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Business Controller Talent Pool – Buying Office Jobs in London, England, United Kingdom at COS
Title: Business Controller Talent Pool – Buying Office
Company: COS
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Company DescriptionCOS is always looking for talented individuals who share our values and vision for a sustainable future. While we may not have a specific role available at the moment, we welcome applications from individuals withinBusiness Controllingfrom across all levels who are eager to contribute their unique skills and expertise to our Global Buying team based in our London Head Office.
Job DescriptionAs a Business Controller within our Global Buying office, you generate sustainable sales growth and profitability for your departments both short- and long term through commercial analysis, action and leadership. In this role you will drive the goals through coaching and guiding the team through controlling aspects.
What you will do:
Setting vision and strategy together with the Head of Buying for your category.
Planning sales goals, buying budgets and retail price levels.
Regularly analyse sales, seek opportunities and initiate actions together with the team.
Follow up on goals, planning and actions with the buying team.
Be a vital part and a strong informal leader of the section.
Develop and implement strong buying methods and decision-making models.
Educate buyers and buying assistants in methods, salesmanship, Excel and general tools.
Communicate and advice your team with concise analyses and financial insights.
Qualifications
Alignment to our company values is the most important characteristic we look for in all new joiners. Our values are the behaviours that we appreciate above and beyond anything else. We are
open-minded
and
curious
, we dare to be
different
, we believe in
constant improvement
and we
empower and trust
you to take ownership. Our values are part of who we are, what we stand for and how we act.
In addition to our values for this role we are also looking for:
Previous experience working in a data driven role such as analyst, merchandising, planning or similar.
Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office – Excel essential including knowledge of advanced formulas such as v-lookup and working with pivot tables
Result focused with excellent business sense.
Excellent communicator with confident presentation skills
A genuine interest in the fashion industry and working in a dynamic, creative environment
Strong influencing skills and connection with COS core values
A background within business, finance or economics would be beneficial
Additional Information
Benefits
We offer all our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a 25% staff discount usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here.
In addition to this UK based colleagues also receive:
Up to 25 days holiday
Annual health checks
Pension scheme
Discounts on various activities and financial/lifestyle products via our benefits hub
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted gym membership
Employee assistance via retail trust
Private health & dental care
Inclusion & Diversity
At COS we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine …
