Finance Manager – International, Online & Logistics

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Finance Manager supporting profitable growth and strategic decision-making in the International Online and Logistics teams at M&S. Collaborating with various stakeholders to drive performance in financial control and analytical support.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, with a strong focus on driving profitable growth through data-driven insights and strategic decision-making. Proficient in building financial models and improving finance processes within retail, e-commerce, and logistics environments.

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Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)Financial ModellingAnalytical CapabilityBusiness PartneringStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

BudgetingForecastingP&L ReportingData AnalysisDriver-Based Financial ModelsScenario PlanningPerformance ReportingCost AnalysisInvestment AppraisalsReporting Automation

Soft Skills

Commercial AcumenInfluencing SkillsRelationship BuildingProactive MindsetContinuous Improvement

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAACCACIMA

Industry Keywords

RetailE-CommerceSupply ChainLogisticsD2CMarketplaceFinancial ControlTrade ReportingCost-to-Serve3PL Contract Governance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the finance business partner for the International Online and Logistics teams, providing commercial insight, financial control and analytical support to drive profitable growth and support effective strategic decision-making.
Own weekly trade reporting and performance reviews, producing clear, actionable insight on Online and Supply Chain performance, including risks, opportunities and key business drivers.
Support profitable sales growth across D2C and Marketplace channels by monitoring acquisition, retention, frequency, conversion and average order value, while challenging pricing, proposition and marketing investment decisions to improve return on investment.
Analyse fulfilment, logistics, returns costs, stock flows and inventory movements to support launches, availability and cost-to-serve opportunities across Supply Chain and Logistics.
Lead budgeting, forecasting and P&L reporting for Online and Supply Chain, building driver-based financial models, scenario plans and concise commentary across sales, margin, costs and working capital.
Develop business cases and investment appraisals for growth initiatives and expansion opportunities, supporting post-investment reviews and marketplace, logistics and 3PL contract governance.
Standardise and improve Online and Supply Chain finance processes, using systems and automation to improve reporting quality, efficiency and decision-making.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong commercial acumen and experience business partnering across complex organisations.
Strong analytical capability, with the ability to turn large and complex data sets into clear, actionable insight that drives business performance.
Excellent financial modelling, planning and forecasting skills, with a track record of supporting informed commercial decision-making.
Confident influencing and constructively challenging senior stakeholders, building strong relationships across both Finance and the wider business.
A proactive and continuous improvement mindset, always looking for opportunities to improve controls, reporting, processes and ways of working.
Experience working within retail, e-commerce, supply chain or logistics environments would be advantageous.

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