Commercial Finance Manager - Argos Digital (12M FTC)
Salary: Competitive Plus Benefits
Location: London Store Support Centre and Home, London, EC1M 6HA
Contract type: Fixed-Term Assignment
Business area: Finance & Business Development
Closing date: 07 April 2026
Requisition ID: 400055595
Location: London, Coventry or Manchester Store Support Centre & Home. Colleagues go into the office 1-2 days per week on average.
Why join us
Joining the Finance team at Sainsbury's as a Finance Manager for the Argos Digital division offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of strategic decision-making and financial planning within a dynamic and innovative environment. As a key finance business partner, you will play a vital role in providing valuable financial insights, supporting stakeholder decision-making, and influencing commercial performance across the Digital division. With a focus on driving excellence in financial and commercial performance, this role presents a chance to showcase your expertise, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to the continuous growth and success of the organisation.
What you'll do
As the Finance Manager - Argos Digital, you will play a vital role in supporting the Digital Division to achieve their strategic and financial objectives. Acting as a Finance Business Partner, you will provide financial insight and analysis to stakeholders, contribute to the development of the Digital proposition, and collaborate with various divisions to ensure alignment of financial projections. Your responsibilities will include supporting to build digital latest views, story tell key performance indicators, identifying risks and opportunities, support building business cases for investment opportunities, attending department meetings to advocate for Finance whilst working closely with Digital teams being and engaging with data and marketing teams to resolve business challenges. Success in this role will require delivering accurate analysis, translating data into valuable business insights, and effectively communicating financial and non-financial information to drive performance across Sales, Operating Profit, and Customer metrics.
Who you are
You are a professionally qualified accountant with a strong focus on driving excellent financial and commercial performance. With your proven track record of financial control and ability to provide valuable financial insight, you play a crucial role in supporting the Digital Division to deliver their strategic and financial plans. Your effective communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work with ambiguity enable you to build business cases, prioritise deliverables, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance financial performance across various divisions. Your resilience, commercial acumen, and commitment to accuracy make you a valuable asset in driving successful outcomes and decision-making processes within the organisation.
Essential Criteria
- Professionally qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA)
- Demonstrable experience in business partnering within a commercial finance team
- Demonstrable ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders, including those with varying levels of financial understanding
- Proven experience in financial control and maintaining a robust financial environment
- Advanced Excel skills with the ability to convert data into actionable analysis and insights
- Evidence of effective prioritisation and decision-making in complex or ambiguous situations
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