mark & Spencer Careers – Finance Manager – Sports Brands

Job Summery:

Are you a commercially minded finance professional with a passion for retail and e-commerce? Join M&S as a Brands Finance Manager, where you’ll take ownership of the financial performance of Sports at M&S, including The Sports Edit and Goodmove.

Main Roles:

• Own the end-to-end P&L for Sports at M&S, supporting leadership to hit sales, profit, stock, and cash targets.
• Drive continuous improvement and support the transition of operational finance to our Business Service Centre.
• Collaborate with Buying, Merchandising, and Planning to streamline operations and reduce complexity.
• Develop customer economics models to inform strategic decisions (e.g. acquisition costs, retention).
• Lead on forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning for the category.

Skills and Education:

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, or ACCA)
• Experience in finance, ideally within retail or e-commerce
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and a proactive mindset
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities