Finance Analyst

Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK retailer is seeking a Finance Analyst specializing in Financial Planning and Analysis with a focus on Working Capital. This role entails collaborating with finance teams to provide insights, reporting, and high-quality analysis to drive strategic decision-making. Candidates should be part-qualified in accounting and possess strong skills in budgeting, forecasting, and Microsoft Excel. This position offers a supportive work culture fostering continuous learning and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Must be at least part-qualified towards a professional accounting qualification.
• Demonstrable experience in budgeting and forecasting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data analysis.
• Experience in maintaining financial control environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality analysis and insights on Working Capital Cashflow.
• Collaborate with finance teams to analyse actuals, forecasts, and budgets.
• Create and present Working Capital review packs to stakeholders.
• Conduct ad hoc cashflow analysis and provide valuable recommendations.

Skills

Budgeting and forecasting

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Financial governance

Education

Part-qualified accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA)

Job description

Salary: Competitive Plus Benefits
Location: London Store Support Centre and Home, London, EC1M 6HA
Contract type: Fixed-Term Assignment
Business area: Finance & Business Development
Closing date: 22 January 2026
Requisition ID: 400045751

Please note, this role is based out of our London Store Support Centre & Home. Colleagues go into the office 2 days per week on average.

Joining the Finance team at Sainsbury's offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic environment where you will play a crucial role in supporting the business with high-quality financial analysis and insights into working capital. As a Finance Analyst - FP&A Working Capital, you will work closely with key stakeholders and finance partners to drive strategic decision-making and contribute to the overall financial health of the organisation. With a focus on continuous learning and development, a supportive work culture, and opportunities for growth, joining us means being part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence in financial planning and analysis.

What you'll do

As a Finance Analyst specialising in Financial Planning and Analysis, with a focus on Working Capital, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality analysis, insights, and reporting on Working Capital Cashflow to support senior stakeholders and finance business partners. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with finance teams to analyse actuals, forecasts, and budgets, creating and presenting Working Capital review packs, challenging submissions to ensure a comprehensive understanding, building Month End packs for the Operating Board, and conducting ad hoc cashflow analysis to provide valuable recommendations. Additionally, you will be instrumental in supporting the development and knowledge-sharing initiatives within the wider finance team, contributing to a heightened focus on Cash within the organisation.

Who you are

You are a dedicated and detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in finance and a commitment to delivering high-quality insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making. With your expertise in financial planning and analysis, along with your ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels, you play a crucial role in providing valuable support to finance business partners and senior stakeholders. Your strong analytical skills, commercial acumen, and self-motivated approach enable you to excel in delivering accurate financial reporting, driving financial control, and contributing to the overall success of the organisation.

• Studying towards a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA) — must be at least part-qualified
• Demonstrable experience in budgeting and forecasting
• Demonstratable proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyse numerical data and present insights clearly
• Proven experience in maintaining financial control environments, with a track record of applying financial governance effectively
• Ability to communicate financial and commercial information to stakeholders with varying levels of expertise
• Evidence of working autonomously within team structures, including prioritising tasks and solving problems independently
• Experience in presentations and pulling together information packs is preferred