Finance Analyst - FP&A Working Capital Projects

Location

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

Why join us

Joining the Finance team at Sainsbury's offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our strategic commitment of delivering strong and sustained cashflow as a business. As a Finance Analyst focusing on FP&A Working Capital in a project role, you will be at the forefront of driving impactful change and supporting the business in identifying and leveraging opportunities within Working Capital. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, development, and continuous improvement, this role provides a platform for growth and innovation within a supportive and dynamic environment.

What you'll do

You will play a pivotal role in supporting the strategic objectives of the business by identifying and delivering on commitments related to cash flow optimisation. Your responsibilities will involve creating analytics to uncover opportunities within Working Capital, preparing and presenting project review packs with insightful analysis, developing dashboards and insights on stock and trade payables for forecasting purposes, and providing ad hoc analysis and recommendations for cashflow management. Additionally, you will collaborate with the project team and business stakeholders, contribute to upskilling and knowledge sharing within the finance team, and step in to cover for the Finance Manager when necessary, demonstrating your strong financial control, commercial acumen, and ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders of varying backgrounds.

Who you are

You are a professionally qualified accountant with a keen eye for detail and strong analytical skills. Your ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights, coupled with your proficiency in Excel and financial modelling tools, enables you to provide valuable support in tracking and maximising cashflow benefits for the business. With your commercial acumen, collaborative nature, and self-motivated approach, you excel in delivering high-quality financial analysis, influencing stakeholders, and driving strategic financial decisions to support the organisation's long-term goals.

Essential Criteria

• Professionally Qualified Accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) or studying towards qualification
• Demonstrates advanced use of Excel to analyse numerical data and produce actionable insights, with evidence of clearly communicating findings to stakeholders
• Demonstrable experience in using Power BI. Alteryx and/or MicroStrategy are also desirable
• Evidences delivery and maintenance of robust financial controls, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and consistency in financial reporting
• Demonstrates ability to communicate financial information effectively to stakeholders with varying levels of financial understanding, adapting approach as required
• Shows ability to work independently to prioritise tasks, solve problems, and deliver accurate outputs within established frameworks, while contributing to team objectives

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