a business minded person who always challenges the status quo and thrives in change? Do you think we can deliver value to our customers more efficiently? If the answer is "Oh Yes!”, this opportunity might be something for you. We are now looking for a Business Controller with an interest in and understanding of Technology.

As Business Controller, you will collaborate and work closely with stakeholders and other senior leaders within and outside Business Tech. A central part of the role will be to guide and support your units and to contribute to continuous improvement. Your main focus is to enable and encourage a sound business mindset for the invested funds to maximize business value in line with company objectives, while ensuring good control and knowledge of our spend.

As a Business Controller, you’ll be an integral part of a collaborative team working closely with fellow controllers on a daily basis. We are looking for someone whose communication style is clear, inspiring and inclusive and who can effectively influence, empower and motivate others. In addition, you will contribute to a positive workplace where honest feedback is encouraged and appreciated. You should enjoy working in a changing environment and approach improvements and new ways of working with an open mind.

Furthermore, you will:

• Be responsible for the execution of budgeting, forecasting and reporting for your units and consolidate financial reporting for Business Tech
• Manage monthly cut activities
• Support with analysis and guidance for strategic decisions and how to implement them
• Monitor and secure specific financial flows (recharge costs, invoices, accruals)
• Ensure data quality in relevant systems and sources
• Participate in the work to continuously optimize our budgeting and forecast processes
• Undertake analysis and investigations which contribute to business impact and cost consciousness
• Inform and educate Business Tech leaders on financial planning and follow-up
• Support and control the purchase processes including invoice handling and agreements
• Be involved all the way from analysis and setting short-term goals to follow-ups and building long-term strategies and challenging the way we do business.
• Have leadership ability, entrepreneurial spirit and a strategic mindset
• Have a genuine curiosity and interest in technology as well as numbers

Qualifications

Our journey will lead to something new and exciting - we will test, fail and learn – all at a fast pace. We believe you are flexible, pragmatic and able to work in an environment that is not yet formalized. 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 and with a strategic mindset. You are structured, analytical, and passionate about people.

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, and trust.

Furthermore, we believe you have:

• Minimum 3 years of experience of a similar Controller role, preferably in a global company
• Academic degree in business, engineering or equivalent area
• A solid understanding of financial principles and practices
• Ability to facilitate constructive communication, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing between different stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and able to find solutions in complex situations and involve and influence various stakeholders
• Proficiency in financial tools and software such as Excel, Pbi, SAP etc.
• Ability to challenge status quo and ways of working
• Ability to inspire and come up with new ideas
• Ability to prioritize and focus on what is important

Do you think we are a match? We hope so!

Additional Information

This is a full-time position based in Stockholm. Due to data policies, we only accept applications through career page. If you have any questions about the role, please contact responsible recruiter Viktoria Shakalina, viktoria.shakalina@hm.com. Do these challenges, qualifications, and opportunities apply to you?  Please send your application no later than May 2nd, 2024. Please note that The advert may close before the application deadline. Interviews will be held on a continuous basis.

Benefits
We offer all our employees at H&M Group attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a staff discount card, usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. Brands covered by the discount are H&M (Beauty and Move included), COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, ARKET, Afound. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here.

In addition to our global benefits, all our local markets offer different competitive perks and benefits. Please note that they may differ between employment type and countries.

Inclusion & Diversity
H&M is a part of H&M Group. At H&M Group, we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplaces throughout our organization. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge, experience, and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process.

We strive to have a fair and equal process and therefore kindly ask you not to attach a cover letter in your application as they often contain information that easily can trigger unintentional biases.

H&M
H&M is a fashion brand that offers the latest styles and inspiration, from fashion pieces and unique designer collaborations to affordable wardrobe essentials. Our business idea is fashion & quality at the best price in a sustainable way. Learn more about H&M here.

Location

Årstaängsvägen, Stockholm, Sweden

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