FP&A Analyst

ao.com; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electrical retail sector is seeking a detail-oriented FP&A Analyst. In this pivotal role, you'll dive into data, craft forecasting models, and provide insights that impact decision-making. This position involves collaborating closely with teams, producing reports, and driving performance improvements. A strong background in financial analysis, as well as proficiency in Excel, is essential. Join us to leverage your analytical skills in an engaging environment focused on creativity and innovation.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Pension matching at 5%

Discounted gym membership

Virtual GP's and mental health support

Volunteer days for charity

Complimentary breakfast and coffee

Qualifications

• Experience in an FP&A/finance role with knowledge of financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel – formulas and PivotTables; Power Query is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce weekly reports with input from all business areas.
• Build forecasting models demonstrating current and expected performance.
• Support the leadership team with analysis and strategic planning.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Forecasting

Data Analysis

Excel

Education

Currently studying ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

We’re looking for a detail-oriented FP&A Analyst who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and get stuck into the numbers that really matter. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our business—digging into data, building smart forecasting models, and turning insights into actions that help teams make better decisions every day.

You’ll be the go-to person for understanding what’s driving performance, spotting trends, and helping shape the way we plan and operate. If you enjoy solving problems, asking the right questions, and making data less daunting, we’d love to have you on board.

We believe our people are our superpower. That’s why we’re all in, together, five days a week onsite—because creativity, collaboration, and growth thrive face-to-face. If a £1 bet in a pub between two mates can become the UK’s most trusted electrical retailer, just imagine what we can do next.

Here's What You Can Expect To Be Doing

• Produce weekly reports with input from all business areas
• Build forecasting models demonstrating current and expected performance
• Develop financial models and analysis to support strategies
• Support the leadership team with analysis and strategic planning
• Manage and develop a suite of KPI reports and dashboards
• Analyse budgets, forecasts, and trends in detail
• Drive improvement throughout the P&L, challenging key metrics and areas of opportunity
• Monitor and forecast marketing and sales trends
• Highlight performance vs market
• Gather data on consumers, competitors, and markets
• Conduct ad hoc research on specific market conditions

A Few Things About You

• Currently studying (ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA) or eager to start
• Experience in an FP&A/finance role with knowledge of financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel – formulas and PivotTables; Power Query is a plus

A Bit About Us

When it comes to appliances and electricals, we’ve got the lot. Washing machines? Yep. TVs? Check. Laptops? Absolutely. Everything except doorbells (just kidding, we’ve got those too).

We’re known for helping our customers brilliantly—and it’s no different for AOers. We care about more than your CV, because together we can do extraordinary things.

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 plus bank holidays (increasing to 27 days after 2 years)
• Pension: Contribute 5% of your salary; we match it
• VIP access at the AO Arena with free tickets and pre-sale opportunities
• Health & wellbeing: discounted gym membership, onsite spa, virtual GP’s, mental health support, and more
• Discounts across our product range
• Enhanced family leave: Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption leave
• Volunteer days: 2 paid days annually for charity work
• On-site perks: free parking, complimentary breakfast, and coffee at our subsidized Starbucks

Visit our AO Benefits page for all benefits and perks.