Job Description

Retail Finance Performance Analytics Manager

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Salary:

Competitive Plus Benefits

Location:

London Store Support Centre, London, EC1M 6HA

Contract type:

Permanent

Business area:

Finance & Business Development

Closing date:

13 November 2025

Requisition ID:

400032556

Please note, this role can be based out of our London, Coventry or Manchester Store Support Centre & Home. Colleagues go into the office 1-2 days per week on average.

Why join us

Joining the Retail Finance team at Sainsbury's means embarking on a journey of innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth in a dynamic and inclusive environment. As a Retail Finance Performance Analytics Manager, you'll have the opportunity to leverage cutting-edge technology to drive the business forward, enhance productivity, and uncover valuable insights that shape our retail performance. We value diversity, encourage creativity, and empower our team members to challenge the status quo, fostering a culture where your unique skills and perspectives are celebrated, and where success is achieved together through teamwork and commitment.

What you'll do

As the Retail Finance Performance Analytics Manager, you will be at the forefront of driving innovation and leveraging technology to enhance productivity, uncover new insights, and implement automation in support of Retail and Commercial Finance stakeholders. Your role will involve delivering ad hoc analysis and insights to enhance retail performance, championing the development of quality assets that comply with internal control frameworks, and leading efforts to enhance digital literacy and promote data democratisation within the team. Additionally, you will be responsible for ensuring work quality aligns with risk appetite and digital control frameworks, minimising interruptions to reporting and process automation, while also deputising for the Head of Finance when necessary.

Who you are

You are a strategic thinker with a strong focus on driving commercial excellence through data-driven insights and innovative technology solutions. With a background in finance and expertise in data analysis tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, SQL, and Snowflake, you possess a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to enhancing retail performance. Your ability to build strong relationships, prioritise effectively, and drive change while managing conflicts demonstrates your commitment to delivering high-quality results and pushing boundaries to achieve success as part of a dynamic team.

Essential Criteria

Demonstrable experience in data analysis, including the ability to translate data into actionable insights that support commercial performance Demonstrable finance knowledge through qualification or experience Proficiency in business intelligence tools, such as Power BI or Tableau, with evidence of practical application Working knowledge of SQL or Snowflake, and experience using BI platforms for data querying and reporting Experience with ETL tools, such as Alteryx or equivalent, to manage and transform data effectively Ability to engage stakeholders proactively, with a track record of building effective relationships across multi-channel environments

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