Expansion Controller

About H&M Group

H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. At H&M, we want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make. We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.

About the Role

As an Expansion Controller, your main focus will be to set and implement controlling routines, ensure financial follow-up, and support the Sales Market in delivering a profitable and sustainable expansion strategy. This on-site role reports into our Expansion Manager and is based out of Toronto Support Office.

A Day in the Life

Working at H&M means no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will include the following responsibilities:

• Set and implement controlling routines and strategies in the sales market
• Support all local Expansion colleagues in setting clear strategies and goals
• Translate global strategies and set tangible goals and targets for your market
• Own local budget and forecasting process for Leasing and C&F
• Secure monthly, quarterly and annual reporting for project investments (Capex), as well as running costs for expansion function (Opex, e.g. rents, other costs)
• Secure good invoice routines together with Accounting and Lease Admin
• Take ownership of all relevant market data, securing data accuracy and relevance
• Monitor and review sales, surplus, operational costs, and capex spend for your market
• Analyze and secure that rents and data are accurate in systems and tools, together with Lease Admin
• Analyze trends and deviations versus budget/targets and draw conclusions on how to improve the result
• Support and train your Leasing and C&F colleagues in key analysis on major KPIs (ROI, rent levels, square meter-selling, net investment, operational costs, etc.) and feedback to global if updated tools are needed
• Make sure that accurate information about the project pipeline and portfolio is available to other local departments and the central support organization (number of projects, opening/closure dates, project status, etc.)
• Drive the Expansion Audit preparation and follow up work for the sales market with support from all functions
• Work according to the general guidelines to ensure routines and drive improvements/actions in processes, methods and tools to minimize business risks
• Secure the financial transparency on the highest level, and that each team member is aware of their responsibilities and approval rights
• Collaborate closely with Leasing and C&F colleagues
• Support the Sales Market Expansion Manager with analysis and business case preparation
• Support the Sales Market Facilities and Construction Project Managers with budgets, forecasts, follow-up and analysis

Who You Are:

• Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
• Strong understanding of accounting, financial analysis, and controlling processes
• Analytical and conceptual thinker with excellent problem-solving abilities
• Structured, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Collaborative team player with strong communication and presentation skills
• Proficient in MS Office
• Advanced level of English, both written and spoken
• Minimum 3 years of experience in auditing, accounting, or controlling, preferably within the retail industry
• Proven experience in preparing and presenting financial reports to senior management and other key stakeholders
• You are communicative and supportive, combining analytical, conceptual, and methodical thinking with a structured and achievement-oriented approach.
• You work with resilience, accuracy, and accountability, driving clarity and collaboration across teams

Why You’ll Love Working at H&M

• We value diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, and disability
• We pride ourselves on being a values-driven organization, guided by our 7 unique values that have been part of our success story for over 75 years
• You’ll have access to our Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) to find community and networking opportunities among colleagues
• We are an inclusive company where you’re encouraged to be yourself at work
• You will have access to a large global talent community, where career growth and aspirations have no limits
• We believe in supporting your overall wellbeing and offer comprehensive benefits inclusive of health insurance, wellness and family support programs, company match RRSP, paid leave programs, and paid time off, including a community day to serve your local community
• You’ll be able to express your personal style with our employee discount at H&M, & Other Stories, and COS

Compensation:

salary range is $97,200

*This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company’s discretion.

**H&M, in good faith, has assessed this posted range of compensation as the accurate range for this role and location at the time of this posting. H&M may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.