Sainsbury's

Finance Manager - Sainsburys Business Services

Recruiter
Sainsbury's
Location
London, Greater London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive Benefits
Posted
12 Aug 2022
Closes
10 Sep 2022
Ref
220005X2
Approved employers
Approved employer
Job role
Finance manager
Sector
Retail and FMCG
Experience level
Manager
Location

Store Support Centre - Holborn

Reporting to

Head of Finance - Sainsbury's Business Services

In a nutshell

This role is responsible for business partnering the Sainsbury's Business Services (SBS) team who own our newly formed relationship with Accenture. The job holder will work cross-functionally with business stakeholders to deliver the strategic and financial plan by providing support and challenge on commercial decision making and investment cases.

What you need to do
  • Ownership of Investment Appraisal models and Post-Investment Review analysis
  • Interrogate and challenge solutions from Accenture to ensure they are fit for purpose and are financially viable, working directly with the Accenture team
  • Identify risks and opportunities, and take the lead in prioritising these, working with the business to manage them
  • Working with the SBS team to ensure robust forecasting within all internal forecasting processes; Latest Views, Budget and Corporate Plan
  • Help scope, establish and embed financial processes and reporting in the respective finance teams for this new business relationship
  • Maintain robust accounting procedures, working closely with Centrals Finance and Group Finance teams in particular
  • Being an active participant in project meetings to ensure finance have a voice in the room (regularly being the only Finance seat at the table), ensuring that we are fully aware of all impacts on the project plan
  • Business Partner the Director of SBS and teams on future initiatives and projects in their respective areas
  • Stepping up to cover for the Head of Finance where needed
What you need to know and show
  • Professionally Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
  • Effective communicator, influencer and challenger with senior stakeholders, including audiences of varying financial and commercial acumen
  • Comfortable working with ambiguity and a bility to present complex information in a simplified manner
  • Proven history of effective prioritisation and ability to push back when appropriate
  • A self-starter, and a strong team player that can work independently, spotting the areas to focus on and assisting in the decision-making process
  • Strong commercial acumen with a focus on driving excellent financial and commercial performance
  • Strong Excel and numerical skills, with an aptitude for turning data into analysis and insight
  • A proven track record of financial control, but also the ability to develop and maintain such an environment
  • High levels of pace, energy and resilience
  • Must have a strong eye for detail and a passion for accuracy
What decisions can I make
  • Prioritisation of deliverables in line with Corporate and Business Partner expectations
  • Help to prioritise business projects in line with ROI and strategic importance
Directly or indirectly manages

N/A

Support we will provide
  • Line management support
  • Access to CPD and on the job training
  • Training both on the Job and via Sainsbury's L&D offer including face to face sessions and online resources.
Work-life balance is important to us, so we offer our colleagues as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their role. We trust them to decide how, where and when they work, combining remote and collaborative working with a flexible approach to hours, giving them plenty of time and space for life outside of work whilst delivering against our business goals.

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