About this role
Company Description
Job Description
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a Business Controller at H&M Production, you will partner closely with managers within Social & Compliance, Governance team to co-create goals, activities, and insights that guide teams across all areas related to supplier compliance, product compliance, and internal governance methods.
Through data-driven analysis and strong business understanding, you will support informed decision-making and continuous improvement across the function.
Key responsibilities:
- Drive and develop methods to secure compliance routines at supplier factories through data insights and performance analysis
- Establish and maintain follow-up mechanisms for internal controls related to Corporate Governance methods
- Support product and labeling compliance teams by providing relevant data insights and analysis
- Contribute to effective data management within the function, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and reliability
- Develop analytical tools, dashboards, and KPIs to support business steering and decision-making
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify opportunities for optimization and continuous improvement
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
What is Production? It's the place where design ideas are transformed into actual products. We are in over 20 sourcing markets and are the direct point of contact for local suppliers. We work to ensure our products are of good quality and produced at the best price and in a sustainable way.
Qualifications
WHO YOU ARE
You are curious, analytical, and structured, with a strong interest in compliance, governance, and sustainability-related topics. You enjoy working with data, understanding its limitations, and identifying root causes behind deviations or inconsistencies to ensure insights are reliable and actionable.
In this role:
- You will gain exposure to a broad range of compliance-related routines and internal reporting processes
- You will work with stakeholders across multiple locations and cultures
- The role requires approximately 3–4 international trips per year
- You will be part of the Sustainability and Governance team within Production/Supply Chain, offering opportunities to develop a broader understanding of sustainability beyond compliance
We Are Looking for Someone Who Has
- More than 5 years of experience as a Business Controller, Business Analyst, or in a similar role
- A relevant academic background in Business Administration, Engineering, Sustainability, or a related field
- Strong analytical and visualization skills, with advanced knowledge of Excel and Power BI
- The ability to prioritize effectively and apply creative analytical thinking
- A strategic mindset with the ability to identify new opportunities and improvement areas
- Experience with informal leadership in a global or cross-functional environment (considered an advantage)
- Strong communication skills, a self-driven mindset, eagerness to learn, and solid business acumen
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.
Enjoy perks like staff discount cards, flexible work arrangements, wellness benefits, parental support, and more. Here, you are encouraged to be yourself, experiment, and chart your own growth path. As you flourish, so do we, with opportunities to create tangible impacts and shape the future.
JOIN US
This role will be based in Production either Bangalore India Office or Shanghai China Office.
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.
Other facts
About H&M Group
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.
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What you'll do
- The Business Controller will partner with the Social & Compliance/Governance team to develop goals and provide data-driven insights guiding supplier compliance, product compliance, and internal governance methods. Key duties include driving compliance routines through performance analysis and establishing follow-up mechanisms for internal controls.
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