Finance Analyst

Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supermarket retailer is seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst to support strategic financial objectives. The role involves providing financial analysis, collaborating with various divisions, and ensuring alignment in financial projections. Ideal candidates are qualified or working towards an accounting qualification and possess strong analytical and communication skills. The company promotes an inclusive work environment and offers numerous benefits.

Benefits

Colleague discount

Pension scheme

Life cover

Performance-related bonus

Annual holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or actively working towards a recognised qualification.
• Demonstrable ability to analyse financial data using Excel.
• Proven experience communicating financial information.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic financial objectives by providing analysis.
• Liaise between finance and non-finance colleagues for alignment.
• Contribute to commercial performance improvements.

Skills

Analysing financial data

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Commercial Finance Analyst - Digital / Marketing / Retail

Salary: Competitive Plus Benefits, Location: London Store Support Centre and Home, London, EC1M 6HA, Contract type: Permanent, Business area: Finance & Business Development

We’d all like amazing work to do, and real work-life balance. That’s waiting for you at Sainsbury’s. For a FTSE business, we move incredibly fast. When we’re not handling projects, we’re helping all corners of the wider group with what they’re trying to achieve. And around here, you can see the results of your work as soon as you walk into a store, which gives you a real sense of purpose and responsibility.

Please note, this role is based out of our London Store Support Centre & Home. Colleagues go into the office 2 days per week on average.

We are currently recruiting for various Commercial Finance Analyst roles, these include partnering with Digital, Marketing & Retail teams.

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.

What you'll do

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.

Who you are

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.

• Qualified accountant or actively working towards a recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
• 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

We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, so you’ll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. We offer a range of benefits, including colleague discount, pension scheme, life cover, performance-related bonus, annual holiday allowance, and more.