Summary
Fully woven into the DNA of M&S, our Finance team plays a fundamental role in setting the pace for our key business decisions, shaping our budgets, analysing our sales, managing costs and making sure our most vital statistics and data are absolutely accurate. Within the Salford Quays Finance Service Centre, we are moving beyond a shared service centre; we play a critical part in the M&S One Finance Team' and are heading towards our ambition to become a centre of excellence - there's never been a better time to be part of our team!
All the details
Reporting to the Head of BSC Operations, you will be responsible for all analytical activity for Purchase to Pay (P2P) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes in a fast paced shared service environment where passion, creativity and excellence are key.
You will need detailed P2P and AR technical and reporting knowledge, as well as the ability to work collaboratively across partner groups at all levels. Leading change whilst identifying and mitigating risk.
A strong analytical, audit and control ethic, a strong technical skills and good eye for business is required. Effective internal and external business partner management will also be key to this role.
Whats in it for you Being a part of M&S is exactly that becoming a part and playing your part. Were an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and always evolving business built on core values.
Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for M&S just that little bit more special
- 20% Colleague discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food.
- A first-class welcome to M&S with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development. Having options to progress is something were proud of at M&S.
- Attractive annual bonus, based on company performance and personal objectives.
- Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days!
- Amazing perks and discounts via our M&S Choices website. Including GymSave that offers up to 25% off Gym Memberships and the option to become an M&S Shareholder using our ShareSave & ShareBuy Schemes
- Charity Volunteer Day A paid day away from work to support your chosen charity.
- A very generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
- Every colleague at M&S has access to a fantastic range of wellbeing support this includes access to our 24/7 Virtual GP, PAM Assist to support you & your family as well as many other schemes
- Family friendly policies to support lifes most important milestones, including parental leave & neo-natal
What youll do Your key accountabilities will include:
- To manage P2P reporting to meet internal & external industry requirements and tight deadlines
- To maintain robust Control Framework across the department
- To deliver core KPIs and contribute to wider centre KPIs, being aware of risk and opportunity to drive KPI and SLA improvements
- To analyse, interpret and act upon key financial information and accounting statements to drive improvements, manage risk and ensure direction of team and key business partners
- To manage the delivery of timely and accurate financial information, support the team to take action to resolve queries by dealing with appropriate business partners
Who you are Your skills and experience will include:
- Has detailed knowledge and experience of the end to end P2P and AR process within a shared service environment
- Has in-depth knowledge and experience of Core Working Capital practice and reporting
- Uses interpretations of analysis to drive business decisions and deliver change
- Drives and embeds innovative reporting solutions which deliver measurable improvements in business performance
- Understands and assesses the control frameworks and makes improvements to minimise risk to the business
Everyones welcome M&S is ready to push boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring digital era. Thats why were revolutionising how we work and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Theres 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.
Were an in-person business and have core collaboration days in our Support Centre each week. For most teams, this is 3 working days where we come together to collaborate, innovate, and serve our customers brilliantly.
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.
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