Finance Manager - Finance Systems Transformation SAP SME; FTC

Overview

As the Finance Manager - Finance Systems SAP SME focusing on Order to Cash O2C, you will play a pivotal role in implementing the next generation of technology assets and accelerating changes to end-to-end financial processes, reporting, and controls. Your responsibilities will include developing a deep understanding of current financial process flows, collaborating with business teams to drive standardised process efficiency and control improvements through the new ERP system, engaging in design, build, and testing cycles, producing high-quality training material, providing guidance to senior stakeholders and colleagues as a Finance subject matter expert, and building strong partnerships to ensure effective programme delivery.

Additionally, you will be instrumental in identifying opportunities for process enhancement, managing risks, resolving system discrepancies, and supporting system transition while maintaining data and process integrity.

You are a seasoned professional with extensive experience in SAP Finance implementations and business process change. Your in-depth knowledge of financial processes, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable, coupled with your expertise in Order to Cash processes such as promotions, supplier funding, and financial settlement, make you a valuable asset in driving transformation and efficiency within the Finance function.

With your strong stakeholder engagement skills, ability to provide guidance as a subject matter expert, and commitment to continuous improvement, you play a key role in ensuring the successful adoption of new technologies and processes to enhance financial integrity and support business objectives.

• Demonstrable experience of delivering SAP Finance system implementations and business process change, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes
• Proven knowledge of Order to Cash (O2C) processes within SAP, including promotions, supplier funding, Condition Contracts, financial settlement and SAP PMR
• Evidence of analysing, documenting and accounting for finance business processes, with an understanding of financial reporting, controls and system interfaces
• Proven ability to assess complex information, identify impacts, and communicate change requirements effectively to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Demonstrable experience of managing competing priorities and delivering agreed outcomes in a fast‑paced, evolving project environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Professionally Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)
• Retail experience

Joining Sainsbury's as a Finance Manager in the Commercial Transformation team offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of one of the most ambitious change programmes within the organisation. As we implement cutting‑edge technology solutions and drive enhancements in financial processes, reporting, and controls, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of finance systems and processes.

With access to extensive learning and development opportunities, a collaborative work environment, and the chance to work on impactful projects, you will be part of a team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering excellence to support our business goals and provide a world‑class experience for our customers and colleagues.

We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer so you'll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there's always the chance to try something new - whether that's as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business - and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working.

When you join our team, we'll also offer you an amazing range of benefits.

Here are some of them:
Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to save 10% on your shopping online and instore at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat, and we regularly increase the discount to 15% at points during…