Finance Manager Purchase to Pay

MARKS&SPENCER; Salford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Salford is looking for a skilled leader in Purchase to Pay. You will manage and enhance the P2P team, focusing on delivering exceptional service and implementing process improvements. Candidates must be qualified or part qualified accountants with experience in complex environments. This role offers a wealth of perks including discounts, competitive holiday allowances, and robust pension plans.

Benefits

20% discount on all products

Competitive holiday allowance

Discretionary bonus schemes

Strong pension and life assurance

Tailored induction and training

Exclusive perks through M&S Choices

Qualifications

• Experience managing a Purchase to Pay team in complex environments.
• Track record of strengthening controls and improving processes.
• Ability to adapt communication to influence outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach the Purchase to Pay teams to deliver outstanding service.
• Drive continuous improvement in quality and efficiency.
• Manage service reviews ensuring consistent delivery.

Skills

People leadership

Understanding of end to end P2P processes

Process improvement track record

Senior business partnering

Team building and engagement

Education

Qualified or part-qualified accountant

Job description

What you’ll do

Your key accountabilities will include:

• Lead, organise and coach the Purchase to Pay teams (Supplier Statement Reconciliations, Vendor Experience Helpdesk) to deliver outstanding service and control.
• Build a strong talent pipeline, increasing capability and the mix of high potential colleagues across P2P.
• Drive continuous improvement in quality, efficiency, control and insight, using data to advise on decisions and actions.
• Own scope and service reviews, ensuring clear standards and consistent delivery for Business Units.
• Translate changing priorities into action, guiding the team through change with clarity and momentum.

Who you are

Your skills will include:

• Proven people leader who has managed and improved a Purchase to Pay team in complex environments.
• Qualified or part qualified accountant with solid understanding of end to end P2P processes.
• Process improvement track record, strengthening controls and turning data into actionable insight.
• Confident senior business partner, adapting communication and influence to land outcomes.
• Resilient and engaging team builder, creating a positive environment where people perform and grow.

What’s in it for you?

Working at M&S means being part of something bigger - helping to deliver quality, value and service to millions of customers every day. We’re inclusive, fast-moving and always evolving, with a strong sense of purpose and a focus on doing the right thing.

• 20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third-party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you’ve completed your probation
• Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more
• Discretionary bonus schemes linked to your performance and ours
• Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future
• Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one
• Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal