Sainsbury's
Finance Analyst - FP&A Working Capital
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Location: London Store Support Centre & Home – colleagues go into the office 1-2 days per week on average.
Why join us
Joining Sainsbury's as a Finance Analyst in our FP&A team offers the opportunity to contribute to our strategic goal of delivering strong and sustained cash flow as a business. You will be part of a dynamic environment where your skills and expertise in financial planning and analysis will play a vital role in supporting a multi-year project focused on optimising Working Capital. With a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development, you will have the chance to enhance your financial acumen, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and make a tangible impact on our financial performance while working towards achieving both personal and organisational goals.
What you'll do
- Play a crucial part in supporting the strategic objective of delivering strong and sustained cash flow for the business.
- Create analytics to identify opportunities within Working Capital.
- Generate periodic project review packs with insightful analysis and commentary.
- Update financial models to support trade payables forecasting.
- Provide ad hoc analysis and recommendations for cash flow improvements.
- Engage and influence stakeholders with external perspectives.
- Cover for the Finance Manager when needed.
- Contribute to upskilling efforts within the wider finance team to enhance focus on Cash.
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Your role will involve applying strong financial control, commercial acumen, and communication skills to drive the business towards its cash flow goals.
Who you are
You are a professionally qualified accountant with a strong track record of financial control and analytical prowess. Excel proficiency, and ability to provide valuable insights through data analysis and reporting are instrumental in supporting the strategic commitment to deliver strong and sustained cash flow for the business. With your commercial acumen, attention to detail, and effective communication skills, you collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to drive informed decision-making and enhance financial performance. Your self-motivation, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to continuous improvement make you a valuable asset in supporting the multi-year project aimed at optimising Working Capital and improving business outcomes.
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Essential Criteria
- Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), with an understanding of Working Capital
- Demonstrable experience of using Excel to analyse financial data and produce clear, actionable insights to support decision-making. Power BI and Alteryx experience is desirable
- Evidence of applying commercial and financial understanding to evaluate business performance and support operational or strategic decisions
- Proven ability to maintain robust financial controls, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and integrity of financial information
- Ability to communicate financial information effectively to a range of stakeholders and work autonomously to manage priorities and deliver accurate outcomes
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