Finance Manager – Food, Risk & Controls

Overview

In this role you will act as the subject matter expert for Governance, Risk & Control within M&S Food, strengthening the control environment and shaping risk awareness across senior stakeholders. You will partner with Finance, Buying, Product Technology, Logistics and other commercial teams to drive effective risk management and informed decision-making. The position sits at the heart of the business, offering visibility and impact through governance, controls and continuous improvement. You will help embed a culture of strong controls and accountable risk management across the Food division.

Pay / Benefits

• 20% colleague discount
• Competitive holiday allowance
• Discretionary bonus schemes
• Pension and life assurance
• Tailored induction and training
• M&S Choices portal

Responsibilities

• Lead risk management for the Food business with cross-functional risk leads to identify and monitor key risks and controls
• Provide SME guidance on new processes and control frameworks; lead process reviews to strengthen controls and risk awareness
• Support governance and assurance activities with Internal and External Audit; assist with audit planning and remediation
• Drive accountability through regular reporting to senior stakeholders and lead risk updates with the Food Leadership Team
• Support strategic control and compliance initiatives across M&S Food and participate in Group Change & Control programs

Key requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Experience in Governance, Risk, Internal Audit, Compliance, Controls or Strategy in a large international org or Big 4
• Proven ability to design and improve risk management frameworks and internal controls
• Strong project management, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Confident communicator with senior stakeholders
• Highly organized self-starter; continuous improvement mindset
• Retail/Consumer/FMCG/Food experience desirable but not essential

• Influencing and credibility with senior stakeholders
• Strong communication and collaboration
• Organizational discipline and self-motivation
• Risk management
• Internal controls design and assessment
• Audit coordination and remediation

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