Finance Analyst - Marketing (12M FTC)

Location: London Store Support Centre & Home. Colleagues go into the office 2 days per week on average.

Why join us

Joining our Finance team at Sainsbury's means being part of a dynamic and impactful organisation, where you will play a key role in driving value creation and strengthening our overall performance. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to provide valuable insight, analysis, and commentary to stakeholders, influencing decision-making processes and contributing to the improvement of our bottom line. With a focus on continuous improvement and collaboration, you will work closely with Finance Managers and Senior Finance Managers, gaining exposure to a variety of business areas. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, competitive remuneration, extensive learning and development opportunities, and an array of benefits including bonus schemes and staff discounts. Join us and be part of a team that values integrity, innovation, and professional growth while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

What you'll do

You will be responsible for providing high-quality financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and decision support to enable informed investment decisions and drive value from marketing expenditure. Collaborating closely with Marketing, Commercial Finance, and other key stakeholders, you will ensure that marketing budgets are effectively managed and financial objectives are achieved. Your role will involve creating and interpreting management reporting to provide insightful analysis and commentary, identifying risks and opportunities, completing ad hoc analysis, and covering for the Finance Manager when needed. Success in this role will be demonstrated through timely and accurate analysis, effective communication of financial insights, and fostering a culture of finance fluency and control within the business.

Who you are

You are a qualified or part qualified accountant with a strong focus on driving excellent financial and commercial performance through insightful analysis and effective communication. With your exceptional commercial acumen, numerical skills, and proficiency in Excel, you excel in translating data into valuable business insights and supporting informed decision-making processes. Your high levels of pace, energy, and resilience, coupled with your keen eye for detail and passion for accuracy, enable you to deliver timely and accurate financial analysis while fostering a culture of finance fluency and control within the Marketing team.

Essential Criteria

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA)
• Demonstrable experience of using financial data and analysis to support commercial decision-making and business performance
• Proven ability to communicate financial information and insights to stakeholders with varying levels of financial knowledge, influencing decisions where required
• Proficiency in Excel and numerical analysis, with evidence of converting data into meaningful insights and recommendations
• Demonstrable ability to work independently and collaboratively, prioritising key issues, producing accurate outputs, and supporting decision-making in a fast-paced environment

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