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Commercial Analyst
About the Role
Support the Finance and Product teams by providing clear insights into commercial gross performance and supplier performance, helping to improve profitability. The role focuses on gaining visibility into performance drivers, ensuring accurate tracking of commercial income, mitigating risks, and securing cash flow.
In addition, this role will support project-based work across the product function, offering analysis, insights, and financial input to drive key business initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure a thorough understanding and provide regular margin performance analysis, including sales variances, promotional expenditure, and margin investments.
- Monitor and guarantee the accuracy of commercial income reporting.
- Ensure supplier invoicing is raised in a timely and accurate manner.
- Collaborate with the Commercial Finance Manager to provide periodic performance updates for the product team.
- Analyse variances in key income streams and suppplier performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Evaluate supplier terms agreements to optimise financial outcomes.
- Support project-based work as required.
- Assist the wider finance team in ensuring robust controls on processes.
- Execute any reasonably required duties to fulfil responsibilities effectively.
Leadership & Culture
- Champion values and role-model winning behaviours (part of Booker’s "Everyone’s Welcome" ethos).
- Foster a high-performing and inclusive culture.
Health & Safety / Compliance & Legal Responsibilities
- Overse compliance frameworks within the area of responsibility.
- Implement and review policies regularly.
- Analyse compliance performance and drive continuous improvements.
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Key Requirements
Technical & Professional Skills
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify risks and opportunities, delivering accurate commercial insights.
- Strong understanding of:
- Margin performance
- Commercial income
- Supplier terms agreements
- Experience in managing financial reporting or related financial support tasks.
- Ability to support and influence strategic decision-making.
- Commitment to high standards of documentation, compliance, and governance (including GSCOP and audit requirements).
Software/Technical Competency
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (particularly advanced functions).
- Experience using SAP, Business Objects, and TM1 would be advantageous.
What’s in it for You?
Booker offers a fantastic benefits package on top of being a great place to kick-start or advance your career:
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Colleague Discounts
- Booker Card: 10% off Booker purchases and double discounts (up to 3x/year).
- Tesco Discount*: After 3 months’ service, a Tesco colleague card offering:
- 10% → 15% off most purchases 13 times/year (linked to pay cycles).
- 10% off Tesco Café + 20% off food & drink (F&F).
- Tesco Mobile: 10% off pay-as-you-go/SIM deals year-round.
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Insurance Savings
- Tesco Bank: Up to 30% off car, pet, and home insurance.
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Health & Wellbeing
- 20% off eye tests and sunglasses (after £50 spend).
- 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
- Exclusive RAC breakdown cover discounts.
- Virtual GP access + Employee Assistance Programme.
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Retirement & Financial Security
- Share Scheme: After 3mths, join Save As You Earn for Tesco shares (premium discount).
- Pension Match: Booker contributes 5% of your pension contributions.
- Life Assurance covering death-in-service up to 3x annual pay.
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Exclusive Deals
- Discounted RAC Cover, cycle-to-work schemes, and deals on everyday goods.
Company Overview
Booker is the UK’s leading food & drink wholesaler, empowering independent retailers, caterers, and small businesses across 190+ branches and seven support centre locations.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Booker is committed to DE&I and ensuring Every Worker is Welcome. They actively support flexible working and accommodate complex personal needs.
As a Disability Confident Committed Leader, Booker ensures equal access at every stage of recruitment.
Important Notes
- Age restrictions apply only to roles involving:
- unsocial hours (pre-6:15am/post-9:45pm)
- warehousing, beer/spirit handling, or driving.
- Due to high applicant volume, some roles close earlier than listed. Feedback is only available post-interview.
*Benefits noted are specific to Booker Group (a Tesco plc subsidiary—not applicable to core Tesco roles).
For full details, visit: www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk.
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