Financial Analyst

Culina; Warrington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Culina in Warrington is seeking a financially astute Analyst to support our Business Development team by creating cost models, analysing opportunities, and helping secure new business. You will develop pricing, run scenario analyses, and prepare compelling financials for bids and customer meetings.

The role requires part- or newly-qualified accounting credentials and strong Excel skills. You will collaborate across levels, influence decisions, and drive improvements in a fast-paced logistics

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a financial analysis, commercial finance, or business partnering role.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence using Microsoft Office applications.
• Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail.
• Understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Able to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Comfortable building relationships across all levels of the business and with customers.
• Proactive, inquisitive, and keen to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Build detailed cost models and P&L forecasts for new business opportunities.
• Develop pricing and commercial proposals, including open-book, tariff, and hybrid models.
• Analyse the financial impact of new business and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Evaluate risks and carry out scenario modelling to support decision-making.
• Produce bid documentation, presentations, and supporting financial analysis.
• Present financial proposals at internal bid reviews and customer meetings.
• Support the reporting and costing of newly won and existing business.
• Complete investment appraisals, including NPV, IRR, and ROCE calculations.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and commercial finance initiatives.

Skills

Excel

Financial analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Commercial finance

Multitasking

Education

ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent

Tools

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a commercially focused finance professional looking to make a real impact? We're looking for a Financial Analyst to support our Business Development team by producing cost models, analysing opportunities, and helping to secure new business.

Key Responsibilities

• Build detailed cost models and P&L forecasts for new business opportunities.
• Develop pricing and commercial proposals, including open-book, tariff, and hybrid models.
• Analyse the financial impact of new business and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Evaluate risks and carry out scenario modelling to support decision-making.
• Produce bid documentation, presentations, and supporting financial analysis.
• Present financial proposals at internal bid reviews and customer meetings.
• Support the reporting and costing of newly won and existing business.
• Complete investment appraisals, including NPV, IRR, and ROCE calculations.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and commercial finance initiatives.

About You

• Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a financial analysis, commercial finance, or business partnering role.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence using Microsoft Office applications.
• Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail.
• Understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Able to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Comfortable building relationships across all levels of the business and with customers.
• Proactive, inquisitive, and keen to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

What You'll Bring

• Commercial awareness and a solution-focused mindset.
• Confidence presenting financial information to senior stakeholders.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to share knowledge.
• Enthusiasm to learn, develop, and grow within a fast-paced logistics environment.