Finance Analyst - Argos Stock

Salary:
Competitive Plus Benefits

Location:

London Store Support Centre and Home, London, EC1M 6HA

Contract type:
Permanent
Business area:
Finance & Business Development
Closing date: 21 January 2026

Requisition :

We’d all like amazing work to do, and real work-life balance. That’s waiting for you at Sainsbury’s. For a FTSE business, we move incredibly fast. When we’re not handling projects, we’re helping all corners of the wider group with what they’re trying to achieve. And around here, you can see the results of your work as soon as you walk into a store, which gives you a real sense of purpose and responsibility.

Better still, the team around you will listen to your ideas and opinions, and you’ll have every chance to try something new. The sheer scale and complexity of our set-up means there’s always something else around the corner, and we’ll help and support you every step of the way. We’re trusted to get on with it. So get ready to make things happen here.

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.

Joining the Finance team at Sainsbury's offers a unique opportunity to be a key player in driving performance and influencing decisions within the Argos Stock division. As part of the Central Trading Finance department, you will have the chance to work closely with commercial stakeholders, providing valuable insights and analysis to support business growth and success. With a focus on financial acumen and strategic planning, this role allows you to make a direct impact on stock performance, working capital management, and overall trading profitability.

By joining us, you will be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous development, providing a supportive environment for growth and success in the finance field.

As a Finance Analyst - Argos Stock at Sainsbury's, you will play a crucial role in partnering with Operational and Commercial stakeholders to drive performance within the business area. Working closely with the finance manager and senior finance manager, you will deliver insightful financial information to review and maximise actual performance, track the financial impact of action plans and projects, and provide analytical support and reporting commentary to the commercial teams.

Your responsibilities will include delivering timely and accurate reporting, planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities, as well as performing ad hoc analysis to assess the success of trading initiatives. Additionally, you will manage relationships with stakeholders, contribute to key meetings, and have influence over stock and working capital decisions within the Argos business, utilising your strong commercial acumen, analytical skills, and ability to present complex information clearly.

You are a part or fully qualified accountant with a strong commercial acumen and the ability to understand key business performance drivers. Your analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience in business-facing finance roles equip you to deliver timely and accurate financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting activities to drive performance improvements within the Argos Central Trading Finance division. With your strong interpersonal skills, empathetic nature, and proactive engagement with key stakeholders, you play a critical role in influencing decisions related to stock, working capital, and the Trading P&L to support the overall success of the business.

• Qualified accountant or actively studying towards a recognised accounting qualification
• Proven commercial acumen and ability to understand key business performance drivers;
  Stock and working capital background is desirable
• Demonstrable experience in a business-facing commercial finance role
• Ability to present complex financial information in a clear and understandable format
• Proven analytical skills with attention to detail in financial data interpretation
• Capability to plan and prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines under time pressure

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