Senior Finance Analyst Job in UK | M&S

About Marks & Spencer

Marks & Spencer (M&S) is a leading British retailer offering quality food, clothing, home products and other everyday essentials. With a strong presence across the UK, the company continues to invest in technology, logistics and supply chain operations to improve efficiency and customer service. Its finance teams play a crucial role in supporting business decisions, managing costs and delivering sustainable financial performance.

Role Overview

Marks & Spencer is seeking a commercially minded Senior Finance Analyst – Distribution Centre Operations to join its finance team in Castle Donington, Leicestershire. The successful candidate will work closely with distribution centre leadership and operational teams to strengthen financial controls, improve reporting and support the performance of a major automated logistics operation.

The role focuses on financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and operational analysis. The Senior Finance Analyst will help establish and improve financial processes, monitor warehouse performance and translate complex data into practical insights that support business decisions.

This opportunity is suited to a qualified finance professional who has strong analytical skills, enjoys working closely with operational stakeholders and can identify opportunities to improve financial performance in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Key Responsibilities as Senior Finance Analyst – Distribution Centre Operations

• Partner with senior operational stakeholders to provide financial insights and support decision-making across warehouse performance, productivity, service delivery and operating costs.
• Support the mobilisation and launch of the new distribution centre by establishing finance processes, reporting systems, controls and reconciliations.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and periodic financial reporting activities to ensure accurate and timely financial information.
• Analyse warehouse operating costs and assess the financial impact of labour, volumes, automation, productivity, inventory and operational performance.
• Monitor financial results against budgets and forecasts, identifying variances, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support capacity planning, peak trading preparation and operational decisions.
• Improve the quality, accuracy and efficiency of financial reporting through automation and better processes.
• Work with operational teams to identify the root causes of financial variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Strengthen financial controls and ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial information.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and changes to systems, processes and operational ways of working.
• Communicate financial findings clearly to non-finance colleagues and help translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Contribute to the long-term financial performance and efficiency of the distribution centre.

Shift Pattern & Pay

• Salary: Competitive, plus benefits.
• Contract type: Permanent.
• Job type: Full-time.
• Location: Castle Donington, Leicestershire.
• Working hours: The role is advertised as full-time, with the distribution centre support team working on-site throughout the week.

The position requires close collaboration with operational colleagues, so candidates should be comfortable working in a site-based environment.

Start Your Career With Marks & Spencer

Joining Marks & Spencer offers finance professionals the opportunity to contribute to the performance of a large-scale retail supply chain. The Senior Finance Analyst role combines financial expertise, operational collaboration and data-driven decision-making to help improve efficiency and support business growth.

Candidates who are commercially aware, confident working with complex financial information and committed to continuous improvement may find this role an excellent opportunity to develop their careers in operational finance.

Apply Now to become a Senior Finance Analyst – Distribution Centre Operations at Marks & Spencer and help drive financial performance across its distribution network.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should visit the official M&S careers website, review the vacancy requirements and submit an online application with their relevant qualifications and experience.

The recruitment process may include an online assessment, followed by an interview that evaluates technical finance knowledge, analytical ability and relevant professional competencies. Applicants who require reasonable adjustments during recruitment can notify the hiring team when submitting their application.