Area Controller (NSW, QLD, NZ) 12 month contract

WHAT YOULL DO 

As an Area Controller for Area 1 (NSW QLD NZ) you are responsible for. 

Increasesellingandprofitability 

• Define and clearly communicate the financial and commercial strategy needed to achieve country goals in collaboration with the Area Team. This includes setting Sales Hours and Salary budgets for all stores in your area
• Monitor and Follow-up on commercial performance KPIs and work with the Area Team to identify commercial opportunities 
• Perform monthly Profit & Loss analysis focusing on Sales Salaries Other Costs and Profit - and support your team to determine actions to improve results 
• Proactively forecast selling and salary cost development to drive selling and increase profitability 
• Initiate and take part in regular follow-up and alignment meetings with Store Management and Area Team 
• Be an ambassador for a profitability mind-set 

Securecorrect storescheduling

• Regularly follow up sales and hours planning whilst supporting and educating Stores in aligning sales planning and scheduling with the aim to improve efficiency and secure great customer experience
• Set hourly function plan with Store Management to enable strong Store Operations efficiency and a Great Staff and Customer Experience
• Secure strong execution by aligning function plan schedules and contract structure  
• Make 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) 

Securebestpracticegarmentallocation 

• Together with Merchandising review and optimize allocation parameters 
• Team up with Logistics Team to set garment delivery schedules 
• Partner with Area Manager & Area Team to secure operational best practice routines in your Stores
• Drive commerciality and selling by making the Store Team aware and knowledgeable about the right way to work with garments in store (e.g. Best-selling products and seasonal garments) 

People & Teams 

• CoordinatewithAreaManager Area HR and Country Controlling Manager to secure trainingof controlling talentsin order tosupport the business needs 
• CommunicateclearlyaboutbusinessperformanceandgoalstoyourStoresandAreaTeam 
• CollaborateregularlywithsupportfunctionsattheCountrySupportOffice 
• SupportyourAreaTeammemberswithclearanalysistosupporttheirdevelopmentandactions 
• EducateStoreManagementandAreaTeammembersonallaspectsofcontrolling 
• StrengthenourCompanyCulturebypromotingfeedbackinourdailywork 

WHO YOULL WORK WITH 

As an Area Controller for Area 1 (NSW QLD NZ) you collaborate closely with your Area Manager Store Leadership teams and the Area Team to drive commercial performance and operational addition youll partner 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 ARE 

We are looking for people who are 

• Analytical & Strategic Thinker: Ability to interpret data set goals and create actionable plans. 
• Experienced in store operations workforce planning and 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 with 

• Financial & Business acumen Experience with budgeting forecasting and profitability analysis. 
• Commercial awareness and KPI understanding. 
• Strong planning and prioritization skills. 
• Previous experience in senior leadership role in store and/or retail support office experience. 

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 YOULL 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.  

• We offer flexible working arrangements with the option to WFH 2 days a week. Subject to business needs  
• You will receive 25% off H&M Group brands; H&M COS Monki Weekdays Arket & Other Stories  
• We are an inclusive company where you are encouraged to be yourself at work  

JOIN US 

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 its 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. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract