Location
London Store Support Centre & Home. Colleagues go into the office 2 days per week on average.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Joining our Finance team at Sainsbury's means being part of a dynamic and impactful organisation, where you will play a key role in driving value creation and strengthening our overall performance. As a member of our team, you will provide valuable insight, analysis, and commentary to stakeholders, influencing decision-making processes and contributing to the improvement of our bottom line. With a focus on continuous improvement and collaboration, you will work closely with Finance Managers and Senior Finance Managers, gaining exposure to a variety of business areas. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, competitive remuneration, extensive learning and development opportunities, and an array of benefits including bonus schemes and staff discounts. Join us and be part of a team that values integrity, innovation, and professional growth while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

You will be responsible for providing high-quality financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and decision support to enable informed investment decisions and drive value from marketing expenditure. Collaborating closely with Marketing, Commercial Finance, and other key stakeholders, you will ensure that marketing budgets are effectively managed and financial objectives are achieved. Your role will involve creating and interpreting management reporting to provide insightful analysis and commentary, identifying risks and opportunities, completing ad hoc analysis, and covering for the Finance Manager when needed. Success in this role will be demonstrated through timely and accurate analysis, effective communication of financial insights, and fostering a culture of finance fluency and control within the business.

We move incredibly fast for a FTSE business. When not leading projects, we support teams across the wider group to achieve their goals. You will see the impact of your work as soon as you walk into a store, giving you a real sense of purpose and responsibility. The team around you will listen to your ideas and opinions, and you will have every chance to try something new. The scale and complexity of our business mean there is always something new to learn, and we will support you every step of the way. We are trusted to get on with it, so get ready to make things happen.

Benefits
Starting with a colleague discount of 10% at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat after 4 weeks, increasing to 15% off at Sainsbury's every Friday and Saturday and 15% off at Argos every pay day. Pension scheme and life cover included. Potential eligibility for a performance-related bonus of up to 10% of salary depending on company performance. Annual holiday allowance with option to buy additional holiday. Additional benefits include season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, pay advance, and access to a wide range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. Employee assistance programme available. Generous maternity, adoption, and paternity pay entitlements also provided.

Experience
Demonstrable experience of using financial data and analysis to support commercial decision-making and business performance. Proven ability to communicate financial information and insights to stakeholders with varying levels of financial knowledge, influencing decisions where required.

About you
You are a qualified or part-qualified accountant with a strong focus on driving excellent financial and commercial performance through insightful analysis and effective communication. You possess exceptional commercial acumen, numerical skills, and proficiency in Excel, excelling in translating data into valuable business insights and supporting informed decision-making processes. You demonstrate high levels of pace, energy, and resilience, coupled with a keen eye for detail and passion for accuracy, enabling you to deliver timely and accurate financial analysis while fostering a culture of finance fluency and control within the Marketing team. You are able to work independently and collaboratively, prioritising key issues, producing accurate outputs, and supporting decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications
Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA).