Junior Commercial Analyst

Driver Hire Borders; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the commercial finance sector, where you will enhance your career by supporting income management and driving growth. This role requires an analytical mindset to optimize margin performance and effectively collaborate with category managers and finance teams. As part of a supportive team, you'll contribute to pivotal financial reporting and analysis efforts.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify risks and opportunities.
• Experience in managing or supporting financial reporting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage income and drive growth in a category area.
• Undertake variance analysis on key initiatives.
• Provide support to the Commercial Finance Manager.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Job description

What's in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package

About the role

This role can be based in either our Wellingborough, Eccles or Watford offices. Reporting to a Commercial Finance Manager, you will be responsible in supporting the Commercial Finance team in proactively managing income and driving growth in a category area. This role involves working closely with the Category Managers and Finance teams to ensure good understanding of both front and back income, reviewing all commercial income areas of the business.

You will be responsible for

• Ensuring full understanding of margin performance, promotional and margin investments.
• Accuracy of all Commercial Income entries through management reporting.
• Dealing with supplier queries in respect invoicing, ensuring payment cycles and cash flow opportunities are achieved.
• Providing support to the Commercial Finance Manager in producing periodic performance updates to the Product teams.
• Undertaking variance analysis on key initiatives and income streams.
• I am responsible for providing the Category teams with status updates on terms agreements.
• Supporting the Commercial Analysts in Margin reviews, Terms evaluations , giving recommendations to Category Managers to grow cash profit.
• Support Project based work where required.
• Fully support and assist the wider finance team in ensure control on processes.

You will need

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify risks, spot opportunities, and deliver commercial insight

• A proactive mindset with a focus on improving cash profit and commercial performance

• A strong understanding of margin performance, commercial income, and supplier terms

• Experience in managing or supporting financial reporting, including accuracy in accruals and entries

• Confidence in dealing with supplier queries and ensuring timely resolution to support cash flow

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, particularly when working with Category Managers and wider finance teams

• Ability to support and influence decision-making through variance analysis and performance reporting

• Commitment to high standards of documentation, compliance, and adherence to GSCOP and audit requirements

• A collaborative approach to supporting project work and continuous process improvement

• A customer-focused attitude, delivering accurate work on time without compromising service quality