Finance Manager - Third Party Brands

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr