Finance Manager - Supply Chain & Logistics
Salary: Competitive Plus Benefits Location: Holborn Store Support Centre and Home, London, EC1N 2HT Contract type: Permanent Business area: Finance & Business Development Closing date: 04 February 2025 Requisition ID: 281186 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. Please note, this role is based out of our Holborn Store Support Centre & Home. Colleagues in the team go into the Holborn office 1-2 days per week on average. This role is responsible for creating the assets required to effectively business partner, focussing on value creation and collectively strengthening our performance. The job holder will provide insight, analysis and commentary to stakeholders, aiming to drive decisions and actions that improve the bottom line and help deliver our Next Level Sainsbury’s strategy. The job holder will partner with senior stakeholders when required, supporting across the Supply Chain and Logistics division. More about the role Business partner internal and external stakeholders Interpret management reporting to provide insight, analysis and commentary to stakeholders and provide challenge to the business Identify strategic and operational risks and opportunities and flag these to Head of finance for prioritisation Build an external perspective and use outputs to engage and influence the business Complete ad hoc / bespoke analysis for the business area as required to drive improvements In line with timeline and process set by FP&A, work with business to manage Forecasting, LV, Centrals, Budgeting & Q2F Build strategic business cases and support post implementation reviews as required Support and challenge the business to manage strategic projects and initiatives Stepping up to cover the Head of Finance where needed Supporting several ad hoc projects and various teams as required during busy times such as Budget, Corporate Plan etc. Success in this role will mean supporting the business in making decisions that enhance financial performance (cost to serve, cost per case, working capital, cost savings and profit) More about you Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) Proven experience of analysing and interpreting data to identify opportunities and actively participate in the operational decision making process Effective presentational skills, both verbal and written with strong attention to detail Curiosity beyond traditional finance boundaries and ability to understand key business drivers Ability to effectively communicate and challenge senior stakeholders, including audiences of varying financial and commercial acumen to manage financial performance Self-motivated team player, able to work autonomously, build and utilise a broader cross-functional network Ability to prioritise workload whilst managing business and finance stakeholder expectations in a fast paced, ever changing environment Strong commercial acumen with a focus on driving excellent financial and commercial performance Proven ability and desire to deliver change 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. 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, interest free car loan of up to £10k, 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, you will also be eligible for private healthcare too. 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.
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Salary: Competitive Plus Benefits Location: Holborn Store Support Centre and Home, London, EC1N 2HT Contract type: Permanent Business area: Finance & Business Development Closing date: 04 February 2025 Requisition ID: 281186 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. Please note, this role is based out of our Holborn Store Support Centre & Home. Colleagues in the team go into the Holborn office 1-2 days per week on average. This role is responsible for creating the assets required to effectively business partner, focussing on value creation and collectively strengthening our performance. The job holder will provide insight, analysis and commentary to stakeholders, aiming to drive decisions and actions that improve the bottom line and help deliver our Next Level Sainsbury’s strategy. The job holder will partner with senior stakeholders when required, supporting across the Supply Chain and Logistics division. More about the role Business partner internal and external stakeholders Interpret management reporting to provide insight, analysis and commentary to stakeholders and provide challenge to the business Identify strategic and operational risks and opportunities and flag these to Head of finance for prioritisation Build an external perspective and use outputs to engage and influence the business Complete ad hoc / bespoke analysis for the business area as required to drive improvements In line with timeline and process set by FP&A, work with business to manage Forecasting, LV, Centrals, Budgeting & Q2F Build strategic business cases and support post implementation reviews as required Support and challenge the business to manage strategic projects and initiatives Stepping up to cover the Head of Finance where needed Supporting several ad hoc projects and various teams as required during busy times such as Budget, Corporate Plan etc. Success in this role will mean supporting the business in making decisions that enhance financial performance (cost to serve, cost per case, working capital, cost savings and profit) More about you Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) Proven experience of analysing and interpreting data to identify opportunities and actively participate in the operational decision making process Effective presentational skills, both verbal and written with strong attention to detail Curiosity beyond traditional finance boundaries and ability to understand key business drivers Ability to effectively communicate and challenge senior stakeholders, including audiences of varying financial and commercial acumen to manage financial performance Self-motivated team player, able to work autonomously, build and utilise a broader cross-functional network Ability to prioritise workload whilst managing business and finance stakeholder expectations in a fast paced, ever changing environment Strong commercial acumen with a focus on driving excellent financial and commercial performance Proven ability and desire to deliver change 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. 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, interest free car loan of up to £10k, 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, you will also be eligible for private healthcare too. 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.
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