Commercial Finance Analyst Job at AO (Telford)

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 commercially minded Commercial Finance Analyst to join our growing Commercial Finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a part-qualified accountant who's ready to take the next step in their career, working closely with senior stakeholders and gaining genuine exposure to the commercial drivers of a fast-paced business. You'll play a key role in helping us understand performance, identify opportunities, and make better business decisions through insightful analysis and reporting. We're looking for someone who's naturally curious, loves solving problems with data, and is keen to develop into a trusted finance business partner. For the right person, we'll also provide support towards completing your CIMA qualification, helping you continue your professional development while building a successful career with AO.

Job Responsibility

Deliver accurate, reliable reporting and analysis that supports strategic and operational decision-making
Own the daily, weekly and monthly reporting for our recycling operations, with a particular focus on our appliance recycling facility at Halesfield
Partner with colleagues across Commercial Finance to provide meaningful insights and build commercial understanding throughout the business
Develop a deep understanding of how AO Recycling operates, identifying key profit and cost drivers and making recommendations to improve performance
Maintain and enhance consolidation templates used for AO Group Finance reporting
Create and develop KPI reporting that helps stakeholders make informed decisions and improve results
Work closely with our IT Projects team to help automate reporting, making information more accessible, accurate and timely
Deliver regular reporting to stakeholders across the business, ensuring it is completed accurately and on time
Collaborate with operational teams to identify process improvements that drive both commercial and operational efficiencies
Support the Senior Commercial Manager with month-end processes and performance reviews

Requirements

A degree in Finance, Business or a related subject (2:1 preferred)
Experience of working in a finance, commercial or analytical role
A commitment to studying towards a CIMA qualification
Advanced Excel skills and a keen interest in using AI to work smarter
Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders across the business
A proactive, can-do attitude with the drive to learn and develop

What we offer

25 days holiday - earn more days the longer you’re with us, with the option to buy more too
Carry any leftover annual leave into the next holiday year
Staff discount at ao.com & discounted gym offers
Free on-site breakfast
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Packages
2x fully paid charity days a year
Internal first approach to recruitment - you get first dibs on any new jobs across the business

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