Commercial Analyst Intern

About the role

Finlays, a subsidiary of the Swire Group and a leading supplier of tea, coffee and botanical solutions to beverage brands, is looking for a Commercial Analyst Intern. The intern supports the use of data, market information and commercial insights to improve decision-making, strengthen customer performance and support profitable growth, working closely with the Commercial, Finance, Logistics and customer-facing teams.

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 pricing and profitability analysis, and assist in monitoring sales pipelines and customer opportunities.
• Conduct market research on trends, competitors, customers and industry developments.
• Help prepare customer account plans, business reviews and management presentations.
• Assist with forecasting, budgeting and commercial scenario analysis, and work with Finance on working-capital and customer account analysis.
• Maintain accurate commercial information and develop dashboards and analytical tools.
• Highlight commercial risks, performance gaps and opportunities, and support commercial initiatives and strategic projects.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Commerce, Business, Engineering or a related field.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills; previous commercial analysis, finance, business analysis, pricing or market research experience is an advantage.
• Good written and verbal English, attention to detail, independence and ability to meet deadlines.
• An interest in commodities, international trade, tea or commercial business environments is desirable.

Required skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Power BI, SQL, CRM systems or other data-analysis tools are an added advantage.

What we offer

• A 1-year paid internship contract.
• Hands-on experience in tea operations, with mentorship and exposure to international trading processes.

To apply, send a CV (max 2 pages) and a one-page cover letter by 15 November 2026.