Senior Finance Manager - Digital & Technology, Cost Optimisation

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Job Description

Summary

This is a broad role with an exciting remit as we embark on an ambitious full-scale transformation of Digital & Technology. We are looking for a Finance lead to transform Digital & Technology cost management. Creating cost transparency and ensuring understanding of what we spend in Digital & Technology and why.

We are looking for a highly capable business partner, adept at building great relationships with the business, and comfortable working in a matrix stakeholder model. A strong influencer, with natural curiosity, who can provide commercial challenge through deep Technology Finance experience, and become a trusted business partner & critical friend. Someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, able to juggle multiple demands but prioritise effectively

To stay close to customers, our support teams are in the office three days a week as we believe that skills are developed through collaboration, and that spending time together makes us more creative and connected.
What's in it for you
Being a part of M&S is exactly that - playing your part to bring the magic of M&S to our customers every day. We're an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and ever evolving business built on doing the right thing and bringing exceptional quality, value, service to every customer, whenever, wherever and however they want to shop with us.

Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for M&S just that little bit more special...

• After completing your probationary period, you'll receive 20% colleague discount across all M&S products and
• many of our third-party brands for you and a member of your household.
• Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days!
• Discretionary bonus schemes awarded based on how you achieve your personal objectives and our performance as a business.
• A generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.
• A dedicated welcome to our teams with a tailored induction and a wide range of training programmes to develop your skills.
• Amazing perks and discounts via our M&S Choices portal to maximise your financial and personal wellbeing.
• Industry-leading parental, adoption and neonatal policies, providing support and flexibility for your family.
• Access to a fantastic range of wellbeing support for all colleagues including access to our 24/7 Virtual GP and PAM Assist to support you and your family.
• A charity volunteer day to support a charity or cause you're passionate about through a dedicated day away from work.

What you'll do

Your key accountabilities will include

• Finance lead for Cost Optimisation owning the development of a cost optimisation roadmap and driving clear ownership using the RAPID decision-making framework.
• Team leadership and development: lead a Finance Manager, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth. Ensuring they are motivated, energised and upskilled and therefore delivering as a high performing team.
• Develop the business case and roadmap for Cost Optimisation building on the benchmarking work completed to date, along with insightful analysis to implement the right financial controls to monitor progress and assure value realisation.
• In partnership with the CTOO & team develop a new governance framework across all spend (run & investment) plus 3rd party supplier contracts.Delivering cost transparency within Digital & Technology, to the FDs & wider Finance plus each business area showing cost drivers, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and options to drive sustainable cost out.
• Support delivery of reforecasts and long term planning, including monthly R&Os, quarterly reforecasts, budget and 5 year strategic plans working cross-functionally to deliver each cycle.Drive continuous improvement through a relentless focus on cost optimisation & regular benchmarking at IT cost pool & tower level.

Who you are

Your skills and experience will include

• Qualified accountant with several years PQE in a commercial environment
• Deep Technology Finance experience preferably Technology transformation, covering all areas of the run & investment cost base
• Collaborative approach, with a natural style that builds credibility and a strong network across Digital & Technology and Finance
• Commercial curiosity and a critical thinker with excellent analytical skills
• Ability to influence and partner at senior and exec levels

Everyone's welcome

We are ambitious about the future of retail. We're disrupting, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We're transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen.

We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together.

If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know when completing your application. 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.

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