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Junior Operational Cost Analyst

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United Kingdom
Entry level
United Kingdom
Entry level
Responsible for cost control and reporting for a £250+ million OPEX budget, including data analysis and purchase order management.
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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, then please contact [email protected] or [email protected]

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

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Everything you'll love

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.

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

Top Skills

Excel
PowerPoint
SAP
Word

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