Financial Analyst

Culina Group Limited; Warrington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Culina Group Limited in Warrington is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the Business Development team by producing cost models, analysing opportunities, and helping to secure new business. Reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance, you will develop pricing, run costings, and present commercial proposals across warehousing, transport, and value-added services.

You will collaborate with stakeholders across the business, assess risks, and contribute to investment appraisals to drive

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
• Experience in financial analysis, commercial finance, or business partnering.
• 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 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

Accounting analysis

Commercial finance

Excel

Attention to detail

Accounting principles

Stakeholder communication

Relationship building

Proactive mindset

Organisational skills

Education

Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS 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.

Reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance, you'll play a key role in developing financial solutions across warehousing, transport, and value-added services. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business, providing insight, assessing risks, and presenting commercial proposals to both internal teams and customers.

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.