WHO WE ARE
In Tech Controlling, our mission is to shape H&M’s future by turning brand plans into reality through cost transparency, fact-based financial decisions, and excellent collaboration. You will work closely with leaders and stakeholders within and outside Tech, supporting your area with financial insights, challenging priorities, and driving continuous improvement. Your focus will be to help the business make informed decisions and get the most value from its investments, while ensuring good cost control.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
We are looking for a Business Controller with a background in controlling or tech and an interest in both technology and finance. The role offers the opportunity to work across Tech, influence investment decisions, and develop a broad understanding of how technology supports H&M’s business.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage budgeting, forecasting and reporting for your area, and contribute to consolidated financial reporting for Tech.
Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decisions, cost awareness, and business value.
Coordinate month-end closing, including cost recharges, invoices and accruals, and ensure data quality in relevant systems.
Support and challenge leaders in setting short-term goals, developing long-term plans, driving cost efficiency and following up on results.
Guide and educate leaders on financial planning and follow-up.
Support purchasing processes, including agreements and invoice handling, and ensure financial control.
Perform project controlling for tech investments in your area, including cost estimates and follow-up.
Help improve budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
You’ll be part of our Tech Controlling team, working closely with fellow controllers as well as leaders and teams across the entire Tech organization, as well as controllers and leaders in surrounding business functions.
WHO YOU ARE
We are looking for people with:
At least 5 years of relevant experience in controlling, strategy or product management, or in a leadership role within tech or business development.
An academic degree in business, engineering or related field.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sense of complex information and turn it into clear recommendations.
A solid understanding of financial principles and practices.
Proficiency in Excel and experience with financial and reporting tools, such as Power BI.
and people who:
Take ownership, show initiative, and turn complex or ambiguous questions into clear next steps.
Connect the details to the bigger picture and understand how financial processes, data, and systems fit together.
Bring leadership ability, entrepreneurial spirit, and a strategic mindset.
Communicate clearly and inclusively, build strong relationships, and constructively influence decisions.
Enjoy collaborating and sharing knowledge across teams, and contribute actively to shared priorities and deliverables beyond their own area.
Have a genuine curiosity about technology and numbers.
Keep customer needs and business value in focus.
Embrace change and look for ways to improve how we work.
JOIN US
This is a full-time permanent position based in Stockholm, with a desired start date as soon as possible. The role reports directly to Andrea Kissova - Controlling Manager.
If you feel like your experience, skills, and ambitions align with this role, please submit your application with your CV in English (no need for cover letter) at your earliest convenience, but no later than November 15th 2026. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.
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
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in controlling, strategy, product management, or leadership within technology, business development, or a related area
- Academic degree in business, engineering, or a related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Solid understanding of financial principles and practices
- Proficiency in Excel
- Experience with financial and reporting tools such as Power BI
- Strong communication, collaboration, relationship-building, influencing, leadership, and strategic-thinking abilities
- Genuine interest in technology and numbers
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].
