Commercial Analyst

Culina Group; Chester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial Analyst to join their dynamic team. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in financial analysis and bid support, working closely with the Business Development team. You'll create detailed costings and profit-loss models, formulate viable proposals, and communicate financial insights effectively. With a commitment to inclusivity and employee development, this forward-thinking company provides a supportive environment where your contributions are valued. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Annual Leave: 25 days + 8 bank holidays

Private Medical Cover via Bupa

Pension scheme

Life Assurance: 4x annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Employee of the Month/Year awards

Retailer discounts through benefit platform

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in financial analysis and investment appraisals.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed costings and profit and loss models for new business proposals.
• Collaborate with finance team to generate accurate weekly costings.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Excel

Investment Appraisals

General Accounting Practices

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

Following years of accelerated growth, Culina Group is now a £2.2 billion+ turnover business, employing over 22,000 staff, with a fleet of more than 5,000 vehicles. Culina Group operates from over 100 depots across the UK and Ireland, serving more than 1,000 clients with frameworks for chilled, ambient, contract packaging solutions, and fresh and baked goods.

Company Overview

Great Bear, part of the Culina Group, provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Our customer-centric service is delivered through a site-level empowered culture.

At Culina, we foster a winning culture, believing that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

Joining Great Bear as a Commercial Analyst, you will provide financial analysis and bid support, working closely with the Business Development team to play a pivotal role in winning and implementing new business.

This is a full-time, permanent position, working Monday to Friday, during office hours, offering a competitive salary and benefits package, with the opportunity to work for a forward-thinking market leader.

1. Create detailed costings and profit and loss models for warehousing, transportation, and added value services based on information from potential customers and the solutions design team.
2. Formulate viable proposals based on open book, tariffs, and hybrid commercial arrangements as appropriate.
3. Quantify the benefits of new business when integrated into existing operations.
4. Investigate ‘what-if’ scenarios and evaluate financial risks of proposals.
5. Generate documents and presentation materials to support bids.
6. Effectively communicate finance models and commercial proposals at internal bid reviews.
7. Attend customer meetings to present commercial aspects of proposals and answer finance-related questions.
8. Collaborate with the finance team to create accurate weekly costings for new business and existing customers.
9. Complete investment appraisals (NPV, IRR, ROCE) for business cases.

Qualifications

To apply for the Senior Finance Analyst role, you should possess the following:

• Qualified accountant with experience in industry in a similar role.
• Experience of undertaking investment appraisals.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Attention to detail and an analytical approach.
• Experience in general accounting practices.
• A questioning and enquiring approach, with a desire to improve methods for more efficient financial data provision.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, sharing knowledge and ideas.
• Hardworking, flexible, and committed to meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels, including operational managers, directors, customers, and suppliers.

Additional Information

We are committed to making Great Bear a great place to work. We promote inclusivity and diversity and support employee development and recognition of success.

Our learning and development programs are open to all employees to help you shape your future within logistics and foster a thriving team culture.

Our benefits include:

• Annual Leave: 25 days + 8 bank holidays
• Private Medical Cover: via Bupa, with flexible, speedy access to care
• Pension scheme: competitive contributions for a comfortable retirement
• Life Assurance: 4x your annual salary
• Wellness: Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential counseling and legal advice 24/7
• Eye Care Vouchers: savings on eye tests and glasses
• Reward & Recognition: Employee of the Month/Year, recognition awards, long service awards
• Everyday discounts: access to over 50 retailer discounts through our benefit platform

If you meet the requirements and are seeking your next career opportunity, please apply now and join our #WinningTeam!