Real Estate | Expansion Controller

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Expansion Controller, your main focus will be to establish and implement controlling routines, ensure accurate and transparent financial follow-up, and provide high-quality analysis to support decision-making within the Sales Market. You enable profitable and sustainable expansion by delivering reliable financial insights, safeguarding data accuracy, managing risks, and partnering closely with Expansion, Leasing, and Construction & Facilities teams to support strong business cases and operational execution.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Your key responsibilities include:

• Set and implement controlling routines and strategies in the Sales Market.
• Support all local Expansion functions in setting clear strategies and goals, translating global strategies into tangible market objectives together with the Sales Market Expansion Manager.
• Own and maintain accurate project pipeline and portfolio information, ensuring reliable reporting on project status, opening and closure dates, and investment plans.
• Own the local budget and forecasting process for Leasing and C&F, ensuring accurate planning and financial follow-up.
• Secure monthly, quarterly and annual reporting for project investments (Capex) and Expansion running costs (Opex), while ensuring effective invoice routines with Accounting and Lease Administration.
• Partner closely with Lease Administration and Real Estate Accounting to ensure data accuracy, rent validation, and financial integrity across systems and reports.
• Monitor and review sales, surplus, operational costs, Capex spend and market performance, identifying trends, deviations and opportunities for improvement.
• Drive financial performance analysis through key Expansion KPIs including ROI, rent levels, sales productivity, net investments and operational costs, providing actionable recommendations to support decision-making.
• Drive Expansion Audit preparation and follow-up activities, ensuring financial transparency, compliance and risk mitigation across the market.
• Support the Sales Market Expansion Manager and Expansion teams through business case preparation, financial analysis and performance follow-up.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will work closely with Sales Market Expansion Manager, Leasing, Construction & Facilities, Accounting, Lease Administration, and Sales Market Controlling teams. This role requires strong collaboration with both local and Global stakeholders within an international and matrix organization.

WHO YOU ARE

We are looking for people who...

• Take ownership of relevant market data, ensuring accuracy, consistency, transparency, and business relevance across systems, reporting tools, and project portfolios.
• Leverage strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of expansion KPIs (ROI, rent levels, square meter sales, net investments, and operational costs) to translate complex data into actionable insights and business recommendations.
• Build effective partnerships with Leasing, Construction & Facilities, Finance, Accounting, and other cross-functional stakeholders to support aligned and data-driven decision-making.
• Support and coach colleagues through financial insights, analysis, and knowledge sharing, contributing to stronger business performance and financial understanding.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, tools, governance, and ways of working while ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Balance strategic thinking with operational execution, setting clear priorities and contributing to a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture.
• Act as a role model for H&M values, leadership behaviours, and ways of working.

And people with...

• Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or a related real estate field.
• 3+ years of experience within Auditing, Accounting, Controlling, or Finance, preferably in Retail, Real Estate, or a similar commercial environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and controlling processes.
• Experience preparing and presenting financial reports, business cases, and performance insights to senior stakeholders.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decisions through data and analysis.
• A structured and detail-oriented approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, alongside strong written and spoken English skills.

WHO WE ARE

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. 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.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE

At H&M Group, we are proud to be a dynamic and inclusive company. The experience our colleagues help create every day has also been recognized through awards such as:

• Europe’s Best Employers 2026 – Financial Times
• Top 10 Diversity Brand Index Italy

We offer attractive benefits and extensive development opportunities worldwide:

• 25% staff discount across all H&M Group brands, both in-store and online (H&M, COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, and ARKET).
• H&M Incentive Program (HIP) , a global program that rewards long-term commitment and dedication.
• Meal vouchers worth €6 for each working day of at least six hours.
• Access to our corporate benefits platform , featuring more than 1,500 discounts on products and services that support everyday life and wellbeing.
• Comprehensive onboarding and training , designed to help you get the best possible start in your new role.
• Growth and development opportunities through continuous learning and structured development initiatives, including training programs, e-learning, Talent Days, Skill Seminars, and individual development dialogues. We believe professional growth is an integral part of employee experience.

JOIN US

Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are. Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here. The gross annual salary (RAL) for this position starts from €50’000,00. The final offer will be determined based on professional experience, skills, and specific qualifications. This is a full-time, permanent position based at our Support Office in Milan - Via Turati 9.

We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter to your application.

To help us manage the high volume of applications for this role, we use a skills-based assessment as part of our recruitment process. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete an assessment designed to evaluate skills relevant to the position. Your responses will be evaluated using predefined criteria established by H&M Group, ensuring a fair and consistent assessment process for all candidates. After completing the assessment, you will have the opportunity to provide feedback and ask any questions you may have.

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