Junior Operational Cost Analyst

ASDA; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retail company is seeking a Junior Operational Cost Analyst to assist in cost control and reporting in a dynamic environment. The role involves managing an annual OPEX budget and supporting supplier financial analysis. Ideal candidates are organised, logical, and proficient in Excel. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package including a discretionary bonus and various wellbeing 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

• Ability to adhere to deadlines and work with attention to detail.
• Confident in using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical skills with a logical approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the raising of Purchase Orders and receipting of invoices.
• Produce Daily/Weekly/Monthly reports as required.
• Support data analysis on supplier costs.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Work with Accounts Payable to ensure correct payment processing.

Skills

Organised and diligent

Logical analysis

Proficient with Excel

Self-development

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Title

Junior Operational Cost Analyst

Location

Asda House

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours Per Week

37.5

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits.

Category

Clerical Services

Closing Date

5 December 2025

We are looking for a junior operational cost analyst to work in a FUN dynamic and exciting environment. We put a lot of investment into our colleagues and are committed to ensure that you receive the relevant training to provide you with the opportunity to progress.

As a junior operational cost analyst, you will be part of a team that assists with cost control and reporting that collectively manages circa £250+ annual OPEX budget used to pay Asda’s technology suppliers who provide Asda with support or services.

The role is responsible for assisting with the annual spend of specific suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the raising of Purchase Orders and receipting of invoices
• Produce Daily/Weekly/Monthly reports as required
• Providing support with data analysis on supplier costs
• Identify opportunities for cost savings – (save money work smarter)
• Working with Accounts Payable to ensure payments are processed correctly

Key Requirements

• Organised and diligent with the ability to adhere to deadlines
• Logical and methodical approach to analysing data
• Confident with Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• An appetite for self-development and hard work – all with a smile

Desirable Requirements

• Experience of SAP

To ensure we balance moments where we know we need to collaborate together and the need for flexibility, Asda has a hybrid way of working with a minimum 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices. Over and above this, each area of Asda may have additional requirements which may require spending more days in the office, visiting suppliers, stores or depots.

If you have any questions on the role, please contact [e-mail] or [e-mail].

This role is open to job share / Part-time / Flexible working.

Everything you'll love

You will also get an excellent benefits package including:

• 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, enhanced 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 to be Asda and proud to be themselves.