Finance Manager – Food, Risk & Controls

MS Companies

. Lead risk management across the Food business, partnering with risk leads across Buying, Product Technology, Finance and Logistics .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Governance, Risk Management, and Internal Controls, with a proven ability to design and implement frameworks that enhance compliance and operational efficiency. Strong project management and analytical skills support effective stakeholder engagement and strategic initiatives.

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Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)Governance, Risk, Internal Audit, ComplianceRisk Management FrameworksProject ManagementStakeholder Influence and Credibility

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentControl FrameworksAudit PlanningCompliance TestingProcess ImprovementChange ManagementAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingReportingGovernance Activities

Soft Skills

InfluencingOrganizational SkillsIntellectual CuriosityContinuous Improvement MindsetSelf-Starter

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAACCACIMA

Industry Keywords

RetailConsumerFMCGFood RetailBig 4 EnvironmentCorporate GovernanceAudit and AssuranceRisk ManagementStakeholder EngagementGovernance, Risk & Control

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead risk management across the Food business, partnering with risk leads across Buying, Product Technology, Finance and Logistics
Identify, assess and monitor key risks and controls, drive mitigation plans, and support quarterly and bi-annual reporting to the Group Risk team for external disclosures
Act as the Governance, Risk & Control subject matter expert for the Food business
Advise on new business processes, projects and control frameworks
Lead process reviews to challenge existing ways of working, improve controls and strengthen controls culture
Manage governance and assurance activities with Internal and External Audit teams
Support audit planning and delivery and ensure timely closure of audit actions
Support the GSCOP compliance programme and annual testing of material controls for UK Corporate Governance Provision 29 reporting
Track open Risk, Audit and Change & Control actions and provide regular reporting to senior stakeholders
Chair quarterly Food Leadership Team risk updates and monthly risk reviews with the Food Finance Director
Influence and challenge stakeholders to deliver agreed actions
Support strategic control and compliance initiatives, including presenting annually to the Audit & Risk Committee
Provide ad hoc support on Group Change & Control programmes such as non-financial reporting assurance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
Strong experience in Governance, Risk, Internal Audit, Compliance, Controls or Strategy within a large international organisation or Big 4 environment
Proven track record of designing, implementing and improving risk management frameworks and internal controls
Strong project management, analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to drive change and implement new ways of working
Ability to influence, challenge and build credibility with senior finance and non-finance stakeholders
Highly organised self-starter with strong intellectual curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Experience within Retail, Consumer, FMCG or Food retail highly desirable but not essential

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Market-leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave
24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services
One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to you
Hybrid working with support teams in the office three days a week