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Business Controller

CompanyH&M Group
LocationStockholm
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 21, 2026
About The Company
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 info@hm.com.
About the Role

Job Description

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 

Additional Information

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  

To ensure we provide an insightful experience to our candidates, and we support their understanding of the role scope and responsibilities for this role, we use an online assessment method for skills-based recruitment with our recruitment processes. You will need to complete it as part of the application and screening process. Your responses will be scored by an assessment tool that applies predefined criteria set by H&M Group.  

After completing the assessment, you will receive feedback with the score you obtained. If you experience any difficulties or prefer an alternative assessment method, please contact . Choosing an alternative will not impact your application. For more information on how we process your personal data, please see our Privacy Notice. 

Key Skills
Business controllingBuying controllingMerchandisingAnalytical skillsExcelPower BICommercial insightStrategic planningData analysisStakeholder managementProblem solvingCommunicationCollaborationAdaptabilityEntrepreneurial mindset
Categories
Finance & AccountingRetailManagement & LeadershipData & Analytics
Benefits
Staff discountH&M Incentive Program30 days holidayPensionLife insuranceWellness benefit
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
You will drive sales and profitability for the Accessories, Shoes, and Beauty categories by partnering with buying and cross-functional teams. Your role involves translating commercial insights into actionable business plans to improve performance and customer offerings.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
104883
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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