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

We 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

H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to p