Commercial Finance Analyst

AO; Telford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (bank holidays)

Pension: 5% employer contribution

AO Arena tickets

Health & wellbeing programme

Discounts across product range

Family leave

Paid charity days

Free Food Thursday

Job summary

AO Recycling, part of the AO family, is seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst for our Halesfield, Telford office. You will turn data into insights, support decision-making and help develop KPI reporting, while consolidation templates and month-end processes.

We offer CIMA study support, an opportunity to work with senior stakeholders, and a clear path for professional development in a fast-paced, sustainability-driven business.

Qualifications

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related subject (2:1 preferred).
• Experience working in a finance, commercial or analytical role would be helpful.
• Advanced Excel skills and an interest in using AI to work smarter.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with senior stakeholders across the business.

Responsibilities

• Turn data into insights, helping our commercial and operational teams understand performance and drive improvement across the business.
• Deliver accurate reporting and analysis that supports decision-making; Create and develop KPI reporting.
• Maintain and enhance consolidation templates used for AO Group Finance reporting; Support with month-end processes and performance reviews.
• Work with our IT Projects team to help automate reporting, making information more accessible, accurate and timely.
• Collaborate with operational teams to identify process improvements that drive both commercial and operational efficiencies.
• Develop a deep understanding of how AO Recycling operates, identifying key profit and cost drivers and making recommendations to improve performance.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related subject (2:1 preferred)

Job description

At AO Recycling, we're giving electricals a second life. As part of the AO family, we operate one of the UK’s largest and most advanced WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) recycling facilities, helping reduce waste and create a more sustainable future.

We're looking for a Commercial Finance Analyst who’s ready to take the next step in their career in a fast-paced business. You'll help us better understand performance, identify opportunities, and make informed business decisions through analysis and reporting. We're looking for someone who’s naturally curious and loves solving problems with data.

For the right person, we'll also provide support towards completing your CIMA qualification, helping you continue your professional development while building your career with AO. This is an office-based role working 5 days per week in our Halesfield Telford office.

Here’s What You Can Expect To Be Doing

In this exciting role, your responsibilities will include:

• Turn data into insights, helping our commercial and operational teams understand performance and drive improvement across the business.
• Deliver accurate reporting and analysis that supports decision-making; Create and develop KPI reporting.
• Maintain and enhance consolidation templates used for AO Group Finance reporting; Support with month-end processes and performance reviews.
• Work with our IT Projects team to help automate reporting, making information more accessible, accurate and timely.
• Collaborate with operational teams to identify process improvements that drive both commercial and operational efficiencies.
• Develop a deep understanding of how AO Recycling operates, identifying key profit and cost drivers and making recommendations to improve performance.

A Few Things About You

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role; to be considered, you'll need to have an unrestricted and ongoing right to work in the UK, both now and in the future. We're also looking for candidates with:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related subject (2:1 preferred) and a commitment to studying towards a CIMA qualification.
• Experience working in a finance, commercial or analytical role would be helpful.
• Advanced Excel skills and an interest in using AI to work smarter. We're looking for a proactive, can-do attitude with the drive to learn and develop.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with senior stakeholders across the business.

Our benefits are designed to cover the moments that matter to AOers. From health and wellness to giving back - you'll be rewarded inside and outside of work.

• Holidays; 25 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Pension; Contribute 5% of your annual salary and we'll do the same, giving you a little extra support for the future.
• Be a VIP at the AO Arena; we have loads of opportunities to win free tickets and pre-sale access!
• Health & wellbeing; discounted gym membership, and our Help @ Hand scheme giving you access to virtual GP's, Mental Health support and much more.
• Discounts; exclusive discounts across our product range.
• Family leave; Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave.
• Making a difference; 2 fully paid days a year to donate your time to any charity of your choice.
• Free Food Thursday - Last Thursday of every month, lunch is on us as a way of saying thank you for your efforts!

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