Commercial Analyst Intern
First seen by Alion on Oct 31, 2026. Finlays scores B on the Alion truth index.
Finlays is a subsidiary of the Swire Group, a diversified conglomerate headquartered in London. It is a leading independent business-to-business supplier of tea, coffee, and botanical solutions to beverage brand owners worldwide. The group has established itself as a reliable, responsible, innovative, and sustainable supplier with a deep knowledge and passion for its products.
Kickstart Your Career in the Tea Industry
The Commercial Analyst Intern will support the business in using data, market information and commercial insights to improve decision-making, strengthen customer performance and support profitable growth. The role will work closely with the Commercial, Finance, Logistics and Customer-facing teams to ensure that relevant commercial information is accurate, timely and useful for business decisions. The successful candidate will help the Commercial team understand business performance, identify opportunities and risks, monitor market developments, and support the achievement of commercial and financial objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Support the preparation and analysis of commercial and business performance reports.
Analyse sales, margins, pricing, volumes, and customer performance to identify trends and opportunities.
Support the commercial team with pricing and profitability analysis.
Assist in monitoring sales pipelines, customer opportunities and business performance.
Conduct market research and provide insights on market trends, competitors, customers and industry developments.
Support the preparation of customer account plans, business reviews and management presentations.
Assist with forecasting, budgeting and commercial scenario analysis.
Work with Finance and other teams to support working-capital and customer account analysis.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date commercial information and ensure data consistency across relevant systems.
Develop and maintain dashboards and other analytical tools to support decision-making.
Highlight commercial risks, performance gaps, and opportunities to the relevant teams.
Support the implementation and monitoring of commercial initiatives and strategic projects.
Collaborate with Commercial, Finance, Logistics, and other internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate
Qualifications.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Commerce, Business, Engineering or a related field.
Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret data and translate findings into practical business insights.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Knowledge of Power BI, SQL, CRM systems or other data-analysis tools will be an added advantage.
Previous internship, project, or academic experience involving commercial analysis, finance, business analysis, pricing, or market research is an advantage.
An interest in commodities, international trade, tea or commercial business environments is desirable.
Other Key Competencies:
Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to work independently, manage priorities and meet deadlines.
A proactive, curious and commercially minded approach to problem-solving.
What You’ll Gain
1-Year Paid Internship Contract
Hands-on experience in world-class Tea Operations
Structured mentorship and coaching from seasoned professionals
- Exposure to international trading processes and operational excellence practices
Opportunities to contribute to real-time problem-solving and process improvement
HOW TO APPLY
Email your CV (max 2 pages) and a brief cover letter (max 1 page) explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Your application should reach us no later than 15th November 2026.
Finlays is a subsidiary of the Swire Group, a diversified conglomerate headquartered in London. It is a leading independent business-to-business supplier of tea, coffee, and botanical solutions to beverage brand owners worldwide. The group has established itself as a reliable, responsible, innovative, and sustainable supplier with a deep knowledge and passion for its products.
Kickstart Your Career in the Tea Industry
The Commercial Analyst Intern will support the business in using data, market information and commercial insights to improve decision-making, strengthen customer performance and support profitable growth. The role will work closely with the Commercial, Finance, Logistics and Customer-facing teams to ensure that relevant commercial information is accurate, timely and useful for business decisions. The successful candidate will help the Commercial team understand business performance, identify opportunities and risks, monitor market developments, and support the achievement of commercial and financial objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Support the preparation and analysis of commercial and business performance reports.
Analyse sales, margins, pricing, volumes, and customer performance to identify trends and opportunities.
Support the commercial team with pricing and profitability analysis.
Assist in monitoring sales pipelines, customer opportunities and business performance.
Conduct market research and provide insights on market trends, competitors, customers and industry developments.
Support the preparation of customer account plans, business reviews and management presentations.
Assist with forecasting, budgeting and commercial scenario analysis.
Work with Finance and other teams to support working-capital and customer account analysis.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date commercial information and ensure data consistency across relevant systems.
Develop and maintain dashboards and other analytical tools to support decision-making.
Highlight commercial risks, performance gaps, and opportunities to the relevant teams.
Support the implementation and monitoring of commercial initiatives and strategic projects.
Collaborate with Commercial, Finance, Logistics, and other internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate
Qualifications.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Commerce, Business, Engineering or a related field.
Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret data and translate findings into practical business insights.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Knowledge of Power BI, SQL, CRM systems or other data-analysis tools will be an added advantage.
Previous internship, project, or academic experience involving commercial analysis, finance, business analysis, pricing, or market research is an advantage.
An interest in commodities, international trade, tea or commercial business environments is desirable.
Other Key Competencies:
Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to work independently, manage priorities and meet deadlines.
A proactive, curious and commercially minded approach to problem-solving.
What You’ll Gain
1-Year Paid Internship Contract
Hands-on experience in world-class Tea Operations
Structured mentorship and coaching from seasoned professionals
- Exposure to international trading processes and operational excellence practices
Opportunities to contribute to real-time problem-solving and process improvement
HOW TO APPLY
Email your CV (max 2 pages) and a brief cover letter (max 1 page) explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Your application should reach us no later than 15th November 2026.