Express Store Costs Analyst - Leeds

Asda Stores Ltd.; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retail company is seeking a Store Costs Analyst in Leeds to manage store-level activities that drive operational expenditure. The ideal candidate will analyse cost areas like Employment Costs and Waste, leading process improvements and fostering collaboration across teams. Essential skills include analytical thinking and strong communication. The role offers a hybrid working model and diverse benefits including a company bonus and wellness services.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount in store and online

Free access to wellbeing services

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Skilled in using data to make informed decisions.
• Ability to manage change and drive results.
• Willingness to learn and adapt quickly.

Responsibilities

• Analyse cost drivers and identify areas of concern.
• Lead process improvements to reduce operational costs.
• Build strong relationships across teams.
• Ensure process compliance and drive adherence.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Adaptability to fast-paced environment

Data-driven decision making

Job description

The Express Store Costs Analyst role plays a critical role in managing and controlling store‑level activities that drive operational expenditure. This includes monitoring and analysing key cost areas such as Employment Costs, Waste and Markdowns, Repairs and Maintenance, and other store‑related expenses. By delivering actionable insights and supporting cost‑reduction initiatives, the Store Costs Analyst helps safeguard profitability and enable sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse cost drivers and identify areas of concern, ensuring proactive management of expenditure.
• Lead process improvements to uncover smarter, more efficient ways of working that reduce operational costs.
• Build strong cross‑functional relationships, fostering collaboration and alignment across teams.
• Ensure process compliance across all sites, partnering with Retail teams to address gaps and drive adherence.
• Adhere to the hybrid way of working (minimum 3 days a week in a Home Office, with possible additional on‑site days).

What we’re looking for

• Analytical and data‑driven, skilled in using data to make informed decisions and optimise results.
• Strong communicator with great personal skills to work with people at all levels – not just in our business, but also beyond it.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced environment, with the ability to manage change and drive results.
• Agile and effective decision maker, willing to move, fail and learn fast.
• Obsessed about our purpose and our customers.

Benefits

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 15% colleague discount in store and online
• Free access to wellbeing services such as Stream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking to theme parks and cinemas.
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated.
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.

We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud of Asda and proud to be themselves.