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Commercial Finance Analyst
Commercial Finance Analyst – AO Recycling
Job Overview
At AO Recycling, we’re reinventing the future of electricals by giving them a second life. As part of the AO family, we run one of the UK’s largest and most advanced WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) recycling facilities. We’re reducing landfill waste and building a more sustainable future—and we need your talent to help us grow.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a part-qualified accountant ready to take the next step in their career. You’ll empower the Commercial Finance team by turning complex performance data into actionable insights, shadowing senior stakeholders and driving commercial strategy.
We’re looking for a commercially savvy analyst—someone who thrives on problem-solving with data, loves uncovering opportunities, and is eager to grow into a trusted finance partner.
As an added bonus, we’ll support you in completing your CIMA qualification, so you can develop long-term while contributing to our success.
Why This Role?
About the Role
You’ll join AO Recycling, a dynamic and purpose-driven business where every data-driven decision helps us make a real difference. By combining strategic financial analysis with hands-on operational support, you’ll provide critical insights to leaders across the company.
This isn’t just another finance job. You’ll be:
- Influencing business decisions with reporting and analysis.
- Acting as a bridge between finance and operational teams.
- Identifying cost-saving opportunities and performance improvements.
- Shaping the future of AO Recycling with data-backed recommendations.
Together, we’ll transform appliance recycling—one number at a time.
Responsibilities
Your role will include, but isn’t limited to:
- Deliver sharp, impactful reporting and analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making across our business.
- Own daily, weekly, and monthly reporting for our appliance recycling operations, with a spotlight on the Halesfield facility.
- Partner with the Commercial team to ensure finance insights drive commercial growth and operational efficiency.
- Deep dive into profit and cost drivers—spotting tendencies, trends, and areas for revenue enhancement.
- Maintain and refine AO Group’s financial consolidation models for accurate reporting.
- Design and improve KPIs that inform leadership and help the business excel.
- Collaborate with the IT Projects team to automate reporting processes, making data faster, more accessible, and error-free.
- Raise awareness among senior stakeholders, presenting findings clearly and propose actionable solutions.
- Optimise processes with operational colleagues to achieve both commercial and efficiency gains.
- Support the Senior Commercial Manager in month-end closures and performance reviews to ensure financial health.
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Who You Are
We’re looking for real talent who are as enthusiastic about analytics and problem-solving as they are eager to grow their career. If this resonates with you—then apply!
Your foundation:
- Degree in Finance, Business, or a closely related discipline (a 2:1 grade is desirable).
- Professional experience in finance, commercial, or analytical roles—but equally, a curious mind and commercial mindset.
- A commitment to self-development: currently studying towards the CIMA qualification (or planning to start soon).
- Advanced Excel skills, and a passion for innovating—discover how AI could revolutionise your impact.
Your attitude:
- Clarity in communication: translating financial complexities into digestible insights for colleagues across all levels.
- Aproactive, solutions-obsessed mindset: seeing challenges not as blockers, but as opportunities to learn and improve.
- Can-do energy and ambition: eager to build this role from the ground up, and take on new challenges with confidence.
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About AO Recycling (and AO)
We don’t just sell and recycle electricals—we’re building a legacy of sustainability, trust, and innovation.
For over 25 years, AO has been the UK’s top-rated electrical retailer, trusted by approaching 1 million customers (on Trustpilot). This trust is backed by our exceptional review scores (4.9 stars) and commitment to empowering teams.
We’re a people-first business. Because we know everyone has the power to make a difference every day, this is well more than a job—it’s a professional reward that matters.
Our Benefits
We reward values over minutes at your desk. So whether you’re a hardworking senior or just beginning your finance career, we have you covered both on and off the job:
- 25 days holiday per year, to start—earn more as you grow with AO, with the option to buy extra.
- Flexibility: unused annual leave carries over to the next year.
- AO Staff discount, plus exclusive gym partnerships.
- Free on-site breakfast—fuel your beginners.
- Generous parental packages: extended leave for maternity, paternity, and adoption obtainment.
- 2x paid charity days—use them to volunteer for causes you care about.
- Priority internal hiring: claim the first shot at any new positions open in the business.
Want the full rewards package? Visit AO Benefits Page for your full benefit breakdown.
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