Sainsbury's
Finance Manager - Technology

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Sainsbury’s Technology is at the heart of delivering the digital, data and security capabilities that support millions of customer and colleague interactions across Sainsbury’s and Argos. Within Technology, the Data Governance & Information Security (DGIS) and Data Ecosystems teams are key enablers of large-scale transformation programmes, helping the business unlock the value of data, improve decision making and ensure information is protected and governed effectively.
As part of the Technology Finance team, you’ll work closely with senior leaders across Technology and Finance, influencing significant investment decisions and helping to ensure technology spend delivers measurable value for the business. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile programmes that support the future growth and transformation of Sainsbury’s and Argos.
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As Finance Manager – Technology Business Partner, you’ll be the trusted finance partner to the Director of Technology – DGIS and the Director of Technology – Data Ecosystems. You’ll provide financial insight, challenge and support across all aspects of technology investment and business-as-usual spend, helping senior stakeholders make informed decisions that support strategic priorities and business objectives.
You’ll lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities across both technology teams, ensuring stakeholders have clear visibility of costs, risks, opportunities and value outcomes. Working closely with colleagues across Technology, Finance and external partners, including offshore suppliers, you'll support the development and evaluation of business cases, investment appraisals and return-on-investment assessments to maximise value from technology investment.
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Alongside this, you'll oversee the delivery of management information, support capital and cash planning, maintain effective financial controls and governance, and ensure compliance with Group accounting policies and standards. You'll also play a key role in driving continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to simplify processes, improve reporting and enhance financial decision-making across Technology Finance.
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You are a professionally qualified accountant who combines technical finance expertise with commercial awareness and enjoys building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders. You have demonstrable experience providing insight and challenge to support business decision-making and are confident operating within a complex, fast-paced environment.
You have the ability to interpret complex financial information and translate it into meaningful recommendations for a range of audiences. You bring an organised and structured approach to your work, consistently delivering key financial activities on time whilst maintaining a focus on governance, controls and accuracy.


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You'll be highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, with experience analysing data, developing financial models and presenting financial insights in a clear and compelling way. Your ability to influence stakeholders, balance priorities and provide pragmatic challenge will be key to your success in this role.
Essential criteria
- Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with demonstrable application of technical and commercial finance expertise.
- Proven experience leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities and providing financial insight to support business decision-making.
- Demonstrable experience developing, evaluating and challenging business cases, investment appraisals or return-on-investment assessments.
- Advanced Excel capability, including financial modelling and analysis, with experience presenting complex financial information using PowerPoint.
- Proven ability to interpret complex financial data, influence stakeholders and maintain effective financial governance and controls.
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