Commercial Analyst

ao.com; Crewe; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK is seeking a Commercial Analyst to provide insights that shape strategy and drive business growth. In this pivotal role, you will analyze performance data, assist in budgeting, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including gym membership and pension contributions.

Benefits

Chance to win free tickets at the AO Arena

Subsidised gym membership

At least 5% pension contribution

Simply health cover

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into business insights.
• Experience in budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze operation performance data.
• Assist in preparation of financial forecasts and budgets.
• Drive process improvements within the commercial function.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

Innovation

Commercial Understanding

Education

CIMA

Job description

As a Commercial Analyst, you’ll do more than just analyse data — you’ll play a pivotal role in driving the business forward. You’ll provide the insights that shape strategy, guide smart financial decisions, and ensure we meet — and exceed — our targets. In this high-impact role, you’ll be central to our growth journey, helping to fuel the success of one of the UK’s leading logistics companies.

• Salary: £29,000 - £31,400 PA
• Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday (37.5 hours per week)
• Location: Crewe, CW1 6BF (Fully office based)

Here's What You Can Expect To Be Doing

• Analysis & Reporting: Monitor and Analyse operation performance data to identify trends, variances, risks, and cost- saving opportunities.
• Planning and Analysis: Identify and recommend improvement through data-driven insights and root cause analysis.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in the preparation and delivery of accurate financial forecasts and budgets, ensuring alignment with AO’s business objectives.
• KPI Development: Work with the wider commercial, finance and planning teams to define, monitor, and enhance key performance indicators, ensuring the business is on track with financial goals.
• Data Management: Maintain databases and systems, ensuring data integrity and timely reporting.
• Ad-Hoc Analysis: Support senior management with ad-hoc commercial analysis and special projects as needed.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive process improvements within the commercial function, including automation of reporting tools and financial processes.

A Few Things About You

• Be innovative: Can think out of your usual comfort zone, be proactive with a strong mind for continuous improvement.
• Be able to collaborate: Be able to foster strong collaborative relationships throughout our business.
• Be Methodical: Be able to adapt to fluctuating numbers, processes and target.
• Commercial Understanding: Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate date into clear business insights
• Self-Development: Have the ambition to development opportunities.
• Qualifications: CIMA or Work based experience desirable but not essential.

We have designed our benefits to cover everything from big moments to little help. As well as the essentials, like pensions and holidays, we’ve got our little own "AO Perks" to help you with the little things that matter.

· Chance to win free tickets every month at the AO Arena

· Subsidised gym membership

· At least 5% pension contribution

· Simply health cover with standard package but options to upgrade

To see all our benefits and perks, visit our AO benefits page.

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