Real Estate | Expansion Controller

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Expansion Controller, your main focus will be to establish and implement controlling routines, ensure accurate and transparent financial follow-up, and provide high-quality analysis to support decision-making within the Sales Market. You enable profitable and sustainable expansion by delivering reliable financial insights, safeguarding data accuracy, managing risks, and partnering closely with Expansion, Leasing, and Construction & Facilities teams to support strong business cases and operational execution.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Your key responsibilities include:

• Set and implement controlling routines and strategies in the Sales Market.
• Support all local Expansion functions in setting clear strategies and goals, translating global strategies into tangible market objectives together with the Sales Market Expansion Manager.
• Own and maintain accurate project pipeline and portfolio information, ensuring reliable reporting on project status, opening and closure dates, and investment plans.
• Own the local budget and forecasting process for Leasing and C&F, ensuring accurate planning and financial follow-up.
• Secure monthly, quarterly and annual reporting for project investments (Capex) and Expansion running costs (Opex), while ensuring effective invoice routines with Accounting and Lease Administration.
• Partner closely with Lease Administration and Real Estate Accounting to ensure data accuracy, rent validation, and financial integrity across systems and reports.
• Monitor and review sales, surplus, operational costs, Capex spend and market performance, identifying trends, deviations and opportunities for improvement.
• Drive financial performance analysis through key Expansion KPIs including ROI, rent levels, sales productivity, net investments and operational costs, providing actionable recommendations to support decision-making.
• Drive Expansion Audit preparation and follow-up activities, ensuring financial transparency, compliance and risk mitigation across the market.
• Support the Sales Market Expansion Manager and Expansion teams through business case preparation, financial analysis and performance follow-up.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will work closely with Sales Market Expansion Manager, Leasing, Construction & Facilities, Accounting, Lease Administration, and Sales Market Controlling teams. This role requires strong collaboration with both local and Global stakeholders within an international and matrix organization.

WHO YOU ARE

W e are looking for people who…

• Take ownership of relevant market data, ensuring accuracy, consistency, transparency, and business relevance across systems, reporting tools, and project portfolios.
• Leverage strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of expansion KPIs (ROI, rent levels, square meter sales, net investments, and operational costs) to translate complex data into actionable insights and business recommendations.
• Build effective partnerships with Leasing, Construction & Facilities, Finance, Accounting, and other cross-functional stakeholders to support aligned and data-driven decision-making.
• Support and coach colleagues through financial insights, analysis, and knowledge sharing, contributing to stronger business performance and financial understanding.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, tools, governance, and ways of working while ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Balance strategic thinking with operational execution, setting clear priorities and contributing to a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture.
• Act as a role model for H&M values, leadership behaviours, and ways of working.

And people with…

• Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or a related real estate field.
• 3+ years of experience within Auditing, Accounting, Controlling, or Finance, preferably in Retail, Real Estate, or a similar commercial environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and controlling processes.
• Experience preparing and presenting financial reports, business cases, and performance insights to senior stakeholders.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decisions through data and analysis.
• A structured and detail-oriented approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, alongside strong written and spoken English skills.

WHO WE ARE