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Senior Commercial Analyst

Employer
AO.com
Location
Crewe, UK
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
May 23, 2019

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Job Role
Commercial Finance Manager
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
A bit about us: We may have started small, but we've always had very big ideas. We launched in 2000 and we just haven't stopped; a years' worth of achievements always seems more like three at AO. Our customers and now our biggest advocates, and we've made millions of them happy. We've even launched in new territories throughout Europe. Sometimes we have to pinch ourselves. But, we're determined to be the best electrical retailer in Europe, and for that, you need to be driven. We need to be bold enough to try new things, and smart enough to see them through. We need to care about people, and we always like to have a little fun as we do it. More about the role: Our Senior Commercial Analyst will be a fundamental part of our Commercial team, which is a relatively young and energetic team. We are looking for someone with experience in commercial or financial analytics, with a strong drive to take their next step in their professional career. Here's what you can expect to be doing as our Senior Commercial Analyst: You will be responsible for consolidating, challenging and interpreting the KPI's and financial performance across the core business functions. You will have the confidence to question real time decision making and recommend alternative courses of action through on the spot cost benefit analysis. You will also be working with other areas of the business providing ad-hoc, financial and operational analysis. Other responsibilities include: - Managing the team of Commercial Analysts - Supporting the delivery of financial and operational reporting - Working with department managers to implement and monitor KPIs - Communicating information to internal and external stakeholders - Generating reports using a range of IT and database systems - Supporting the delivery of the monthly forecasts and the annual budget process A few things about you: You will be able to work under pressure and be driven to deliver objectives professionally and with a smile, so that you develop strong collaborative relationships. You will need to have a curious and active mind to be able to keep up with changing numbers, processes and targets. You will have a strong numerical ability, a key eye for detail, and demonstrate a strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel. The main aspects of the Senior Commercial Analyst role will rely on the ability to work fast paced to produce analysis and timely reporting mainly in Microsoft Excel. Strong analytical ability and an openness to expand your IT ability over time are our main requirements. Skills needed to become our Senior Commercial Analyst Essential: - Expert Microsoft Excel Skills - Deadline driven and the ability to manage your own workload - Capable of working with confidential and/or sensitive data - Experience of working a professional, busy business environment. Desirable: - CIMA/ Part CIMA/ Qualified through experience - Experience in delivering analysis to senior management/a group of peers - Experience in managing a small team - Financial or analytical background - Be highly numerate with a logical and analytical approach to problem solving - Microsoft Access exposure Why choose AO: It's not about the job you need now, it's about who you want to be and where you want go. The thing about AO is that you don't have to leave to move on. We have the kind of environment where people learn and thrive and be the best they can be. That's our values talking. We empower each and every person to push the boundaries of what's possible. We're growing rapidly and so should you. Our environment and our culture are vibrant and engaging, you almost have to feel it to believe it. "Our people are our biggest asset, they're our culture: that unique, indescribable thing that makes us really ; Great People Deserve Great Things: As an AO employee you can take full advantage of our benefits package. As well as fundamental benefits, like pensions and holidays, we have designed our "AO Perks" to help you out financially, make your work life a little easier or make your home life a lot more fun. For your chance to join our AO family and be part of our future as a Senior Commercial Analyst apply now

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