Finance Data Analyst

We’re Pret: proud makers of freshly made food, organic coffee, and big ideas. Across 750+ shops and 20+ countries, our teams are shaping the future of Pret through innovation, inclusion, great customer service and a shared passion for doing the right thing. We’re growing fast on our mission to be the employer of choice in hospitality, everywhere we operate – so this an exciting time to hop on board.

We Believe in Growing Good Things

Growth is at the heart of everything we do. From the freshly hand-made food we create every day, to supporting our teams, we help our people grow in confidence, skills and to pursue their unique paths. Pret is where passionate, hardworking, wonderful people (like you!) find what they need to shine. And the proof is in the pudding – over 80% of our Managers started on the shop floor! So did 20% of our Support Centre teams, including our CEO, Pano.   

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a Data Analyst to join our Operations Finance Business Partnering team, where you’ll play a key role in transforming how we manage and use data. This role is focused on streamlining data management practices, driving efficiency through automation, and enhancing the quality and impact of our reporting. You’ll also explore new data sources to unlock deeper insights and enable faster, more informed decision-making.

As a Data Analyst at Pret, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference. You’ll support a variety of strategic projects and play a central role in helping our Operations team drive sales, improve cost efficiency, and deliver operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting the Operations Business Partnering Lead on various projects by providing technical support on data extraction, manipulation and reporting.
• Streamlining data management by automating and improving existing reports and developing innovative solutions to enhance reporting efficiency
• Leveraging tools such as SQL, Python, R or Scala to explore new data sources and generate insightful analytics that support performance monitoring and informed decision-making within the Operations Team
• Proactively interrogating and analysing data sets we capture as a business and looking at the best ways to build this out to provide richer information to support business decisions
• Collaborating with the wider Data team to connect data sources, facilitate wider analysis and enable the business partnering team to support the business as efficiently as possible.
• Supporting the creation and timely delivery of high-quality data reports to key stakeholders
• Working closely with the Technology teams to ensure the data used is of a high standard and is readily available

Experience and Skills required

• Experience in a fast-paced environment, answering key business questions with analytical rigour
• Extensive experience in bringing data to life either agency or client side
• Proven record of completing complex pieces of analysis to help determine business decisions
• Extensive experience using SQL, Python, R or Scala
• A data driven, strategic thinker with a pro-active approach to delivering quality and value
• Ability to meet deadlines and a capable communicator in conveying research results, whether written, verbal or via presentation to all levels of management
• A proven track record of using data to effect change and produce tangible results that drive business value
• A good knowledge of Pret a Manger and its current propositions
• Ideally, have a good knowledge of the quick service restaurant market and the changes that are shaping it
• Ability to establish, develop and foster effective relationships across the business
• Experience with reporting solutions (e.g. PowerBI, Tableau, Spotfire) also a plus
• Experience working in a global business, delivering insight across European and International markets beneficial
• An aptitude for problem solving
• and constructive pushback
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills

About you

• Be kind, honest and generous: bring genuine warmth and your authentic self to work every day.
• Bring your passion: share our passion for food and exceptional customer service.
• Spread joy every day: small acts of kindness are a big part of what makes the Pret experience special.

We offer

• Fixed Term Contract until 31st December 2026
• £40,000- £45,000 with 10% performance related bonus
• Gold Card: We love making people’s day through our food and drinks. That goes for our teams too. That’s why everyone gets a Gold Card. When you’re in the office, your food and drinks are on us. And when you’re not, you can use your Gold Card to get up to 5 Barista-made drinks a day, and 50% off everything else (food, snacks, bottled drinks – the lot).

A few more perks

• You’ll get 33 days of annual leave (including flexible Bank Holidays), pro rata for the duration of your fixed-term contract ending December 2026.
• Free private medical cover, with the option to add family or partner at an additional cost 
• 4% of your pension contribution matched by Pret
• Life assurance at 3x annual salary  
• Flexible Benefits Platform packed with lifestyle discounts
• Season ticket loans 
• Healthcare cash plan  
• Financial wellbeing provisions 
• Free mortgage services 
• Opportunities to support our charity, The Pret Foundation

We also offer

• Individual ways to grow - We offer lots of opportunities for learning, whether you join us for a short stint or the long game, you’re good to grow with us. Including fully funded professional qualifications, leadership development and mentoring.
• Diversity and belonging - Everyone is welcome at Pret, we want you to feel confident and valued for who you are and to truly belong.
• Pace and variety - Our work is fast paced with lots of variety, you’ll build a diverse skill set and learn a lot!
• Community and purpose - We’re proud to make a difference through The Pret Foundation, from tackling homelessness to reducing food waste and creating positive change for people and communities.

Our values

• Happy Teams Happy Customers
• Amazing Standards Every day
• Never Standing Still
• Doing The Right Thing

The interview journey

Every interview process at Pret begins with the same two stages. First, you’ll have a relaxed 30-minute conversation with our recruitment team so we can get to know you and your experience. Next, you’ll be invited to a one-hour, in-person interview with the hiring manager at our Head Office in London Victoria.

Depending on the role and function, there may be additional stages. These could include time spent in one of our shops, completing a task, or meeting a senior leader.

Before you apply

This role is based at Pret’s Support Centre in London Victoria, where we work in a hybrid way - typically three days a week in the office.

We’d love to get to know you, not a robot, so please do not rely on AI to complete your application.

Deadline to apply for this role:16.03.2026