Retail Transformation Finance Analyst - Drive Efficiency

Marks & Spencer Plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Greater London is seeking an ambitious Senior Finance Analyst to support the Retail Transformation agenda. This role involves business partnering with Retail Operations, managing project finances, and tracking efficiency programs. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills and is a qualified accountant, eager to influence stakeholders and contribute to strategic financial planning. Benefits include a discount on products and a competitive holiday entitlement.

Benefits

20% colleague discount

Competitive holiday entitlement

Discretionary bonus schemes

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Access to wellbeing support

Charity volunteer day

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Retail or a relevant industry.
• Solid commercial awareness and understanding of customer and market trends.
• Ability to manipulate and interpret data effectively.

Responsibilities

• Act as a proactive business partner to Retail Operations.
• Lead financial management of projects and programmes.
• Track Retail efficiency programmes and communicate benefits.
• Contribute to core Risk & Opportunity processes.
• Support month-end process for reporting and performance analysis.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent)

Exceptional communicator

Highly analytical

Forward thinking and collaborative

Self starter with strong initiative

Job description

A leading retail company in Greater London is seeking an ambitious Senior Finance Analyst to support the Retail Transformation agenda. This role involves business partnering with Retail Operations, managing project finances, and tracking efficiency programs. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills and is a qualified accountant, eager to influence stakeholders and contribute to strategic financial planning. Benefits include a discount on products and a competitive holiday entitlement.