Job DescriptionAbout 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 LifeWorking 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
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.
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