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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.\nWe 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.\nAbout the Role\nAs anExpansion Controller, your main focus will be to set and implement controlling routines,\nensure financial follow-up, and support the Sales Market in delivering a profitable and\nsustainable expansion strategy.\nThis on-site role reports into our Expansion Manager and is based out of Toronto Support\nOffice.\nA Day in the Life\nWorking at H&M means no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will include the\nfollowing responsibilities*\nSet and implement controlling routines and strategies in the sales market\nSupport all local Expansion colleagues in setting clear strategies and goals\nTranslate global strategies and set tangible goals and targets for your market\nOwn local budget and forecasting process for Leasing and C&F\nSecure monthly, quarterly and annual reporting for project investments (Capex), as well as running costs for expansion function (Opex, e.g. rents, other costs)\nSecure good invoice routines together with Accounting and Lease Admin\nTake ownership of all relevant market data, securing data accuracy and relevance\nMonitor and review sales, surplus, operational costs, and capex spend for your market\nAnalyze and secure that rents and data are accurate in systems and tools, together with Lease Admin\nAnalyze trends and deviations versus budget/targets and draw conclusions on how to improve the result\nSupport 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\nMake 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.)\nDrive the Expansion Audit preparation and follow up work for the sales market with support from all functions\nWork according to the general guidelines to ensure routines and drive improvements/actions in processes, methods and tools to minimize business risks\nSecure the financial transparency on the highest level, and that each team member is aware of their responsibilities and approval rights\nCollaborate closely with Leasing and C&F colleagues\nSupport the Sales Market Expansion Manager with analysis and business case preparation\nSupport the Sales Market Facilities and Construction Project Managers with budgets, forecasts, follow-up and analysis\nWho You Are:\nDegree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field\nStrong understanding of accounting, financial analysis, and controlling processes\nAnalytical and conceptual thinker with excellent problem-solving abilities\nStructured, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities\nCollaborative team player with strong communication and presentation skills\nProficient in MS Office\nAdvanced level of English, both written and spoken\nMinimum 3 years of experience in auditing, accounting, or controlling, preferably within the retail industry\nProven experience in preparing and presenting financial reports to senior management and other key stakeholders\nYou are communicative and supportive, combining analytical, conceptual, and methodical thinking with a structured and achievement-oriented approach.\nYou work with resilience, accuracy, and accountability, driving clarity and collaboration across teams\nWhy You’ll Love Working at H&M\nWe value diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, and disability\nWe 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\nYou’ll have access to our Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) to find community and networking opportunities among colleagues\nWe are an inclusive company where you’re encouraged to be yourself at work\nYou will have access to a large global talent community, where career growth and aspirations have no limits\nWe 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\nYou’ll be able to express your personal style with our employee discount at H&M, & Other Stories, and COS\nCompensation: salary range is $97,200\n*This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job and is\nnot all-inclusive. 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