AdressThe Global tax team is a supportive and cooperative function to the entire H&M Group organisation, in all matters related to tax and transfer pricing, including the area of indirect tax and VAT governance. Within the VAT framework, our aim is to bring value to the business by providing expertise in the field and assure compliancy throughout all end-to-end process. Aligned with our visionary goals, we are committed to support and drive for automated digitalized solutions.
Job Description
As a talented Business Expert in this field your primary focus will be to guarantee VAT compliancy within diverse accounting processes and tech solutions. You will be a key player and engage actively in agile cross-functional collaborations between the business and tech functions, gathering and translating VAT requirements for technical teams, and ensuring the precision of implemented solutions. You will provide VAT support for various initiatives, conduct VAT research, and analyze financial data, troubleshoot and resolve data quality issues and work closely to other accounting teams. You will drive continuous improvements in different processes, actively participate in implementation of a global VAT governance tool and support cross-functional teams addressing global VAT digitalization requirements.
As a Business Expert you are accountable for making sure the processes/products meet customer and user needs and bring value to the business. You work closely with product managers, engineers, product designers and other stakeholders, focusing on pinpointing and prioritize wanted effects for the processes/products and how these can be realized to give business value. You are accountable for identifying needs for business processes or other changes in relation to end user and costumer needs. You are responsible for making sure that the process meets value by taking on the change management perspective in relation to end users and other stakeholders.
In addition, you are:
- Responsible for the contribution of specialized business area expertise to business value to the processes, both from an end-user and customer perspective.
- Be a natural point of contact, working to create understanding regarding the process purpose and plan and align between different stakeholders.
- Responsible for communicating new process features based on wanted business outcomes/customer needs, by assessing feasibility and requirements.
- With their deep understanding of the process the Business Expert is responsible for translating business needs to be implemented in the process.
- Responsible for making sure the updated process delivered meets intended business value or legal compliance, ensuring acceptance test and training of end users and stakeholders. Ensuring engagement and motivation among end users.
- Responsible for the creation and maintenance of documentation for processes and solutions.
Qualifications
We believe you have a strong background in traditional finance and accounting with deep skills within one or several subject matters related to Indirect tax and VAT from a multinational environment. You are interested in and experienced with digital solutions, new technology, and integrations, and behold substantial knowledge and experience from SAP solutions.
You have a comprehensive understanding for the fundamentals of VAT legislation in an international environment. Your talent lies in analyzing and interpreting VAT rules and regulations, translating them into requirements for both business and tech organizations. You are skilled in providing support to determine the optimal course of action that results in business value. You have a deep understanding for how business capabilities and objectives can be enabled through technology. Your strong analytical skills enable you to prioritize effectively, considering impacts from both business and tech perspectives.
You are comfortable taking on responsibility, with a structured and organized approach. You have experience from project work and are comfortable delivering and meeting deadlines in dynamic work environments. You are truly hands-on and detail-oriented with a solution-oriented approach, willing to take initiative, build trust, and drive meaningful change. We believe you are an open-minded, collaborative, communicative and ambitious team player full of drive and optimism and acts as a role model for our values.
Your personal qualifications should also include:
- Bachelor's degree Accounting & Finance, Business, Tax, IT Economics or equivalent
- Proven experience (+6 years) within the area of Finance and Accounting with subject matter expertise in the field of Indirect tax/VAT, VAT fillings, VAT compliancy reporting and VAT solutions in SAP ERP.
- ERP SAP experience is mandatory.
- Fluent in English both spoken & written is mandatory.
- Any experience from Indirect tax from countries outside of the European region is an advantage.
- Experience from other ERP solutions or VAT compliancy reporting, Tax engine tools are an advantage.
- Excellent knowledge of MS office, Power BI
Job Application
Ready to make your mark in the world of tech and fashion? If your experience, skills, and ambitions align with our values, we encourage you to apply for this exciting full-time opportunity latest by 26th March 2024. Simply attach your resume in ENGLISH - no need for a cover letter.
We're eagerly anticipating your application!
Diversity, Inclusion, and Innovation
At H&M Group, we're deeply committed to fostering a Diverse & Inclusive environment. We actively seek out qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, or age.
Our commitment to an inclusive workplace drives our dynamic and forward-thinking culture. Regardless of your background, origin, or preferences, your application is warmly welcomed. We value diverse perspectives and skills, and every applicant contributes to our vibrant, creative community. Join us and be part of the future we're building.
Our Offer
At H&M Group, you're not just joining a team - you're joining a value-driven culture and an expansive tech network. Enjoy perks like staff discount cards, flexible work arrangements, wellness benefits, parental support, and more. Here, you're encouraged to be yourself, experiment, and chart your growth path. As you flourish, so do we, with opportunities to create tangible impacts and shape the future.
Location
Mäster Samuelsgatan, Stockholm, Sweden
