Description You’ll have full accountability for the central costs' base for the International business and ownership of the International Capex plan. This includes budgeting, forecasting and managing both costs and capex for month end reporting. Business partnering with the cost owners across International and Heads of Finance in our owned markets is key for the success of this role. 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 Lead a team of 2-3 dedicated analysts, nurturing their development and managing their performance. Your team will consist of both part-qualified and fully qualified accountants, ensuring a diverse and enriching environment You'll be the person behind our International Month End results, managing a team that delivers P&L, Balance Sheet, Capex and Cash Flow reporting. Prepare our Monthly International Business Unit Commercial Management Report (CMR) and Leadership Team reports. Your insights will showcase the financial and commercial heartbeat of our business unit. Key player in the International Finance transformation strategy working closely with senior business partners in London, motivating changes across systems and reporting in a complex structure Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement within your team. Together, you'll optimize our services, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in every task. Who you are Your skills and experience will include: Lead by example - Your leadership shines brightly, powered by outstanding people skills. Coaching isn't just a skill; it's your superpower, encouraging growth and empowerment within your team. Systems Specialist – extensive use of SAP ECC and/or S4 to deliver the management accounts with revenue, cost and profit insight. Problem-Solver - Investigate process or accounting challenges, emerging victorious with innovative solutions. Audit and Control Specialist - Your audit and control environments are ironclad, fortified by utilising your “what could go wrong” mentality. Proactive self-starter - Embrace shifting priorities with passion, inspiring your team to do the same. Jumping at opportunities and leaving no stone unturned. Championing change - Your positive energy fuels implementation and resilience to turn challenges into opportunities for growth. Numerical & Analytical Ace - Numbers aren't just digits; they tell a story. Your CIMA, ACCA, or ACA qualification is the testament to your exceptional numerical and analytical skills, setting you apart in the financial realm. 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. LI-MW1 LI-Hybrid