Financial Analyst

Finance Analyst

Hybrid. Edinburgh

£30-40k

Our client is a fast-growing logistics and technology-led business specialising in out-of-home parcel delivery solutions. Operating a nationwide network and partnering with leading retailers and carriers, they focus on making parcel delivery more convenient, efficient, and sustainable for consumers and businesses alike.

They are now seeking a Finance Analyst to support financial planning, analysis, and reporting across their parcels logistics operations. This is a key role working closely with operations, procurement, and transportation teams to analyse costs, identify efficiencies, and improve overall profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse logistics and transportation costs, including freight, warehousing, inventory holding, and distribution expenses
• Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Partner with operational teams to understand cost drivers and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting on logistics performance
• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as cost per parcel, on-time delivery, and parcels per hour
• Support contract reviews and rate negotiations with third-party logistics providers (3PLs)
• Assist with capital expenditure analysis for logistics-related investments
• Ensure financial data accuracy and compliance with internal controls and accounting standards
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support special projects as required

About You

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline
• Strong Excel skills (including pivot tables, formulas, and basic financial modelling)
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred:

• 2–5 years’ experience in a financial analysis role
• Experience within logistics, transportation, manufacturing, or distribution environments
• Familiarity with freight costing, carrier contracts, and 3PL management
• Exposure to SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualisation tools
• CIMA or ACCA qualification, or progress toward certification

Key Competencies

• Financial analysis and modelling
• Cost management and optimisation
• Cross-functional collaboration
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong business partnering mindset

Why Join?

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on operational efficiency and profitability
• Collaborative, data-driven environment with teams across the UK
• Clear opportunities for career development within finance and leadership
• Competitive salary and benefits package

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