Own key financial control and reconciliation activities, ensuring transactions are accurate, complete and in line with agreed policies and procedures. Prepare and maintain journals, and other financial adjustments, making sure supporting documentation is clear and audit-ready. Complete balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances and resolve aged or unreconciled items with clear commentary and evidence. Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activity, calling out risks or issues early and helping deadlines stay on track. Work with finance and non-finance business partners to resolve issues, improve processes and contribute to projects, change activity and continuous improvement. Part qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)Demonstrable experience working in a finance role, with strong exposure to reconciliations, financial controls, month-end processes and stakeholder management. Strong reconciliation skills, with confidence investigating variances across systems and data sources such as SAP, BW/CATS, BlackLine, Power BI and external acquirer portals. A good understanding of journals, controls, month-end close and audit evidence within a finance operations environment. Confidence working with high-volume transactional data, analysing information and drawing clear conclusions from incomplete or inconsistent sources. Strong business partnering skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across Finance, Tech, Master Data, AR, y commercial teams, controls and external providers. An organised, detail-focused approach, with strong written communication skills and intermediate to advanced Excel capability; experience with SAP, BW, BlackLine, Power BI would be beneficial. Working at M&S means being part of something bigger - helping to deliver quality, value and service to millions of customers every day. 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 probationCompetitive holiday allowance with the option to buy moreStrong pension and life assurance to help plan for the futureTailored induction and training to support your development from day oneExclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portalMarket-leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health servicesOne paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to youFull study support for CIMA/ACCA/ACAEveryone's welcomeWe are ambitious about the future of retail. We're disrupting, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.#LI-MW1 #LI-Hybrid #hybridroleFull timePosting Date: 2026-09-08
Sales / Finance Analyst employer: Marks & Spencer
Joining M&S as a Senior Technical Program Manager means becoming part of a vibrant and inclusive team dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences. With competitive benefits like a generous pension scheme, extensive training programmes, and a strong focus on employee wellbeing, M&S fosters a culture of growth and collaboration. Located in a dynamic environment, you'll have the opportunity to lead transformative projects while enjoying a supportive work-life balance and the chance to make a meaningful impact.
