Company descriptionJob Title: SMR Commercial AnalystnLocation: Stanstead Abbotts, Oldbury or Dartford – Hybrid – Two/Three Days In Office nEmployment Type: 9 – 12 Months FTCnSalary: Up-to £42,500 nHours: Monday - FridaynAA SummarynThink the AA is just about roadside assistance? Think again! n As one of the UK\\\'s most trusted brands, we provide a wide range of services to millions of customers. From comprehensive Home and Motor Insurance to personalised Financial Services like Loans and Savings, and outstanding B2B, Consumer, Business Services, Driver Training, Car Care, and Service Maintenance and Repair, we\\\'ve got you covered. Our mission is to keep Britain moving, and we\\\'re looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. Ready to join us?n#LI-EJ1 #LI-HybridThis is the jobAs an SMR Commercial Analyst, you will be crucial in optimising the AA’s Service, Maintenance, and Repair (SMR) Business Units. Your role involves analysing key commercial data, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights to support strategic decisions. You\\\'ll produce dynamic reports and models, enhancing your technical skills with both regular and ad-hoc analysis.nYou will collaborate with stakeholders across Network, Finance, Operations, Sales, and Account Management to support the commercial profitability and efficiency of SMR Business Units, focusing on dynamic pricing and customer retention.What will I be doing?nAnalyse financial and operational data to evaluate SMR performancenDevelop and maintain dashboards and reports to track KPIsnIdentify cost-saving opportunities and revenue growth areasnProvide analysis on consumer SMR customer retentionnCollect and analyse data on consumer SMR jobs, including repair rates, revenue, and gross marginnCollate and report consumer SMR and Vehicle Inspection management informationnCollect and analyse market data, including competitor pricing informationnDevelop insights to support pricing, margin management, and contract negotiationsnCollaborate with stakeholders to develop forecasts, budgets, and effective insightsnPresent findings and recommendations to senior stakeholdersnWhat do I need?nEssential commercial and analytical experience, ideally in a commercial or financial analysis role within the automotive or SMR sectornUnderstanding of financial modelling and forecasting techniquesnStrong problem-solving skills with the ability to organise, filter, and augment datanHighly numerical with logical thinking and effective communication of complex topicsnQuick learner, able to apply new skills in various situationsnCapable of working under pressure and using judgement to meet deadlinesnExperience with data manipulation and analytical tools (Excel, SQL, Python, Databricks, Power BI)nCommercially minded with sound business judgement and common sensenAbility to influence peers, senior leaders, and key stakeholdersnAdditional InformationWe’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including: nn25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme nWorksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution nFree AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends nDiscounts on AA products including car and home insurance nEmployee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more nCompany funded life assurance nDiverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career nDedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family nnPlus, so much more! nWe’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change. nAs part of the onboarding process, we complete several pre-employment checks including work reference, credit and criminal record checks. nWe may close the vacancy sooner than the advertised date if we get a high volume of applications, please apply now if you are interested.