Lead Data Analyst - Finance BI

Lead Data Analyst - Finance BI

Sainsbury''sLocation:

LondonType:

PermanentHours:

Full-timePosted:

11 hours agoJob Category:

Finance and Business DevelopmentOverview:

This role is based at the London Store Support Centre and Home. Colleagues go into the office 1-2 days per week on average.What you’ll do

Own the end-to-end delivery of advanced financial analytical projects, unlocking value from one of the UK’s dynamic retail data sets.Collaborate closely with Finance Managers and Senior Leadership; translate complex data into compelling narratives; drive decision-making and business change through insightful analysis and storytelling.Build strong relationships across the business and challenge assumptions; propose innovative solutions; apply numerate skills (SQL and Python) and attention to detail.Who you are

Dedicated, innovative professional with a willingness to learn; proven track record in driving advanced data analysis and delivering actionable insights.Experience with BI tools (Power BI or Tableau); proficiency in SQL and Python; able to visualise and communicate complex analytics to technical and non-technical stakeholders.Strong relationship-building, resilience, prioritisation, and ability to manage high-impact projects; drives continuous improvement in analytics processes to enhance finance value.Essential Criteria

Proficiency in SQL and Python for data analysis and manipulation (experience with Snowflake, R, GitHub, and Jira is advantageous but not required).Knowledge of Python modules such as Pandas, scikit-learn and statsmodels is advantageous.Experience delivering actionable insights that contribute to business change or impact.Ability to translate complex data into clear narratives; experience presenting to both technical and non-technical audiences.Evidence of building and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships, including director-level conversations.Experience using BI tools (Tableau, Power BI or similar).Educational background in a numerate discipline (mathematics, statistics, finance or related analytics).Responsibilities

As a Lead Analyst, you will deliver impactful financial analytics, collaborate with stakeholders, and translate data into actionable recommendations. You will work in a fast-paced environment, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to the wider group’s goals while maintaining a strong sense of purpose and ownership.Benefits and Diversity

We are committed to being an inclusive retailer. Benefits include:Colleague discount (10%, up to 15% at times).Pensions scheme and life cover.Performance-related bonus up to 10% of salary, depending on performance.Annual holiday allowance with optional additional days; other benefits to help money go further (season ticket loans, cycle to work, health cash plans, salary advance, retailer discounts).Employee assistance programme; maternity/adoption pay up to 26 weeks and paternity pay up to 4 weeks.Further details at www.sainsburys.jobs (length of service and eligibility ..... full job details .....