About this role
Location: This role can be based out of our London, Coventry or Manchester Store Support Centre & Home. Colleagues go into the office 2 days per week on average.
Why join us
Joining Sainsbury's as a Finance Manager in the Technology (Product) team means being at the forefront of innovation within a FTSE100 company, where your contributions will have a direct impact on the future of technology-driven solutions that reach over 70% of the UK population. You'll have the opportunity to partner with dynamic Product teams, influencing strategic decisions, driving financial analysis, and fostering collaborative relationships across business, tech, and finance functions. This role offers a high-profile platform for professional growth, where your expertise in finance, stakeholder management, and passion for technology will be valued, supported, and developed within a forward-thinking and inclusive environment.
What you'll do
As a Finance Manager – Technology, you will play a crucial role in partnering with the Director of Product to influence and drive actions across Tech investments, both Capex and Opex, as part of the Sainsbury's Next Level strategy. Working collaboratively with other areas within Commercial Finance, you will prepare business cases focusing on Returns on Investment, report benefits, challenge decisions, and help prioritise the portfolio within the budget envelope. This high-profile role will require you to deliver strong, accurate analysis while cultivating strong relationships with colleagues in the tech team to translate financial data into commercial insight, often presenting to C-Suite stakeholders.
Who you are
You are a professionally qualified accountant with extensive P&L experience and a strong background in investment appraisals. Your ability to partner with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders, combined with your interest in technology and agile methodologies, enables you to provide valuable financial insights and drive strategic decision-making. With your effective communication skills, proactive approach, and commitment to developing junior colleagues, you play a critical role in influencing and shaping financial strategies within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Essential Criteria
- Professionally qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA) with proven P&L ownership
- Demonstratable experience preparing and challenging investment appraisals/business cases, including Capex and Opex evaluation and ROI analysis
- Proven background in Commercial Finance Business Partnering within a large, multi‑function organisation, working with senior stakeholders up to C‑Suite level
- Ability to translate financial analysis into commercial insight, evidenced through influencing decisions and driving prioritisation across complex portfolios
- Practical understanding of Product/Tech environments (e.g., Agile or Product‑led delivery) with demonstratable experience operating in fast‑paced, change‑driven settings
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Other facts
About Sainsbury's
Over 150 years old and still going strong, we’re the UK’s second-biggest retailer. Every day, the nation shops with us because they know they’ll get affordable, good food and excellent service.
We focus on great value and convenient shopping across our family of brands, from Argos, Nectar and Habitat to Sainsbury’s Bank, Smart Charge and Tu.
What’s next for Sainsbury’s?
We've put food back at the heart of our business and we’re taking Sainsbury’s to the next level. We’re investing in technology and people and we’re thinking bigger about how we attract and connect with our customers, while doing everything we can to create a more resilient UK food system.
What you'll do
- As a Finance Manager in Technology, you will partner with the Director of Product to influence Tech investments and prepare business cases focusing on Returns on Investment. You will deliver strong analysis and cultivate relationships with tech teams to translate financial data into commercial insights.
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