Location: London Store Support Centre & Home - colleagues go into the office 2 days per week on average.
Why join us
Joining Sainsbury's as a Finance Analyst in Retail Costs offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of driving financial performance and strategic decision-making within a dynamic retail environment. As a key player in the Retail Costs finance team, you will play a vital role in shaping the company's strategy by providing valuable insights and analysis to enhance operational efficiencies and profitability. With a focus on continuous improvement and collaborative working, this role will empower you to make a significant impact on the business while receiving support for your professional development through training and access to resources.
What you'll do
In the role of Finance Analyst for Retail Costs at Sainsbury's, you will business partner our loss prevention team and play a vital role in providing insight and analysis to shape the company's strategy and drive actions to reduce stock loss and improve the bottom line. You are the central point of contact for Shrink Savings and Capital programmes; responsible for completing timely and accurate period end reporting on Shrink performance, running corporate management reporting, identifying risks and opportunities, and completing ad hoc analysis to drive improvements within the business area. Your role will involve working collaboratively with internal teams, such as the data team, to resolve business problems and support the business in managing project budgets. Through your financial expertise and strong analytical skills, you will support the business in making informed financial decisions and enhancing performance to drive incremental income and improve ROI performance effectively.
Who you are
You are a part or fully qualified accountant with a proactive approach to financial analysis and business partnering. With a strong commercial acumen and the ability to build relationships with operational teams, you excel in providing insightful analysis and recommendations to drive business decisions and improve financial performance. Your proficiency in financial appraisal, business case creation, and process improvements, combined with your strong Excel skills and attention to detail, enable you to support the business in managing costs effectively and enhancing overall performance.
Essential Criteria
* Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA or CIMA), or demonstrable progress towards qualification
* Demonstratable experience in financial appraisal and business case development, including collaboration with operational teams to inform decision‑making and drive change
* Proven capability in financial analysis using Excel, including the ability to translate numerical data into clear, actionable insight and communicate findings effectively
* Evidence of maintaining effective financial control and delivering process improvements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and sustainability of financial processes
* Demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively, working both autonomously and collaboratively, with a consistent focus on accuracy and problem resolution
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