Associate Analyst

At Sainsbury’s, data sits at the heart of how we operate, innovate and serve our customers. Our Data & Analytics team is building a technically advanced, commercially focused and impactful capability, powering our Next Level Strategy and helping to create a Sainsbury’s powered by industry leading AI algorithms. We use data, technology and advanced analytics to drive better decisions across the business, from forecasting and optimisation to experimentation, personalisation and machine learning.

We are a multi‑channel, multi‑brand business serving millions of customers a day, with the UK’s largest loyalty scheme and an ever‑evolving set of digital platforms. This equals over 1.2 billion transactions a year, presenting a volume, depth and complexity of data that few can match.

In the Data & Analytics function you will stretch the imagination of what the power of data and insights can bring to how we do things. You will help to unlock the value of Sainsbury’s enormous multi‑brand, multi‑channel data asset. We are a team of data analysts dedicated to providing analytical solutions and actionable insights that support the strategic goals of our business.

Sitting within Sainsbury’s Data & Analytics function you will work as a member of the Strategic Projects Analytics team. We are committed to building innovative products, fostering experimentation, and promoting collaboration and transparency.

• Liaise closely with members of our Commercial divisions
• Apply your analytical skills together with business knowledge of how we operate to investigate root causes of issues, uncover opportunities for optimisation and measure the impact of change projects.
• Own projects, develop & maintain relationships with your stakeholders, championing a collaborative approach to requirements gathering and the formation of compelling analysis.
• Move at pace, whilst still delivering high quality, accurate, professional outputs that land the real truths that sit within the data. You will proactively ensure you are always in touch with the ‘Why’ behind every project – understanding the purpose of your analysis, and which decisions the business is looking to inform.
• Deliver insights and recommendations through high quality data storytelling. We love data and deriving value from it. The key to the value is in being able to build and tell compelling stories based on this data.
• Embrace our values of Owning It, Making it Better and Being Human.

• A highly numerate background. You may have a degree in mathematics, statistics or another analytical subject or analytical work experience.
• SQL knowledge is essential. Python would be nice to have but not vital.
• Brilliant communication skills, having the ability to explain complex information in simple terms.
• An inquisitive mind, with the curiosity to be constantly on the lookout for opportunities and the ability to logically solve problems.
• High attention to detail.
• The ability to partner brilliantly with the business to understand their problems and deliver value, applying commercial acumen and communicating/connecting in a compelling way.
• Keen to learn and develop. Proactive about driving your career development and progression.
• A high level of team contribution – looking for opportunities to provide input and support across the wider analytics community.

• Demonstrable SQL capability to extract, manipulate and analyse large datasets
• Strong numerical or analytical background (e.g. degree in maths, statistics, or relevant analytical role)
• Proven ability to analyse data to identify root causes, opportunities and measure business impact
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, simple insights and compelling stakeholder outputs
• Experience working with business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver commercially relevant analysis

• Colleague discount across the multi‑brands – Sainsbury’s, Argos, and Habitat
• Holiday allowance and the option to purchase an additional week’s holiday
• Bonus scheme with performance‑related bonus up to 5 % of salary
• Pension plan and pension scheme and life cover
• Special offers on gym memberships,…