Job Description 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. Better still, the team around you will listen to your ideas and opinions, and you’ll have every chance to try something new. The sheer scale and complexity of our set-up means there’s always something else around the corner, and we’ll help and support you every step of the way. We’re trusted to get on with it. So get ready to make things happen here. Make a valuable, visible difference. In this Financial Analyst Role, you’ll partner with Sainsbury's Tech as it delivers the Sainsbury’s Next Level Strategy with Technology at its heart. We have the entrepreneurial, exploratory, and fast paced mindset of a start-up, driving innovation within a FTSE100 company whose products are used by more than 70% of the UK population. You will be a vital part of the Technology Finance team and will support the overall Change (Capex & Opex) reporting, analytics, and planning for Sainsbury's Tech. Sainsbury’s Tech are bringing digital, technology and data together like never before to create amazing systems and technologies across Sainsbury’s, Argos and Habitat. The role will have an impact on anything from the way we run our stores to faster deliveries and innovative contactless check-out technology. What you’ll do · Work collaboratively with Tech Colleagues to provide analysis and insights on all financial aspects of decision-making in relation to Technology Change Reporting (Capex & Opex). · Complete the Change Latest View & Period End actuals process in a timely manner whilst ensuring accuracy of data. Support with creating insights and commentary of key movements across technology initiatives/projects. · Support the creation and ongoing management of financial models (including data integrity), financial analysis and preparation of management packs. · Support creation of Annual Budget and Corporate plan. · Complete timely and accurate ad hoc reporting and analysis as required across capital projects to support decision making. · Continually challenge current methods of reporting to ensure that the best information is given to stakeholders and all reports are fit for purpose. Bring a desire for continuous improvement to be best in class. · Working alongside and supporting the wider Sainsbury's Tech team on various financial projects. · Understanding of the importance of strong financial controls. Who you are · This is one of the most forward-facing areas of the business you can partner with, with dramatic changes of pace. If you are excited by the speed and direction of technological progress, you will thrive here. · Beyond that, you are an ambitious professionally qualified or part qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) with previous financial experience ideally within a complex organisation. · You have good financial acumen excellent analytical skills. · Strong Excel and numerical skills, with an aptitude for turning data into analysis and insight and being able to clearly articulate this through your communication. · You’ll need to be an effective finance partner/analyst demonstrating communicating, influencing and challenging skills. · You will also be self-motivated team player with a positive attitude and the ability to prioritise and respond accurately under pressure. · Must have a strong eye for detail and accuracy. What we will give you Work-life balance is important to us, so we offer our colleagues as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their role. We trust them to decide how, where and when they work, combining remote and collaborative working with a flexible approach to hours, giving them plenty of time and space for life outside of work whilst delivering against our business goals. Alongside a market-leading rate of pay, we also offer a great range of benefits for all our colleagues, including: · Discounts of 10-15% on Sainsbury’s, Tu, Argos and Habitat products. · Generous holiday entitlement, maternity and paternity leave. · Pension – we’ll match 4-7% of your pension contributions. · Sainsbury’s share scheme – build up an investment at discounted prices. · Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice. · Colleague networks – link with like-minded people to help fulfil your potential. · Cycle to Work scheme – hire a new bike and cycling equipment, whilst saving on tax and NI. · Special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more. Click ‘apply’ to start your Sainsbury’s journey We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, so you’ll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there’s always the chance to try something new - whether that’s as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business - and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. When you join our team, we’ll also offer you an amazing range of benefits. Here are some of them: Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to get 10% off at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat after 4 weeks. This increases to 15% off at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday and 15% off at Argos every pay day. We've also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance-related bonus of up to 10% of salary, depending on how we perform. Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance, and you can buy additional holiday. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, pay advance (where you can access some of your pay before pay day) as well access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. And if you ever need it there is also an employee assistance programme. Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you which is why we give up to 26 weeks’ pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks’ pay for paternity leave. Please see www.sainsburys.jobs for a range of our benefits (note, length of service and eligibility criteria may apply).