Finance Analyst - FP&A

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.

Location: London Store Support Centre & Home - colleagues go into the office 1-2 days per week.

Joining Sainsbury's as a Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst - P&L offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic and innovative finance division within a leading retail organisation. You will play a crucial role in supporting the corporate budget, forecasts, and management reporting, working closely with various Finance teams to drive financial performance and strategic decision‑making. With access to continuous learning and development opportunities, a supportive work environment, and the chance to work collaboratively with stakeholders across the business, this role provides a platform for growth and a rewarding career in finance.

What you’ll do:

• You will play a crucial role in supporting the preparation of the corporate budget, forecasts, and corporate plan, specifically focusing on the P&L and other key performance indicators for the business.
• This will involve working closely with Finance teams to understand performance trends, consolidating submissions into the corporate Retail picture, and providing constructive challenge.
• You will assist in producing executive summaries and board papers, as well as ensuring the production of timely and insightful management accounts.
• Additionally, you will coordinate the Latest View process, produce management reporting information, and provide analysis and insight to help the business understand growth drivers and cost implications, while also supporting financial reporting processes and conducting ad hoc financial analysis to support key stakeholders.

Who you are:

• You are a dedicated and results-driven professional currently studying towards a Professional Accounting Qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• With a strong foundation in financial analysis and reporting, you possess excellent commercial acumen and a desire to excel in the Finance field, particularly within the Retail industry.
• Your effective communication skills, collaborative approach with stakeholders, and ability to prioritise tasks demonstrate your commitment to delivering high-quality financial insights and supporting key decision-making processes.
• Your resilience, continuous improvement mindset, and strong financial controls knowledge make you a valuable asset in driving business performance and financial excellence within the organisation.
• Actively studying towards a recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Commercially aware with experience in a large comparable FMCG, Food or Retail business is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, including presenting information clearly in both written and verbal formats and working collaboratively to achieve shared outcomes.
• Evidence of planning and prioritisation capability, including managing multiple tasks or deadlines and operating effectively with a degree of autonomy.
• Working knowledge of financial fundamentals, including the importance of sound financial controls and the ability to apply this knowledge in a business environment.
• Practical experience using Microsoft Excel for financial or analytical tasks, such as data analysis, reconciliation, or reporting.

Benefits:

• 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.