Finance Manager - Finance Systems Transformation SAP SME (R2R) (FTC) in London

This is a Fixed Term Contract until February 2028.

Location: London, Coventry or Manchester Store Support Centre & Home. Colleagues go into the office 1-2 days per week on average.

Joining Sainsbury's as a Finance Manager in the Commercial Transformation team offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of one of the most ambitious change programmes within the organisation. As we implement cutting-edge technology solutions and drive enhancements in financial processes, reporting, and controls, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of finance systems and processes. With access to extensive learning and development opportunities, a collaborative work environment, and the chance to work on impactful projects, you will be part of a team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering excellence to support our business goals and provide a world-class experience for our customers and colleagues.

As the Finance Manager – Finance Systems Transformation SAP SME focusing on R2R, you will play a pivotal role in landing the next generation of technology assets that integrate, automate, and optimise financial processes and systems across the organisation. You will work closely with finance stakeholders to support changes in accounting, reporting, and financial systems processes, ensuring process efficiency, control improvements, and data integrity. Your responsibilities will include developing a strong understanding of current financial process flows, engaging in design, build, and test cycles, providing high-quality training material for change management, and building strong business partnerships to support effective programme delivery. Your expertise in SAP Finance implementations and business process change, along with your ability to communicate change impacts effectively and deliver continuous improvement, will be key to the success of this ambitious change programme. Additionally, you will be instrumental in identifying opportunities for process enhancement, managing risks, resolving system discrepancies, and supporting system transition while maintaining data and process integrity.

You are an experienced professional with extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in SAP Finance implementations, business process change, and financial systems. Your strong understanding of General Ledger, Finance Master Data, Stock reports, Cost of Goods Sold, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and asset management, coupled with your expertise in the Record to Report process, enables you to drive efficiency and optimise financial processes through the adoption of new technology solutions. With a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, you excel in building strong relationships with stakeholders, providing guidance, and delivering change within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrable experience of delivering SAP Finance system implementations and business process change, including General Ledger, Finance Master Data, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of the Record to Report (R2R) process including General Ledger, Profit Centre, Cost Centre, Profitability Analysis, Statutory reporting, Tax and related configuration.
• Finance background with evidence of analysing, documenting and accounting for finance business processes, with an understanding of financial reporting, controls and system interfaces.
• Proven ability to assess complex information, identify impacts, and communicate change requirements effectively to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience of managing competing priorities and delivering agreed outcomes in a fast-paced, evolving project environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Desirable criteria

• Professionally Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA).
• Retail experience.

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 save 10% on your shopping online and instore at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat, and we regularly increase the discount to 15% at points during the year.
• 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 20% 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 up to an additional week's holiday, and we provide private healthcare.
• We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, interest free car loan of up to £10k, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, salary 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).