Job Overview
About The Role
At AO, our Commercial Finance team plays a key role in helping the business understand how we're performing and where we can do better. From reporting and analytics to supporting day‑to‑day commercial decisions, this is a team that works closely with colleagues right across the business.
Doing a placement at AO as a Commercial Analyst, you'll be part of a friendly, supportive team and get exposure to lots of different areas of AO. You'll be working closely with the wider Commercial team and reporting into our RP&A Manager, helping to deliver insight that really makes a difference.
We're a fast‑paced business that's always evolving, so you'll need to be comfortable adapting and thinking on your feet. At the same time, our finance cycles provide structure and routine, with clear weekly and monthly reporting timetables to work towards.
This is a 13‑month placement designed for students completing a third‑year university placement, starting in June.
Here's What You Can Expect To Be Doing
Working mainly from home, with one day per week based at our head office in Bolton
Supporting the weekly and month‑end processes linked to departmental bonus calculations
Updating daily and weekly KPI packs to help track business performance
Using Excel to build new reports and maintain existing ones
Building strong working relationships with teams across the business
Helping to understand and explain the commercial performance of AO using data and insight
A Few Things About You
You're currently studying a numerical or business‑related degree and are looking for a placement year
You're comfortable working independently, as most of the role is home‑based
You've got strong communication skills and enjoy working with others
You have experience using Excel and PowerPoint
You enjoy working with numbers and have a great eye for detail
A Bit About Us
We're big on appliances and electricals, REALLY big. Washing machines, fridge freezers and TVs? They're our bread and butter. Mobiles, Airwraps and Ring doorbells? Yep, those too. If it plugs in, powers up or makes life easier, AO probably has it.
But we're more than that… For over 25 years, trust has been at the heart of everything we do, helping us become the UK's most trusted electrical retailer. Our customers rate us 4.9 on Trustpilot from nearly ONE MILLION reviews and more 5-star ratings than any other UK electrical retailer, because they know they can rely on us and it's the exact same for our AOers too.
We truly believe it's more than just a job, we genuinely care about each other and our impact on making our customers lives easier, by helping them brilliantly. Everyone here knows how their role makes a difference. Our people are our superpower, so, when it comes to finding new AOers, we know it's about more than just a CV, it's about what makes you, YOU.
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 in house coffee shop
To see all our benefits and perks, visit our AO Benefits page.