Finance Analyst London, England
Job description
There's never been a better time to join the M&S Finance Team! Woven into the fabric of M&S, we have impactful finance teams who play a pivotal role in value creation, value protection and delivering data and insights as M&S moves through significant transformation.
We have a number of Finance Analyst positions available to support different divisions within M&S (such as Food, Clothing & Home, Property). All the Analysts will be working closely with the teams of their specific divisions to support business objectives through accurate and insightful reporting and robust business processes.
So, if you're interested in helping to transform M&S, keep reading!
Key accountabilities:- Contributing business value through forecasting, in line with 3YP process.
- Being a brilliant business partner - challenging, independent, encouraging, collaborative and connecting the dots.
- Building value through insightful and impactful analysis, including deep dives into trade performance, scenario modelling on new initiatives, product areas or promotions.
- Championing continuous improvement by utilising available analytical tools, collaborating with Data and Finance centre of excellence teams to help develop outstanding tools to support the business area and partners.
- Protecting value through strong controllership and understanding of risks and opportunities, collaborating with wider team to ensure financial controls are in place.
- Supporting a hard-working team by continuously seeking to grow professionally and develop efficient ways of working
- Qualified Accountant – CIMA/ACCA/ACA.
- Brilliant story-telling - ability to communicate the impact to management, business partners and other finance teams.
- Quick learner, hardworking and solution orientated.
- Analytical – able to find fresh insights.
- Curious and highly motivated, with an interest in retail.
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Maintenance of meticulous financial controls.
- Work-life balance and hybrid working.
- Colleagues and environment that inspire you to be your best.
- 20% discount on M&S products.
- A range of wellbeing support (including free counselling and a virtual GP for you and immediate family).
- Telephone introduction with M&S Talent Acquisition Partner, giving you a flavour of M&S, the culture and overall interview process.
- Initial Microsoft Teams call with a member of the Finance team, to get a better understanding of what working in the M&S finance is all about.
- Structured interview focusing on strengths, competencies and motivations.
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M&S is ready to push boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring digital era. That’s why we’re revolutionising how we work and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. There’s never been a better time to be part of our team. Marks & Spencer aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make an immediate impact.
We are committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process, and we are happy to talk flexible working.
If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.
