Senior Finance Manager - North and Central Europe

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 analyt