Company Description
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. Read more about us here
Are you passionate about building strong teams and ensuring compliance in a complex international landscape? H&M Group is looking for a Regional Hub Manager to lead our Finance & Accounting operations across Northern and Central Europe, including some of our oldest and most mature markets.
Job Description
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As Regional Hub Manager for North and Central Europe, you will be instrumental in ensuring operational excellence, regional alignment and compliance across diverse regulatory environments. You will be responsible for ensuring financial operations across the region are well-managed, compliant, and aligned with both group standards and local regulations.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Proactively securing accurate and timely completion of financial statements, according to IFRS and local accounting regulations, for all legal entities within the hub
End-to-end accountability for statutory, tax, and customs audits across all countries in the region
Leading and supporting a team of finance professionals, including senior accountants and accounting managers
Securing implementation and execution of ICFR
Overseeing local task execution in each entity and the service delivery from our Shared Service Center
Driving continuous improvement by sharing best practices, improving accuracy, and enhancing overall efficiency
Acting as a business partner for key regional stakeholders, ensuring strong cross-functional collaboration
Identifying areas for improvement within teams and leveraging strengths for optimized performance
Assigning responsibilities, providing guidance and support, and conducting performance evaluations
Promoting knowledge-sharing and collaboration within the regional hub and across teams
Evaluating risk and impact of changes in tax laws, recommending mitigation strategies
Applying effective tax strategies in alignment with global tax guidelines to optimize cash flow
Championing digital tools and new ways of working, in alignment with H&M’s transformation strategy
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
You will collaborate with various stakeholders within the regional hub, including accounting teams, regional stakeholders, and the shared service center. You will also act as a business partner for regional stakeholders, ensuring cross-functional collaboration. In addition, you will work closely with the central Finance & Accounting team and with the other Regional Hub Managers.
You will report directly to the Head of Finance and Accounting.
Qualifications
WHO YOU ARE
You are a strong and collaborative leader who thrives in complex, cross-cultural environments. You combine strategic thinking with operational excellence and lead with clarity, empathy, and accountability. You bring:
A minimum of 10 years of experience in accounting and audit
A proven ability to lead finance teams in a regional or global context
Excellent stakeholder management skills with a focus on finding solutions
Hands-on experience with statutory audits, local compliance, and internal controls
Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and local accounting regulations across multiple European countries
A solid grasp of internal control and risk frameworks (ICFR)
A relevant university degree in finance or accounting (master’s degree preferred)
Strong English skills (spoken and written); additional European languages are a plus
Experience with tools such as SAP and Trintech Cadency is an advantage
And you are:
A confident communicator who can lead conversations with both internal and external stakeholders
Strategic and analytical, with a clear understanding of business and compliance needs
A natural leader with high emotional intelligence, who builds trust and drives engagement
Comfortable in fast-changing environments and committed to continuous improvement
Additional Information
This is a full-time position, preferably based in Stockholm, but we are open to candidates located in any of the countries within the regional HUB. Compensation and benefits will be aligned with the local market where you are based. Please apply by submitting your CV in English as soon as possible. We will review and interview candidates ongoing. Due to data policies, we only accept applications through the career page.
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, 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.