Finance Manager - Technical & Sustainability

Sainsbury’s Group; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Camden Town is looking for a Finance Manager focusing on Technical & Sustainability. The role involves driving financial initiatives, cost management, and supporting sustainability commitments. A qualified accountant with business partnering experience and strong Excel and PowerPoint skills is essential. This opportunity offers a dynamic working environment and potential for personal development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated stakeholder management and clear communication of financial information.
• Experience working independently and managing tasks efficiently under pressure.
• Interest and passion for Sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Drive key financial initiatives supporting the Technical agenda.
• Lead cost centre management and budget processes.
• Provide high-quality analysis to drive strategic business decisions.

Skills

Advanced financial acumen

Strong communication skills

Business Partnering experience

Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint

Passion for Sustainability

Education

Qualified accountant with CIMA, ACCA, or ACA

Tools

Excel (including pivot tables, lookups, power pivots, macros)

PowerPoint

Job description

You will play a critical role in business partnering with the Director of Technical and leadership team, independently driving key financial initiatives and opportunities to further the Technical agenda. Your focus on Sustainability will involve supporting the delivery and reporting of commitments related to Packaging and Animal Health and Welfare, while leading cost centre management, budget processes, and financial support for legislative compliance on the amount of packaging used and taxes. Additionally, you will be responsible for reducing manual reporting time through automation, providing high-quality analysis, insights, and effective communication to drive strategic business decisions, while actively engaging and developing a network within and outside of the Finance function. Your role will require advanced financial acumen, strong communication skills, and a passion for Sustainability to succeed in this dynamic and challenging environment.

You are a qualified accountant with a strong passion for driving business outcomes through financial analysis, strategic decision-making, and sustainable practises. With advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint, along with a proven track record of working independently and effectively communicating with senior stakeholders, you excel in providing valuable insights, automating processes, and fostering strong partnerships to support the delivery of key business objectives. Your enthusiasm for sustainability, combined with your self‑motivation, prioritisation abilities, and forward planning skills, positions you as a valuable asset in shaping and delivering the financial strategy for Sainsbury's Technical Division.

• Qualified accountant with a recognised professional certification (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA)
• Business Partnering experience with a proven ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders in both verbal and written formats
• Commercial finance experience within a comparable size organisation to Sainsbury's
• Evidence of working independently, with effective time management and task prioritisation under pressure
• Demonstrable stakeholder management and the ability to translate financial information clearly for non‑finance audiences
• Demonstrable proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, power pivots, and macros
• Demonstrate an interest in and passion for Sustainability

About the role

Joining Sainsbury's as a Finance Manager - Technical & Sustainability means becoming an integral part of an innovative and dynamic organisation dedicated to enhancing the lives of our customers through high‑quality, sustainable products. As a valued member of our Commercial Finance Team, you will have the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders, drive impactful business decisions, and lead financial strategies that support our commitment to sustainability and excellence. With a focus on continuous improvement, collaboration, and personal development, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our business while enjoying a supportive and fast‑paced working environment.