Expansion Controller US-CA-PR

As an Expansion Controller US-CA-PR in the Expansion function, you set and implement controlling routines and strategies for all Expansion functions in the USA and Canada. This role will perform trend analysis and prognosis, financial reporting, and drive risk management for the expansion function in the Sales Market, USA-CA. The Expansion Controller, USA-CA will work with all brands (H&M, COS, &Other Stories) and support the collaboration in the local Expansion function.This hybrid role reports into our Expansion Controlling Manager and is based out of New York, NY.A Day in the LifeWorking at H&M means no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will include the following responsibilitiesSet and implement controlling routines and strategies for Sales Market NA (US and Canada)Support all local Expansion functions in setting clear strategies and goals.Translate regional strategies and set tangible goals and targets for your sales market.Ownership of all relevant market data, securing accuracy and relevance.Perform and support key analysis on major KPIs (ROI, rent levels, square meter-selling, net investment, operational costs, etc.).Monitor and review sales, surplus, operational costs, and CapEx for your market.Create, utilize and continuously update benchmark data for budgeting and forecasting purposes.Prepare ad-hoc analysis and business cases to evaluate current and future business opportunities.Ensure that accurate information about the project pipeline and portfolio is available to other local departments and the central support organization (planned number of projects, opening/closure dates, project status, etc.).Analyze trends and deviations versus budget/targets and draw conclusions on how to improve the result.Ownership of all budgets presented for projects and annual budgets for Leasing and C&F (Construction & Facilities).Secure monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements to local, regional and central function for CapEx and OpEx.Own local budget and forecasting process and data gathering for Leasing and C&F.Work according to the general guidelines to ensure routines and drive improvements/actions in processes, methods and tools to minimize business risks.Secure the financial transparency on the highest level and that each team member is aware of their responsibilities and approval rights. Work in close collaboration with the Regional Expansion controlling team and Sales Market NA Leasing and C&F functions.Support the Expansion Manager, NA with analysis and business case preparation.Support the Sales Market NA C&F Managers with budgets, forecasts, follow-up and analysis.Required domestic and international travel up to 20% of time Additional Accountabilities:Responsible for analysis of investment of $60+ million as well as delivery of added sales and surplus, rent reduction and return on investment for all Expansion projects in Sales Market NA