Who are Culina?
Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation’s best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day.
We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Contract Logistics division – through flexible warehousing, transport and fulfilment solutions, we simplify complexity, drive continuous improvement and create exceptional experiences for customers. Delivering certainty. Creating value. Enabling growth.
Job DescriptionLife in this role
Due to continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity to join our team in Birchwood as a Record to Report Analyst. The R2R Analyst will play a key role within the newly established UK Finance Operations Centre, supporting the Record-to-Report (R2R) function across a complex group structure comprising multiple legal entities and business lines. The role is responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and compliant financial accounting and reporting activities, while supporting the standardisation, optimisation, and continuous improvement of R2R processes during a period of significant transition.
Key responsibilities of a Record to Report Senior Analyst:
Financial Accounting & Close
- Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for multiple legal entities in line with group timetables.
- Prepare and post journals, including accruals, prepayments, payroll, intercompany, and adjustments.
- Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, ensuring timely investigation and resolution of reconciling items.
- Support statutory accounting requirements and year-end audit processes, including provision of audit schedules and responses to queries.
Intercompany & Group Accounting
- Process and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances across multiple entities.
- Support intercompany billing, netting, and settlement processes.
- Assist with group consolidations, eliminations, and reporting packs where required.
Financial Reporting
- Prepare entity-level trial balances and support management and group reporting requirements.
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP and/or IFRS.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and group reporting standards.
Process Improvement & Shared Services Transition
- Contribute to the establishment and stabilisation of R2R processes within the new Finance Operations Centre.
- Identify opportunities for process standardisation, automation, and efficiency improvements.
- Support documentation of processes, controls, and desk-level procedures.
- Actively engage in continuous improvement initiatives and transformation projects.
Stakeholder Management
- Liaise with Finance Business Partners, local entity finance teams, and Group Finance.
- Respond to queries from internal stakeholders in a timely and professional manner.
- Support collaboration across SSC functions (AP, AR, Treasury, Tax).
Compliance & Controls
- Ensure adherence to internal control frameworks.
- Support internal and external audits and address findings promptly.
- Maintain high standards of data integrity and financial governance.
What you’ll need ...
- Part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
- Strong grounding in financial accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping.
- Experience working in a multi-entity or group accounting environment.
- Previous exposure to month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (including pivots, lookups, and basic analysis).
- Previous experience of working with SAP
What is in it for you?
If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that works as one to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you.
Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.
Wellbeing Support – your wellbeing matters to us. Through our Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it.
Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
Reward & Recognition – we love celebrating great work, we recognise those who go above and beyond.
Everyday Discounts – our benefits platform gives you access to discounts from over 50 leading retailers, helping your money go further every day.
Skills Required
- Part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping
- Experience in a multi-entity or group accounting environment
- Experience with month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and basic analysis
- Previous experience working with SAP
What We Do
Culina Group is a market leading provider of high quality logistics services for food and drink companies in the UK and Ireland. We serve a sizeable portfolio of customers - ranging from niche operators to major multinational companies - across our vast depot network, comprised of over 100 strategically located sites. We work with over 22,000 fantastic people at peak and specialise in the development and implementation of total supply chain solutions for ambient and chilled brand manufacturers and distributors. We are totally customer focused and always seek to add real value to our clients, providing a holistic solution to meet the challenges faced by manufacturers and the changing demands of the retail sector.
