Governance Specialist GRC with focus on internal control

Is the area of governance, risk and compliance your expertise and passion? Do you have robust experience in working in large global organization? Do you thrive in a specialist role and have excellent people skills? Are you curious about working in one of the world largest fashion brands? If this sounds appealing, Governance Specialist GRC for H&M Group might to be your next challenge. 

Corporate Governance is a central function under the H&M Group CFO, supporting all brands, functions and regions within the Group. As Governance Specialist GRC, you will be reporting to the Head of Corporate Governance.

• You will be working with Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) topics within the team, with a primary focus on Internal Control across the H&M Group
• As an expert you will be supporting the organization in various internal control matters
• You will work on continuously improving the Internal Control Framework, training the organization, executing the yearly cycle, managing KPIs, and following up on performance and testing control efficiency. Your work will also include supporting and advising on the design, implementation and monitoring of controls, while ensuring accurate documentation
• You will be working in our GRC tool with implemented processes
• Part of your work will be to prepare and report to the executive management
• When needed, you will also act as a project manager for cross-functional projects within your area of responsibility

As the Corporate Governance team work seamlessly across all areas of responsibility, you will be given the opportunity to contribute to all areas of responsibility, yet with main responsibility on internal control.

As a person you are self-driven, self-motivated and used to setting goals and as well as delivering on goals set by others. You have a curious mindset and is interested in learning new things and growing. You interact in a trustful manner with the Group's best as your ultimate priority, embracing all our seven values in everything you do. You are pragmatic and easily build and extend your network within the entire organisation. You have very high integrity, value discretion and easily build trust. You are accurate, have a flexible, diplomatic, and structured approach as well as a straightforward way of communicating.

You'll also have:

• Master's degree in economics, law or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience from an audit firm or in-house Internal control department working with ICFR and IT general controls. Experience from working with the implementation of internal control over sustainability reporting is meriting.
• Experience of both operational and strategic risk management and internal control work
• Experience from Project management and engaging with a diverse set of stakeholders
• Verbal and written fluency in English, Swedish is meriting.
• Practical experience with GRC tooling and other relevant technical solutions such as Office 365
• Analytical, conceptual and critical-thinking capability, ability to identify key issues and develop relevant solutions in a structured and organized way
• Strong facilitation, communication and presentation skills; able to articulate on processes, findings and recommendation in a simple and pragmatic way
• Strong ability to work and drive projects individually with a focus on teamwork

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. Read more about us here 

WHY YOU'LL 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. 

An example of our benefits: 

25% Staff discount on all our H&M Group brands, both in stores and online (H&M, COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories and ARKET).   

H&M Incentive Program – HIP. Learn more about the program here.  

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.  

This is a permanent position based in Marievik, Stockholm and you will report to Head of Corporate Governance. If you feel your experience, skills and ambitions are right for this role, please send your CV in English.

 *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.