Expansion Controller

About the role

H&M Group is hiring an Expansion Controller for its Toronto Support Office. The role reports to the Expansion Manager and focuses on setting and implementing controlling routines, ensuring financial follow-up and supporting the Sales Market in delivering a profitable and sustainable expansion strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Set and implement controlling routines and strategies in the sales market, and support local colleagues in defining clear strategies and goals
• Translate global strategies into tangible goals and targets for the market, and own the local budget and forecasting process for Leasing and C&F
• Secure monthly, quarterly and annual reporting on project investments (Capex) and expansion operating costs (Opex such as rents)
• Work with Accounting and Lease Admin on invoicing routines, and ensure accurate rents and data in systems
• Analyze trends and deviations versus budget/targets, and support and train Leasing and C&F colleagues on key KPIs (ROI, rent levels, square meter-selling, net investment, operational costs)
• Maintain accurate project pipeline and portfolio information for local departments and the central support organization
• Drive the Expansion Audit preparation and follow-up, and prepare analysis and business cases for the Expansion Manager and facilities and construction project managers
• Improve processes, methods and tools to minimize business risk, and ensure financial transparency and clear approval rights

Required profile

• Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in auditing, accounting or controlling, preferably in retail
• Proven experience preparing and presenting financial reports to senior management and key stakeholders
• Advanced written and spoken English

Required skills

• Strong understanding of accounting, financial analysis and controlling processes
• Proficiency in MS Office

What we offer

• Salary range of $97,200
• Health insurance, wellness and family support programs, RRSP, paid leave and paid time off
• Employee discount at H&M, & Other Stories and COS