Job Description
This role can be based in either Salford Quays or London Paddington.
What you'll do
* Lead the Finance workstream for Brands initiatives, shaping target operating models, partnering with Project, Tech, Logistics and Finance teams, and seeing change through from design to post‑implementation review.
* Design and embed robust, end‑to‑end finance processes across the SAP‑led landscape, ensuring accurate postings, reconciliations, controls and brand P&L reporting.
* Own Finance testing, readiness and deployment, including UAT, production validation, hypercare and issue resolution to ensure stable go‑lives.
* Build strong relationships across Brands Finance, Commercial Finance, SSC/BSC and the wider business, providing clear updates on risks, decisions and progress.
* Act as a Brands Finance subject‑matter expert, championing data quality, insight and continuous improvement while coaching colleagues and influencing standard process.
* Work across finance support centre teams both front and back office to ensure that new business initiatives are managed correctly from a supplier, management accounting and commercial perspective.
Who you are
* Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) with experience in retail, FMCG, apparel or third‑party/marketplace supplier models.
* Proven experience leading finance workstreams through systems and process change, ideally within an SAP ERP environment.
* Strong understanding of P&L, COGS, pricing and promotions, trade terms, returns and markdowns, with a focus on getting things right first time.
* Confident communicator and influencer who can challenge constructively, simplify complexity and bring others with them through change.
* A proactive, coaching mentality with strong problem‑solving skills and a passion for building scalable, well‑controlled ways of working.
What's in it for you?
Working at M&S means being part of something bigger – helping to deliver quality, value and service to millions of customers every day. We're inclusive, fast‑moving and always evolving, with a strong sense of purpose and a focus on doing the right thing.
* 20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third‑party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you've completed your probation.
* Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more.
* Discretionary bonus schemes linked to your performance and ours.
* Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future.
* Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one.
* Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal.
* Market‑leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave.
* 24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services.
* One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to you.
We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best.
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