DC Controlling Manager

About the role

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 valu

Responsibilities

• At our Distribution Center in Eskilstuna, we are responsible for the logistics operations and the distribution of fashion items to our retail customers in Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Finland and Denmark.
• Developing and communicating the strategy to achieve goals together with the DC management team regarding costs, planning, efficiency, and payroll.
• Creating and tracking the budget, projects, and KPIs (costs, service, sustainability) in terms of efficiency, productivity, and quality assurance.
• Leading and developing the controlling team, including succession planning.
• Supporting departments and management team with financial and quantitative insights, reports and analyses.
• Conducting relevant analyses and reports and defining potential measures to improve profitability, service level, efficiency, and costs.
• Ensuring correct invoicing and quality check of main cost drivers.
• Defining the framework and reporting structure for regular tracking of business results according to global guidelines and reporting requirements.
• Supporting and conducting contract negotiations (e.g. overseeing and initiating tendering of contracts with external vendors).
• Monitoring, challenging, and validating planning.
• WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
• As a DC Controlling Manager, you will be a part of the management team and report directly to the DC Manager.
• You will have both internal and external stakeholders:
• Internally you will work in close collaboration with Warehouse operations in order secure an efficient operation both in terms of KPI's as well as controlling staffing hours. Externally your main stakeholder is Regional Controlling within Region North who is consolidating all reporting.

Requirements

• We are looking for people with...
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Finance, Business, Economics, Supply Chain or equivalent
• 3-5 years of experience in a business analyst or similar finance role, preferably within retail
• Several years of experience in team leadership, with staff responsibility and a strong ability to foster collaboration, co-creation, and employee development
• Experience of working with unions
• Deep knowledge of controlling, logistics, DC operations, and finance
• Strong financial knowledge and solid understanding of accounting principles
• Strong analytical ability combined with business acumen
• Experience and technical ability in financial tools, with the ability to quickly adapt to new systems
• Solid skills in project management, prioritisation, and business case development
• Proven experience in setting goals, including defining clear plans and actions to achieve them
• And people who are...
• Analytical and solution-oriented
• Strong communicators who collaborate effectively and interact confidently with stakeholders at different levels
• Driven by collaboration and building strong relationships
• A role model who fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing environment and acts in line with company values
• Able to perform under pressure and prioritise effectively in a dynamic environment
• Proactive with the ability to identify improvement opportunities
• Capable of driving initiatives end-to-end - from idea to successful implementation
• Structured, goal-driven, and with a strong sense of ownership
• Additional Information
• This is a full-time position, starting with a probationary period of 6 months. The location is based in Eskilstuna and part of the Logistic Region Europe. Collective agreement with Unionen.
• Sounds interesting? Apply by sending in your CV no later than August 16th 2026. We will review applications and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis. Please note that the position may be filled before the final application deadline, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
• Due to data policies, we only accept applications through the career page.
• If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact DC Manager Linda Forslund, lindam.forslund@hm.com.

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