Head of Finance & Admin

Job Description

WHAT YOU’LL DO​ 

As a strategic and experienced Head of Finance & Admin, you will lead and strengthen our financial operations, administrative & procurement frameworks, and internal processes. Reporting directly to the India Site Head, this is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and sound governance for Bangalore tech location. 

Key Job Responsibilities: 

Administration & Procurement: 

1. Lead the administration team to ensure efficient office operations and support services. 
2. Develop and implement policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. 
3. Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for administrative services and supplies. 
4. Extensive experience in procurement management, vendor negotiation, and cost optimization. Responsible for overseeing all procurement functions, building strong supplier relationships, and ensuring the efficient acquisition of high-quality goods and services. 

Facilities Management: 

1. Ensure the maintenance and safety of the facility, including space planning, maintenance, and security. 
2. Develop and implement facility management strategies to enhance the workplace environment. 
3. Manage facility budgets and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. 
4. Coordinate with external service providers for facility-related services like transport and food. 

Financial Reporting & Compliance: 

1. Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial controlling, reporting and analysis. 
2. Develop and implement financial strategies to optimize resource allocation and drive cost efficiency. 
3. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards and manage audits effectively. 
4. Ensure timely & accurate financial close & reporting to Business Unit HQ’s / Corporate on a monthly/quarterly basis, by the regional finance team and shared services. 
5. Own local financial compliance in accordance with local laws and regulations and statutory audits. Manage regional service providers (Deloitte, EY, local Legal firms & consultants) 

Stakeholder Management: 

1. Support the India Site Head and collaborate with the regional finance leadership team in developing and executing the regional strategy to deliver business outcomes. 
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial and operational strategies with business objectives. 
3. Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding finance, administration, and facilities matters. 
4. Collaborate with other organizations within H&M Group (e.g., Retail, PO) to ensure alignment between financial objectives and operational goals. 

Team Leadership & Development: 

1. Build and lead a high-performing finance, administration, and facilities team. 
2. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. 
3. Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for team members. 
4. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, ensuring they have the necessary resources and skills to achieve departmental goals. 
5. Oversee talent development and employee growth including cross business/function placements in line with business needs; drive and facilitate strong culture of business partnering between local team & business groups/functions. 

​WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH​ 

As the Head of Finance & Admin, you will work extensively with the India Site Head, providing strategic and operational financial insights to support site-level decision-making and long-term planning.  

You’ll also partner with the Regional & Global Finance Team, aligning financial practices, reporting standards, and compliance protocols ensuring seamless integration between financial planning, procurement strategies, and business goals.  

Your ability to build strong relationships and influence cross-functional teams will be key to your success. 

WHO YOU ARE​ 

We are looking for people with…​ 

1. CA/ CPA with bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Accounting Finance, or related field. 
2. Minimum 18 years in Senior Financial management roles, with at least 5 years as business Finance leadership role. 
3. Excellent financial analysis skills, advanced modeling and system skills are necessary to identify, present, and challenge key business assumptions. 
4. Highly proficient interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) combined with strong business acumen are required to effectively interact and influence all levels of management and across teams in the country & regionally. 
5. Solid negotiation and coaching skills. 

And people who are…​ 

To succeed in this role, we believe you are a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach. You bring a rare balance of financial expertise, operational insight, and people-focused leadership. Your ability to see both the big picture and the fine details allows you to navigate complex challenges with clarity and confidence. 

You are: 

1. Financially savvy and analytically sharp – you make data-driven decisions and ensure fiscal responsibility across the organization. 
2. Structured and organized – capable of implementing and maintaining efficient systems and processes that support sustainable growth. 
3. A strong communicator – able to convey complex financial and administrative information clearly to diverse stakeholders. 
4. People-focused and supportive – you foster a collaborative culture and lead by example, ensuring your team feels valued and empowered. 
5. Problem-solver and solution-seeker – when obstacles arise, you approach them with creativity, calm, and resourcefulness. 
6. Resilient and adaptable – thriving in dynamic environments and continuously seeking ways to improve and evolve. 

On top of this, we believe that you have: 

1. Proven experience in growing and developing individuals/teams in matrix environment (preferably working through shared service centers) 
2. Experience working and managing in a multi-national matrix organization. 
3. Exposure to corporate governance practices, including board / Executive Committee level engagements. 
4. Statutory compliance experience with international and local regulations as well as Accounting and Financial standards and regulations. 
5. Strong project management skills and prioritization to independently work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines. 

​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. ​ 

Help us re-imagine fashion and together we will re-shape our industry. Learn more about H&M Group here. 

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. ​ 

We offer all our employees at H&M Group attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a staff discount card, usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. Brands covered by the discount are H&M (Beauty and Move included), COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories & ARKET. 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 our global benefits, all our local markets offer different competitive perks and benefits. Please note that they may differ between employment types and countries. 

Additional Information

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 strive to have a fair and equal process and therefore kindly ask you not to attach a cover letter in your application as they often contain information that easily can trigger unintentional biases.

Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here!

This is a full-time permanent position based in Bangalore. If you feel that your experience, skills and ambitions are right for this role, please send your CV in English (no cover letter) latest by 7th May 2025. Due to GDPR we only accept applications through our career page! We look forward to receiving your application!