Business Controller, Continent Europe (m/f/d) at HM Group

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

P&L Consolidation, Financial Forecasting, Business Controlling, FP&A, Sales Planning, OPEX Control, Stakeholder Management, Power BI, Excel, Financial Governance, Analytical Skills, Cost Control, Budgeting, Margin Protection, Internal Controls, Performance Management

Industry

Retail

Description

Job Description WHAT YOU’LL DO Step into a role where your insights drive the business forward. As a Continent Business Controller, you will play a key role in shaping performance across our markets by turning data into clear actions, driving efficiency, and securing strong financial governance across the continent. You will: Consolidate the Continent P&L across channels and rolling forecasts, review performance, and share clear insights with Sales Markets and continent teams. Translate performance insights into concrete action plans, set targets, and follow up with Sales Markets to improve sales, margin, cash flow and overall business performance. Lead commercial and operational controlling across Sales Markets, helping create clarity on priorities, performance and follow-through in a matrix environment. Drive efficiency across the continent, including areas such as OPEX control, inventory losses and logistics cost, while tracking initiatives and savings. Work closely with merchandising, accounting and other partners to govern pricing, promotions, markdowns, stock and internal controls, protecting margin and securing strong financial discipline. WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH You will report to the Head of Controlling (Continent) and be part of the Continent team for Europe in Amsterdam. The team works across diverse markets to drive sustainable, profitable growth by connecting global strategy with local execution and enabling Sales Markets to perform through strong insights, collaboration and financial discipline. In this role, you will work closely with the new leadership team for Europe, Sales Market leadership teams, and key stakeholders across controlling, accounting, merchandising and broader continent teams, helping connect financial insight with commercial and operational decisions across the continent. WHO YOU ARE We are looking for people with… A degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field. 3–5+ years of experience in business controlling, financial controlling, FP&A, or sales planning. At least 2 years of experience in a leadership role. Proven experience in P&L consolidation and forecasting. A strong track record within controlling, ideally from roles such as Controlling Manager, Central Controller, or Expansion Controller. Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn complex data into simple, actionable guidance. Experience with productivity, OPEX and cost control. Good knowledge of planning and BI tools, such as Power BI, and strong Excel skills. Strong stakeholder management skills and a high level of integrity in governance and compliance. And people who are… Clear and structured in the way they work. Comfortable creating clarity and direction in a complex environment. Confident working closely with senior stakeholders and challenging constructively. 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. An example of our benefits: 20% Staff discount on all our H&M Group brands, both in stores and online (H&M, COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories and ARKET). H&M Incentive Program – HIP. Learn more about the program here. With a presence in markets around the world, we offer extensive career development and international mobility. JOIN US This is a full-time position based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and follows a hybrid working model. If you think your experience, skills, and ambitions align with this role, please send your application, including CV in English as soon as possible. Interviews will be held continuously. We look forward to receiving your application. 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.

Responsibilities

The role involves consolidating the Continent P&L and translating performance insights into actionable plans to improve sales, margin, and cash flow. It also focuses on driving operational efficiency and ensuring strong financial governance across European sales markets.