Finance Analyst - UK&I

at  Costa Limited

Join us at Costa Coffee, where our values drive everything we do – from being disciplined in our delivery to winning with warmth. As the UK’s leading coffee brand and a part of The Coca-Cola Company, we’re on a mission to become the world’s most loved coffee brand. We’re not satisfied with mediocre. Today, we’re a Total Coffee Company, delighting consumers worldwide with amazing coffee.
We’re excited to offer an opportunity within our Operations Finance team, where you’ll play a crucial role in supporting our equity store network to achieve profitability and drive growth. Join us in shaping the future of coffee excellence!
A bit about us…
We’re Costa Coffee, masters of our craft since 1971 when the Costa brothers opened their first Roastery in London. A lot has changed since then. You may know us as the UK’s leading coffee Brand. Now, you can find us in more than 40 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Americas. We’re on a mission to inspire the world to love great coffee. All enabled by being part of The Coca-Cola Company
FMCG and Costa X are our on-the-go products, helping us serve our B2B partners across the globe. And as for coffee technology, we’re trailblazing the industry. Here at Costa, it’s about doing a great job alongside brilliant people who share a passion for growth. And we promise we’ll always make sure you’re loving your craft.
A bit about the role…
This role is a part of the equity finance operations team, a respected core finance business partner to the UK&I Operations teams across our c1,500 equity stores.

The job holder is predominantly responsible for store reporting and sales forecasting as well as key month end support.

• Produce regular and ad hoc reports that support the operations plan and drive performance.
• Quickly and efficiently create new reports for specific projects or business initiatives to provide performance insights.
• Own the sales forecasting process and implement continuous improvements to set motivating store targets.
• Understand and perform appropriate month-end tasks, including budget management for openings and closures.
• Continuously improve processes and reporting to maximize automation.
• Support forecasting of store P&L lines, including data uploads into finance systems.
• Collaborate with other analysts to support each other and share best practices.

A bit about you…

A passion for insightful analysis and an inquisitive nature is just the start of what we’re looking for. So, what else makes a great Finance Analyst at Costa?

• Studying towards a finance qualification (ACCA/ CIMA)
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
• Commercially astute with an inquisitive and questioning nature
• IT systems literate and competent Excel user
• Power BI knowledge advantageous
• Minimum of 1 year’s finance experience

What we can offer…

We’re on a growth journey like no other; more countries, more propositions, and opportunities to stretch your skills alongside our warm people, so we want you to feel valued and rewarded with, great perks and benefits:

• BUPA Healthcare and Babylon GP
• Costa Pension Scheme
• Bonus Scheme
• Group Income Protection and Life Assurance
• 50% staff discount in our equity stores, 25% staff discount in franchise stores
• Access to The Coca-Cola Company Share Incentive Plan
• 25 days Holidays

Costa Coffee is made up of true experts and masters of their craft who stretch their limits to what’s possible. It’s why we work so well remotely. We trust our teams and embrace technology to help us collaborate. And if needed, we have offices all over the world for those important connection points. Our remote working allows you to balance your work and personal life, while retaining Costa’s much-loved culture.
Location: Remote role with the ability to travel to Costa office in Central London once a week
Here at Costa we encourage the sharing of diverse thoughts and ideas. We approach our work fearlessly and support one another to take a few risks. We learn and we grow constantly. Individuality is championed and we provide a culture where everyone feels included. You can be you at Costa

• Produce regular and ad hoc reports that support the operations plan and drive performance.
• Quickly and efficiently create new reports for specific projects or business initiatives to provide performance insights.
• Own the sales forecasting process and implement continuous improvements to set motivating store targets.
• Understand and perform appropriate month-end tasks, including budget management for openings and closures.
• Continuously improve processes and reporting to maximize automation.
• Support forecasting of store P&L lines, including data uploads into finance systems.
• Collaborate with other analysts to support each other and share best practices