Commercial Finance Analyst - Retail

Sainsbury’s Group; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-channel retail business is seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst to provide critical financial insights and analysis. This role demands strong analytical skills, effective communication, and a commitment to accuracy, while working closely with various stakeholders to drive strategic decisions. Responsibilities include financial data analysis, reporting, and contributions to performance improvements. The position offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and flexible working, alongside excellent benefits including a competitive salary and discounts.

Benefits

10-15% colleague discount at major retailers

Pension scheme and life cover

Performance-related bonus up to 10%

Annual holiday allowance plus purchase options

Health cash plans and wellbeing support

Flexible working options

Maternity and paternity leave benefits

Qualifications

• Strong commercial acumen and ability to drive financial performance.
• Experience in converting data into actionable insights.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyse financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Communicate financial information to diverse audiences.
• Contribute to commercial performance by identifying improvements.
• Ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
• Manage projects or transformations as needed.

Skills

Financial data analysis using Excel

Effective communication

Commercial performance insights

Attention to detail

Resilience in fast-paced environments

Education

Working towards ACCA, CIMA, ACA qualification

Job description

As a Commercial Finance Analyst, you will play a crucial role in supporting a Division to achieve their strategic and financial objectives by providing financial analysis, insight, and challenge to stakeholders. You will act as a key liaison between non‑finance and finance colleagues, ensuring alignment in financial projections and collaborating closely with other core divisions. Your responsibilities will include interpreting management reporting, identifying risks and opportunities, and contributing towards the development of financial plans and propositions. Your success in this role will be demonstrated by your ability to deliver accurate analysis, communicate valuable business insights, and enhance overall performance through effective financial management and strategic decision‑making. You will be a key stakeholder in the process.

You are a dedicated and results‑driven professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for accuracy. Working towards becoming a Professionally Qualified Accountant, you possess strong commercial acumen and excel in driving excellent financial and commercial performance. Your effective communication and influencing skills, coupled with your ability to translate data into valuable business insights, enable you to provide financial analysis, challenge stakeholders, and contribute to strategic decision‑making processes. With a high level of pace, energy, and resilience, you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, working collaboratively and independently to support the Division in achieving its strategic and financial objectives.

Salary: £48,246 per year (estimated).

Location: This role is based out of our London Store Support Centre & Home. Colleagues go into the office 2 days per week on average.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrable ability to analyse financial data using Excel, including converting data into actionable insights.
• Proven experience communicating financial and commercial information to audiences with varying levels of understanding.
• Evidence of contributing to commercial performance, including identifying areas for improvement and supporting decision‑making.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial reporting or analysis.
• Project management or transformational experience desirable but not required.

Qualifications

You are a dedicated and results‑driven professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for accuracy.

• Qualified accountant or actively working towards a recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to drive excellent financial and commercial performance.
• Effective communication and influencing skills, coupled with the ability to translate data into valuable business insights.
• High level of pace, energy, and resilience; thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits

• Colleague discount: 10% off 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.
• Pensions scheme, life cover, and performance‑related bonus of up to 10% of salary.
• Annual holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional holiday.
• Season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, pay advance, and a wide range of discounts from other retailers.
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
• Up to 26 weeks’ pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks’ pay for paternity leave.
• Flexible working options where possible.
• Inclusive culture: everyone welcomed wherever they work, with opportunities for development and learning.

Role Overview

Joining the finance team at Sainsbury's offers a unique opportunity to be a key player in driving strategic and financial decisions that impact the overall success of the organisation. As a Commercial Finance Analyst, you will collaborate cross‑functionally with business stakeholders, providing valuable financial insights and analysis to support value creation and business performance. With a focus on continuous improvement and innovation, this role presents a stimulating environment where you can enhance your finance acumen, contribute to meaningful projects, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a leading multi‑channel retail business.