Graduate Scheme – Finance, Insight & Commercial Analysis

Booker; Eccles; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discounts across Booker and/

Tesco share schemes

Matched pension

Life assurance

Wellbeing support services

Job summary

Booker is offering a Finance & Commercial Analysis Graduate Scheme based in Eccles or Wellingborough. The programme rotates across Commercial and Foodservice/Retail analytics, giving hands-on experience to drive trading decisions and customer insights.

You will support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning, build dashboards, and work with stakeholders to translate insights into action. A structured development path leads to leadership opportunities within Booker and Tesco Group.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical mindset and numerical ability
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Comfort working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to uncover trends and opportunities
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate insight into action
• Build dashboards and reports to inform decision-making
• Take increasing ownership as you progress through the programme

Skills

Data analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Dashboards

Stakeholder communication

Education

2:2 degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

About the role

Location: Eccles or Wellingborough.

Are you passionate about data, insight, and turning numbers into meaningful business decisions? Our Finance & Commercial Analysis Graduate Scheme is designed to develop analytical talent into future leaders who drive performance through insight and strategic thinking.

This rotational graduate scheme gives you exposure to key analytical and finance-focused areas of the business:

• Commercial Analyst

  Build a strong foundation in commercial performance analysis. You’ll work with data to evaluate trends, support trading decisions, and provide insight that drives business growth and profitability.

• Foodservice / Retail Analyst

  Gain hands‑on experience supporting either our Foodservice or Retail teams. You’ll analyse customer behaviour, track performance, and help shape strategies that improve sales and customer satisfaction across channels.

You’ll Get

• Structured learning and development throughout the programme
• Exposure to senior leaders and real business challenges
• Clear progression opportunities following successful completion
• A supportive and inclusive environment where you can thrive

Salary: £33,000

Start Date: 6 Sept 2027

You will be responsible for

• Analysing data to uncover trends and performance opportunities
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Working with stakeholders to translate insight into action
• Building dashboards and reports to inform decision-making
• Taking increasing ownership as you progress through the programme

You will need

This section is here to help you get a feel for what each scheme is about and what might suit you best. Don’t worry if you don’t have all the skills listed - we don’t expect you to. We’re looking for potential, curiosity, and a willingness to learn. We’ll support you to build the rest.

• A passion for people, understanding customer needs and ensuring products and services are delivered effectively
• Enjoy working with and supporting others to achieve shared goals, and build positive relationships and collaborate effectively with a wide range of people.
• Have strong problem‑solving skills and a desire to continuously improve things.
• Be curious about how a business operates and what drives great customer experiences.
• Demonstrate initiative and a willingness to take ownership of challenges.
• Be adaptable and resilient in fast‑paced, changing environments.
• Show enthusiasm for developing leadership skills and making a positive impact on teams and customers.
• Strong communicators who can influence and inspire others
• Commercially aware with a problem‑solving mindset
• On track for a 2:2 degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline

Whats in it for you?

At Booker, you'll be given real responsibility from day one and the opportunity to make a genuine impact in one of the UK's leading wholesale businesses. As part of the Tesco Group, you'll gain exposure to a large, fast‑paced operation while developing the skills, experience and confidence to grow into a future leadership role.

Alongside structured training, coaching and mentoring, you'll benefit from a competitive rewards package designed to support you both professionally and personally. This includes colleague discounts across Booker and Tesco, access to share schemes, a matched pension, life assurance and a range of wellbeing support services including a 24/7 Virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme. Click here to find out more.

About Us

You might know Booker as the UK's leading food and drink wholesaler, serving independent retailers, pubs, restaurants and local businesses across the country. But we're much more than that. With over 190 branches, distribution centres, logistics operations and support functions nationwide, it takes thousands of colleagues working together to keep our business moving and our customers thriving.

At Booker, our colleagues share one goal: helping our customers succeed. Whether that's ensuring the right products are in the right place at the right time, providing outstanding service, or finding new ways to improve how we operate, every role makes a difference. Just as no two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues, and that's something we celebrate.

We're a business where people can learn, grow and build rewarding careers. From day one, you'll be supported with training, development opportunities, mentoring and coaching to help you reach your potential. We have a strong track record of developing our people and promoting from within, creating exciting opportunities for those who are eager to learn and take on new challenges.

We're proud to be a place where everyone is welcome and valued. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and working environment where colleagues can be themselves and perform at their best. If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, we're here to help. And if you're excited about the opportunity but don't feel you meet every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you.