WHAT YOU’LL DO
At our Distribution Center in Eskilstuna, we are responsible for the logistics operations and the distribution of fashion items to our retail customers in Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Finland and Denmark.
As a DC Controlling Manager, you are responsible for the financial and operational controlling of the DC, influencing and securing short and long-term targets. You contribute with effective leadership as responsible for the local controlling function, as well as a member of the DC management team. Your main responsibilities will include:
- Developing and communicating the strategy to achieve goals together with the DC management team regarding costs, planning, efficiency, and payroll.
- Creating and tracking the budget, projects, and KPIs (costs, service, sustainability) in terms of efficiency, productivity, and quality assurance.
- Leading and developing the controlling team, including succession planning.
- Supporting departments and management team with financial and quantitative insights, reports and analyses.
- Conducting relevant analyses and reports and defining potential measures to improve profitability, service level, efficiency, and costs.
- Ensuring correct invoicing and quality check of main cost drivers.
- Defining the framework and reporting structure for regular tracking of business results according to global guidelines and reporting requirements.
- Supporting and conducting contract negotiations (e.g. overseeing and initiating tendering of contracts with external vendors).
- Monitoring, challenging, and validating planning.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
As a DC Controlling Manager, you will be a part of the management team and report directly to the DC Manager.
You will have both internal and external stakeholders:
Internally you will work in close collaboration with Warehouse operations in order secure an efficient operation both in terms of KPI’s as well as controlling staffing hours. Externally your main stakeholder is Regional Controlling within Region North who is consolidating all reporting.
WHO YOU ARE
We are looking for people with...
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Finance, Business, Economics, Supply Chain or equivalent
- 3–5 years of experience in a business analyst or similar finance role, preferably within retail
- Several years of experience in team leadership, with staff responsibility and a strong ability to foster collaboration, co-creation, and employee development
- Experience of working with unions
- Deep knowledge of controlling, logistics, DC operations, and finance
- Strong financial knowledge and solid understanding of accounting principles
- Strong analytical ability combined with business acumen
- Experience and technical ability in financial tools, with the ability to quickly adapt to new systems
- Solid skills in project management, prioritisation, and business case development
- Proven experience in setting goals, including defining clear plans and actions to achieve them
And people who are…
- Analytical and solution-oriented
- Strong communicators who collaborate effectively and interact confidently with stakeholders at different levels
- Driven by collaboration and building strong relationships
- A role model who fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing environment and acts in line with company values
- Able to perform under pressure and prioritise effectively in a dynamic environment
- Proactive with the ability to identify improvement opportunities
- Capable of driving initiatives end-to-end – from idea to successful implementation
- Structured, goal-driven, and with a strong sense of ownership
Additional Information
This is a full-time position, starting with a probationary period of 6 months. The location is based in Eskilstuna and part of the Logistic Region Europe. Collective agreement with Unionen.
Sounds interesting? Apply by sending in your CV no later than August 16th 2026. We will review applications and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis. Please note that the position may be filled before the final application deadline, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Due to data policies, we only accept applications through the career page.
We also want to inform you about routines in the recruitment process, which means that all candidates in connection with a job offer are called to a drug and alcohol test. In addition, a job offer is only valid on the condition that a background check does not reveal any remarks in the criminal record.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact DC Manager Linda Forslund, [email protected].
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 vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe.
- Employee discount card, usable for all H&M Group brands both in stores and online
- Inclusion in the H&M Incentive Program (HIP)
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.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree (preferably in Finance, Business, Economics, Supply Chain)
- 3-5 years' experience in a business analyst or similar finance role (preferably within retail)
- Several years of team leadership with staff responsibility and succession planning experience
- Experience working with unions
- Deep knowledge of controlling, logistics, distribution center operations, and finance
- Strong financial knowledge and understanding of accounting principles
- Strong analytical ability combined with business acumen
- Experience and technical ability with financial tools and ability to quickly adapt to new systems
- Project management skills, prioritisation, and business case development experience
- Proven experience setting goals and defining clear plans and actions to achieve them
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience supporting or conducting contract negotiations and vendor tendering
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.
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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].








