Finance Analyst - P2P (15-18M FTC)

Location

Manchester Store Support Centre & Home - colleagues go into the office 1 day per week on average.

Please note, this is a maternity cover role, the contract will range between 15-18 months.

Why join us

Joining Sainsbury's as a Finance Analyst in the P2P team offers a unique opportunity to drive process and control excellence in Finance Operations, supporting continuous improvement and efficiency. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing Supplier Vendor Management, Supplier Payments, and Colleague Expenses, ensuring operational governance and stakeholder engagement. With a focus on driving business value through outsourced operations and a commitment to ongoing learning and development, this role provides a platform for growth, autonomy, and the chance to make a real impact within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

What you'll do

As a Finance Analyst - P2P at Sainsbury's, you will play a key role in ensuring the effective delivery of process and control excellence in Finance Operations, particularly focusing on Supplier Vendor Management, Supplier Payments, and Colleague Expenses. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will support offshore colleagues, review process changes, drive process efficiency improvements, and provide training to improve compliance. Your expertise will be crucial in resolving escalated queries and disputes to minimise risks to Sainsbury's external perception, while also contributing to continuous process improvement through stakeholder engagement and promoting best practises. Success in this role will be measured by your contribution to key metrics such as CPIs, KPIs, and stakeholder feedback, showcasing your ability to drive positive change and deliver business value through outsourced operations.

Who you are

You are a dedicated and knowledgeable professional with a deep understanding of financial operations processes and controls, particularly within the areas of Supplier Vendor Management, Supplier Payments, and Colleague Expenses. Your ability to work independently, make sound decisions under pressure, and drive process improvements through effective stakeholder engagement sets you apart in ensuring process efficiency and delivering exceptional service. With your strong communication skills and positive advocacy for change, you play a crucial role in guiding offshore colleagues, resolving escalated queries, and contributing to the overall success of Finance Operations.

Essential Criteria

• Part or fully qualified accountant (desirable) with demonstrable knowledge of end-to-end Financial Operations processes and controls, including application of authorisation policies within a transactional environment (experience with Oracle and/or SAP desirable but not essential)
• Proven ability to manage workload independently, including prioritising tasks, meeting deadlines, and maintaining accuracy when working under pressure with limited supervision
• Evidence of applying judgement and problem-solving skills, making informed decisions autonomously in operational or transactional finance environments
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, including delivering information clearly in both written and verbal formats and building working relationships with internal teams and third parties
• Experience of working within or alongside outsourced or third-party service environments, including contributing to service delivery and maintaining effective collaboration across geographically dispersed or culturally diverse teams

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