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Job Description WHAT YOU''LL DOAsanArea Controller for Area 1 (NSW, QLD, NZ) youare responsiblefor.IncreasesellingandprofitabilityDefine and clearly communicate thefinancial and commercialstrategy needed to achievecountry goals in collaboration with the Area Team. This includes setting Sales, Hours and Salary budgets for all stores in your areaMonitor and Follow-uponcommercialperformanceKPI''sand work with the Area Team to identifycommercial opportunitiesPerform monthly Profit & Loss analysis focusing on Sales, Salaries, Other Costs and Profit - and support yourteam todetermineactions to improve resultsProactively forecast selling and salary cost development to drive selling and increase profitabilityInitiateand take part in regular follow-up and alignment meetings with Store Management and Area TeamBe an ambassador for a profitability mind-setSecurecorrectstoreschedulingRegularly follow up sales and hours planning whilst supporting and educatingStores in aligning sales planning and scheduling with the aim to improve efficiency and secure great customer experienceSet hourly function plan with Store Management to enable strong Store Operations, efficiency, and a Great Staff and Customer ExperienceSecure strong execution by aligning function plan, schedules and contract structureMake frequent store visits to follow up on scheduling and the execution of daily plan. Coach and align actions to support customer experience(Visit top stores minimum once per week)SecurebestpracticegarmentallocationTogetherwithMerchandisingreviewandoptimizeallocationparametersTeamupwithLogisticsTeamtosetgarmentdeliveryschedulesPartnerwithAreaManager&AreaTeamtosecureoperationalbestpracticeroutinesinyourStoresDrivecommercialityandsellingbymakingtheStoreTeamawareandknowledgeableaboutthe right way to work with garments in store (e.g., Best-selling products and seasonal garments)People & TeamsCoordinatewithAreaManager, Area HR and Country Controlling Manager to secure trainingof controlling talentsin order tosupport the business needsCommunicateclearlyaboutbusinessperformanceandgoalstoyourStoresandAreaTeamCollaborateregularlywithsupportfunctionsattheCountrySupportOfficeSupportyourAreaTeammemberswithclearanalysistosupporttheirdevelopmentandactionsEducateStoreManagementandAreaTeammembersonallaspectsofcontrollingStrengthenourCompanyCulturebypromotingfeedbackinourdailyworkWHO YOU''LL WORK WITHAs an Area Controller for Area 1 (NSW, QLD, NZ)youcollaborate closely with your Area Manager, Store Leadership teams, and the Area Team to drive commercial performance and operational excellence. In addition,you''llpartner with key support functions such as Merchandising, Logistics, HR, and the Country Controller to ensure alignment on financial planning, garment allocation, and workforce strategies. This role is highly cross-functional, requiring strong relationships across the business to deliver results and support the development of our people.WHO YOU AREWe are looking for people who areAnalytical & Strategic Thinker: Ability to interpret data, set goals, and create actionable plans.Experienced in store operations, workforceplanningand efficiency optimization.Strong collaborators who can influence a variety of stakeholders.Excellent communicators clear written and verbal communication and ambassador for feedback driving a growth mindset.Customer centric: Committed to driving commerciality and enhancing customer experience.We are looking for people withFinancial & Business acumen Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis.Commercial awareness and KPI understanding.Strong planning and prioritization skills.Previousexperiencein seniorleadership rolein storeand/orretail support officeexperience.WHO WE AREH&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 HEREAt 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.We offer flexible working arrangements with theoptionto WFH 2 days a week. Subject to business needsYou will receive 25% off H&M Group brands; H&M, COS, Monki, Weekdays,Arket, & Other StoriesWe are an inclusive company where you are encouraged to be yourself at workJOIN USOur 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''sour 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.