As a Business Controller at & Other Stories, you will take ownership of our Accessories, Shoes & Beauty business, partnering closely with Buying and cross-functional teams to drive growth, profitability and a strong customer offer.
This is an exciting opportunity to own an entire business area and become a key commercial partner for some of our most dynamic categories. We're looking for someone who enjoys taking initiative, spotting opportunities and turning insights into actions that drive business results.
What you will do:
- Drive sales and profitability across Accessories, Shoes & Beauty.
- Translate commercial insights into actions that improve business performance.
- Support assortment and business planning to create the best customer offer.
- Identify growth opportunities and challenge the status quo.
- Contribute to new ways of working and continuous improvement across your categories.
Who you’ll work with:
You will be part of the Buying Controlling team and work closely with Buying, Atelier, Merchandising and Sales. You will collaborate with experienced Business Controllers and key stakeholders across the business, helping shape the future of Accessories, Shoes & Beauty.
Qualifications- Experience within Business Controlling, Buying Controlling, Merchandising or a similar analytical and commercial role.
- Experience from the fashion industry is required.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn d ata into actionable insights and business decisions.
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI is an advantage.
- An entrepreneurial mindset with the confidence to take ownership, identify opportunities and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
Behaviours based on our values
- Delivery & Execution: Ability to produce high-quality, accurate work, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines. You should also be able to demonstrate resilience under pressure.
- Problem Solving & Judgment: Ability to analyse issues logically, use data and evidence to guide decisions & anticipate and address issues before they arise.
- Communication: Able to communicate clearly in writing and verbally, you should be able to explain technical or complex points simply and keep stakeholders informed and updated.
- Collaboration: Abiloity to work constructively with other colleagues, share knowledge and support teammates. You should also be openminded and accept feedback professionally.
- Adaptable & Curious: You should be able to adjust to changing priorities, learns new tools and processes quickly and show curiosity and self-development
This is a full time permanent contract based at our Head Office in Stockholm, Sweden
If you feel this opportunity is exciting feel free to apply by sending in your CV in English as soon as possible, but no later than 2/10/2026 Due to data policies, we only accept applications through our career page.
We value collaboration and believe that great ideas thrive when we work closely together. Therefore, this role is primarily office-based, with four days per week at the office to foster teamwork and engagement. One day per week, you’ll have the flexibility to work remotely.
WHO WE ARE
& Other Stories is a modern fashion brand that tells expressive stories. Designed for everyday living – with its excitement, curiosity and imperfections – our clothes empower those who think differently. Learn more about & Other Stories here.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE
We offer all our employees attractive benefits with broad development opportunities. All our employees receive a staff discount usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. 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 this, Sweden-based colleagues also receive:
- 30 days holiday
- A collective agreement which includes pension and life insurance
- Wellness benefit 4000kr/year
- Benify Benefits Portal
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. 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 in your application.
We look forward to hearing from you
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Skills Required
- Experience in Business Controlling, Buying Controlling, Merchandising, or a similar analytical and commercial role
- Experience in the fashion industry
- Strong analytical skills and ability to turn data into actionable insights and business decisions
- Advanced Excel skills
- Power BI experience
- Entrepreneurial mindset with ownership, opportunity identification and results-driven behavior
- Ability to deliver accurate work, prioritize effectively, meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Logical problem-solving and sound judgment using data and evidence
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Collaborative approach and openness to feedback
- Adaptability, curiosity and willingness to learn new tools and processes
H&M Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about H&M Group and has not been reviewed or approved by H&M Group.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, pharmacy and vision options with low employee costs and free dental are available, alongside telehealth and inclusive offerings such as transgender, bariatric and fertility coverage. These features are highlighted as solid for U.S. retail roles, with some availability for part‑time positions depending on eligibility.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Vacation, flexible wellness days, company‑paid holidays and a paid birthday off are offered, with some paid time off available to part‑time staff. The time‑off structure is presented as generous within the retail context.
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Parental & Family Support — Eight weeks of paid parental pay for mothers and fathers is provided, complemented by adoption assistance and healthy pregnancy/babies programs. These family supports add depth to the core medical coverage in the U.S. package.
H&M Group Insights
What We Do
Founded in 1947, H&M Group is a global design company with ~4,702 stores in 76 markets and 56 online markets. At H&M Group, we believe in making great design available to everyone. It’s essential in everything we do. Our family of brands and business ventures offer customers around the world a wealth of fashion, beauty, accessories and homeware, as well as modern menus with fresh and local produce at some of the brands’ in-store eateries. But design is so much more than just products; it’s about clever design processes, efficient product flows, creating experiences that enrich, and smart solutions that benefit all our customers. Sustainability is always at the core of our business. Not only because we like to do what’s right — but it’s also beneficial for our business. We will continue to push for change and lead the way towards a more inclusive and sustainable fashion future. Do you want to join us? We will trust you with great responsibility right from the start, reward a passionate mindset and encourage an entrepreneurial spirit. When you start a career with H&M Group, there’s no limit to where it can take you. H&M Group's Moderation Policy: Welcome to H&M Group’s official LinkedIn page. Ask questions, exchange ideas and meet members and employees from all over the world. This page is moderated daily and we always do our best to answer each one of you in a timely manner. Please remember to keep a friendly tone and in line with LinkedIn’s legal terms at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/user-agreement Comments and posts that contain foul language, are off-topic or unnecessarily rude will be deleted. We also encourage you to report any inappropriate content. We use an external tool to handle the comments on our page, so please note that your comments can be stored. For questions, please contact our team at [email protected].
