FP&A Analyst

JIM - Jobs In Manchester; Bolton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electrical retail sector is seeking a detail-oriented FP&A Analyst. This role involves analyzing financial data and producing reports to support strategic decision-making. Candidates should be studying or qualified in ACA/ACCA/CIMA and have strong Excel skills. Enjoy a vibrant work culture with numerous benefits, from holiday packages to health and wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Exclusive discounts across product range

Health and wellbeing perks

Paid charity leave

Onsite parking and free breakfast

Qualifications

• Currently studying or willing to start ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Experience in a FP&A/finance role with knowledge of financial statements.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Job Overview

About The Role

We’re looking for a detailed orientated 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 right 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’re someone who enjoys solving problems, asking the right questions, and making data feel 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 when we’re 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 budget, forecasts and deeper analysis of trends
• Drive improvement throughout the P&L, challenging key metrics and areas of opportunity
• Monitoring and forecasting 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 keen to start
• Experience of working in a FP&A/finance role with knowledge of financial statements, (P&L, balance sheet, cashflow).
• Microsoft Excel skills – including formulas and PivotTables. Power Query an advantage!
  
  

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 what’s on your CV, because together we can do extraordinary things.

Our Benefits

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 with us!)
• 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, an onsite spa 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.
• On site perks; start your day with free on site parking, grabbing a complimentary breakfast and a coffee at our subsidised Starbucks!
  
  

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