Senior Finance Manager – Change & Controls

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Senior Finance Manager joining Change & Controls team at M&S. Partnering with senior Finance leaders to evolve governance, risk and control frameworks with a focus on improvement.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong expertise in Risk Management, Internal Controls, and Assurance Frameworks, with a focus on translating Regulatory Requirements into practical solutions. Proven ability to influence senior leadership and engage stakeholders effectively while fostering a collaborative environment for team development and decision-making.

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Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)Risk Management ExpertiseInternal ControlsPeople ManagementAnalytical Thinking

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Hard Skills

Risk ManagementInternal ControlsAssurance FrameworksRegulatory InterpretationProcess ImprovementProblem SolvingFinancial Analysis

Soft Skills

InfluencingCoachingCollaborationRelationship BuildingDecision-Making

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAACCACIMA

Industry Keywords

GovernanceOperational ControlsOrganisational ResilienceCommercial MindsetStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify opportunities to strengthen governance, risk management and operational controls, driving practical improvements across a large and complex business.
Build credibility quickly and influence Finance Directors and leadership teams through insight, challenge and expert advice.
Strong expertise in risk management, internal controls and assurance frameworks, with the ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into pragmatic, commercially focused solutions.
Engage senior audiences, simplify complex topics and support effective decision-making at Executive and Board Committee level.
Improve processes, solve complex problems and embed sustainable ways of working that enhance control effectiveness and organisational resilience.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualified experience in finance, risk, controls, assurance or governance within a large and complex organisation.
An experienced people manager who enjoys coaching, developing and supporting others, creating an environment where individuals can thrive and deliver their best work.
A collaborative senior leader who works effectively alongside peers, contributes to wider team objectives and helps shape the direction of the Change & Controls function through expertise and influence.
A credible influencer and relationship builder who can challenge constructively, navigate ambiguity and bring stakeholders together to achieve positive outcomes.
A commercially-minded problem solver who combines analytical thinking with sound judgement, ensuring risks are managed effectively while supporting broader business priorities and growth ambitions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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