Graduate Finance Analyst - Catering

Moto; Dunstable; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Dunstable is seeking a recent graduate for the Graduate Finance Analyst position. This role offers a salary between £28,000 and £30,000 and involves providing data-driven insights to support commercial finance. The successful candidate will participate in a 3-year graduate scheme, gaining exposure across various finance teams and developing core skills to drive strategic decision-making. Flexible hybrid work arrangements are also available.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Up to 60% discount for family and friends

Enhanced benefits including maternity, paternity, pension, and sick pay

Funding for qualifications

Qualifications

• Ongoing support and mentoring from senior finance team members.
• Structured training to build foundational knowledge in commercial finance.
• Encouragement to pursue relevant qualifications (e.g., CIMA, ACCA).

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply the basics of commercial finance.
• Assist in analysing sales performance by site and product category.
• Contribute to improving existing processes and reporting methods.

Skills

Strong IT Skills, including advanced Excel

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Curiosity about the "why" behind the numbers

Education

A 2.1 degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business

Job description

Overview

Graduate Finance Analyst - Catering £28,000 - £30,000
Toddington - Hybrid - 2 days in the office
37.5 hours Monday - Friday

This entry-level role offers an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to start their career in Commercial Finance. As a Graduate Catering Analyst, you will support the Senior Commercial Catering Finance Manager and Brand Teams by providing data-driven insights and assisting in financial analysis to help improve sales and profitability. You will also receive training and hands-on experience to develop a solid understanding of the fundamentals of Commercial Finance, setting the foundation for a successful finance career.

This is a 3-year Finance Graduate Scheme designed to give you broad exposure across our Commercial Finance and wider business functions. You\'ll rotate through different teams to build core financial skills and gain a deep understanding of how finance supports strategic decision-making.

1st Rotation – Catering Finance Analyst

• Learn and apply the basics of commercial finance, including profit and loss analysis, cost management, and sales performance reporting.


• Assist in analysing sales performance by site and product category to identify trends and opportunities.


• Support in evaluating the financial impact of trading initiatives such as promotions and pricing changes.


• Work collaboratively with other finance analysts to understand the wider business.


• Help ensure decision-making is backed by data and contribute to post-initiative reviews.


• Contribute to forecasting processes, ensuring sales and cost data reflect current performance.


• Assist in managing the Cost of Sales process to ensure accurate financial reporting.


• Participate in monthly reporting by helping explain performance trends and contributing to commentary.


• Take part in ad hoc analysis and cross-functional projects as needed.


• Contribute to improving existing processes and reporting methods through new ideas and approaches.

2nd and 3rd Rotation will be confirmed nearer the end of the first rotation, once the Analyst has had experience within the Finance setting.

Learning & Development

• Ongoing support and mentoring from senior finance team members.


• Structured training to build foundational knowledge in commercial finance, budgeting, and forecasting.


• Exposure to real-life business decision-making and commercial strategy.


• Opportunities to develop Excel and analytical skills in a business context.


• Encouragement to pursue relevant qualifications (e.g., CIMA, ACCA) as part of career development.

To be considered for our Graduate role you will have:

• A 2.1 degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business


• Study Support offered towards an Accounting Qualification


• Strong IT Skills, including advanced Excel


• An interest in Business Partnering, with excellent communication skills and the ability to engage stakeholders


• Curiosity about the "why" behind the numbers


• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise as required, and manage stakeholder expectations accordingly


• Great attention to detail

What can I expect in return?

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays


• Life assurance


• Up to 60% discount for you, your partner, family and friends


• Enhanced benefits, including maternity, paternity, pension, sick pay and life assurance


• Fabulous training and development opportunities including funding qualifications

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