Job Description

About the role

We have a unique and exciting opportunity to be part of our newly launched Scoot division. This role is crucial in managing the day-to-day financial operations of the Scoot business, ensuring accurate financial reporting and providing analytical support to drive informed decision-making. You will play a key role in supporting the wider Booker Retail business with financial insights, helping to shape the success of this new venture. This position does not have direct reports but offers the opportunity to work closely with stakeholders across the business.


We offer a hybrid working model, with three days based at one of our regional offices -- Watford, High Wycombe, Wellingborough, or Eccles -- and two days working from home, providing flexibility and work-life balance.


You will be responsible for

Reporting to the Booker Retail Finance Manager, the key responsibilities of this role include:

Preparing

weekly sales reports

, ensuring alignment between retail sales and wholesale sales uplifts. Conducting

monthly profit and loss analysis

, comparing actuals against business cases. Leading

budgeting, latest estimate (LE) planning, and forecasting

activities. Managing and overseeing

invoice and credit processes

related to handheld terminals, commission charges, and marketing support. Overseeing

third-party logistics (3PL) management

and ensuring rebate credits are processed back to Booker Group. Administering and controlling

sales incentive schemes

to drive performance. Supporting the

Commercial Finance Manager

with ad hoc analytical work outside of the Scoot framework.

You will need

To succeed in this role, you should be a proactive, results-driven individual with strong attention to detail, accuracy, and integrity.

Qualified Accountant

(preferred) with a relevant

degree

(desirable).

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Strong communication skills

, both written and verbal.

Advanced IT proficiency

, particularly in

Excel

.

Team player

, capable of collaborating across multiple sites.

Willingness to travel

to other sites as required.

About The Company

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.


Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we're a place where Everyone's Welcome.


We know life looks a little different for each of us. That's why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

We're proud that Booker is a

Disability Confident Committed

employer and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact

recruitment@bookergroup.com

Please note
We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.
On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.
Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco
For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk
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