<h2>About the role</h2><p>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.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>We offer a <strong>hybrid working model</strong>, with <strong>three days</strong> in our High Wycombe office and <strong>two days</strong> working from home, providing flexibility and work-life balance.</p><h2>Main Responsibilities</h2><p><strong>Reporting to the Booker Retail Finance Manager, the key responsibilities of this role include:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Preparing <strong>weekly sales reports</strong>, ensuring alignment between retail sales and wholesale sales uplifts.</p></li><li><p>Conducting <strong>monthly profit and loss analysis</strong>, comparing actuals against business cases.</p></li><li><p>Leading <strong>budgeting, latest estimate (LE) planning, and forecasting</strong> activities.</p></li><li><p>Managing and overseeing <strong>invoice and credit processes</strong> related to handheld terminals, commission charges, and marketing support.</p></li><li><p>Overseeing <strong>third-party logistics (3PL) management</strong> and ensuring rebate credits are processed back to Booker Group.</p></li><li><p>Administering and controlling <strong>sales incentive schemes</strong> to drive performance.</p></li><li><p>Supporting the <strong>Commercial Finance Manager</strong> with ad hoc analytical work outside of the Scoot framework.</p></li></ul><h2>You will need</h2><p>To succeed in this role, you should be a proactive, results-driven individual with strong attention to detail, accuracy, and integrity.</p><ul><li><p><strong>Qualified Accountant</strong> (preferred) with a relevant <strong>degree</strong> (desirable).</p></li><li><p><strong>Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills</strong>, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.</p></li><li><p><strong>Strong communication skills</strong>, both written and verbal.</p></li><li><p><strong>Advanced IT proficiency</strong>, particularly in <strong>Excel</strong>.</p></li><li><p><strong>Team player</strong>, capable of collaborating across multiple sites.</p></li><li><p><strong>Willingness to travel</strong> to other sites as required.</p></li></ul><h2>What's in it for you</h2><p>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:</p><ul><li>A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.</li><li>After 4-weeks 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&amp;F purchases.</li><li>10% off pay monthly &amp; SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.</li><li>Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.</li><li>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.</li><li>50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.</li><li>Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates</li><li>An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.</li><li>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.</li><li>Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.</li><li>Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay</li><li>Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.</li><li>A great holiday package</li></ul><p class="flex justify-end my-8"><a class="btn flex items-center bg-orange w-full md:w-1/2 md:p-5 text-left text-xl" href="https://applybookercareers.com/members/?j=25162" target="_blank">Apply now <span class="text-4xl font-light grow text-right">&gt;</span></a></p>