Finance Bid Analyst

Citadel Source; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and well-being support

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with share purchase options

Flexible working arrangements

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Finance Bid Analyst to join its finance team. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills and be comfortable with complex financial models. This role involves supporting major bids, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring compliance with financial requirements. A competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000 is offered, along with comprehensive health support and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• CIMA, ACCA, or ACA qualified or part-qualified, or QBE.
• Background in FP&A, Commercial Finance, or Corporate Finance.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Bid Finance Managers in financial modeling for bids.
• Conduct assessments of financial requirements in documentation.
• Liaise with tax and accounting teams on financial models.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

CIMA, ACCA, ACA qualified or part-qualified

Job description

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Citadel Source

Senior Consultant @ Citadel Source | On a mission to reset the standard within Accountancy and Finance Recruitment

Citadel Source is partnering a leading plc to support the search for their new Finance Bid Analyst on a permanent contract.

About the client

Our client is a leading UK plc with a strong presence across the country and a great reputation in their space. Thanks to ongoing growth and a busy pipeline of new opportunities, the business is looking to bring in a Finance Bid Analyst to join its established finance team. This new role will sit within a high‑performing bid team and play an important part in helping to shape successful, large‑scale bids and tenders.

The role

The Finance Bid Analyst will be a finance specialist within the wider bid team, supporting major bids and tenders across the division. Working closely with Bid Finance Managers, you’ll help shape, maintain and oversee the financial bid models, making sure submissions are accurate, compliant and commercially sound. You’ll be involved throughout the bid lifecycle, often working on several bids at the same time. The role calls for someone who can collaborate and challenge stakeholders outside of finance where necessary, so suits someone who is confident having difficult conversations and scrutinising numbers effectively. This one is a great fit for someone with an analytical skill‑set from an FP&A, Commercial Finance or Corporate Finance background who’s keen to gain more commercial exposure.

As a Finance Bid Analyst, your role will include, but not be limited to

• Supporting Bid Finance Managers in running financial models and conducting sensitivities for large franchise opportunities
• Contributing to the preparation of internal governance documentation and financially related bid submission material
• Leading smaller, non‑franchise bids under the oversight of the Bid Finance Manager
• Reviewing bid and project documentation to understand financial requirements and interpret the financial impact of non‑financial clauses
• Maintaining and developing internal financial models, including embedding payment mechanism clauses
• Liaising with teams such as Group Tax and Accounting to ensure the financial models meet requirements
• Benchmarking financial and non‑financial data across relevant business units
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance modelling capability and bid processes

About you

We’re open to applicants who are CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified, part‑qualified and actively studying, or QBE. An FP&A, Commercial Finance or Corporate Finance background fits well with this role, given the modelling and analytical demands and though bidding experience is a bonus, it’s not essential. It’s of great importance that you feel confident in challenging senior leaders and you’re able to communicate with clarity and credibility. Strong interpersonal, analytical and problem‑solving skills are essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a high‑performing team.

What the client has to offer

• Competitive base salary ranging between £55,000 - £65,000 DOE
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• Cash‑back benefits for optical and dental, virtual GP access, mental health assistance and nutrition/fitness advice
• Access to an employee assistance programme providing 24/7 mental health support
• A wide range of retail discounts to support financial wellbeing
• Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme and the opportunity to purchase discounted company shares
• Flexible working arrangements (50% hybrid split)

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please reach out to Grant Chalmers‑Stevens at Citadel Source.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Analyst and Finance

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting