GXO Logistics, Inc.
Finance Manager
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Are you a qualified finance professional looking for a role where you can influence operational and commercial decision-making? Do you enjoy turning complex financial data into meaningful business insight? Are you ready to take ownership of financial performance within a fast-paced logistics operation?
Here at GXO, we're recruiting for a Finance Manager to support our Matalan contract, with the role able to be based at either Knowsley or Corby. This is a full-time, permanent position, working Monday to Friday, where you'll play a key role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting while providing commercial support to both operational teams and customers.
Working closely with the Finance Business Partner, operational leadership teams and customer stakeholders, you'll provide financial control, forecasting, analysis and challenge to support business performance and strategic decision-making.
Pay, benefits and more:
- We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £63,000 per annum.
- In addition, we offer 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days so you can enjoy a positive work-life balance.
- You’ll have access to private healthcare, a dental plan, a workplace pension, our GXO University which provides you the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you’re comfortable with.
- Plus, many perks such as a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme and our continued focus on internal promotions, over 55% last year!
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What you’ll do on a typical day:
- Take ownership of weekly and monthly management accounts for the Matalan contract, ensuring all reporting is accurate, timely and aligned with GXO financial controls
- Manage forecasting, budgeting and financial planning activities, providing detailed analysis of variances and proactive recommendations to improve financial performance
- Deliver meaningful financial insight to operational stakeholders, identifying trends, risks and opportunities to support operational and commercial decision-making
- Maintain robust financial controls through balance sheet reconciliations, revenue reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and monthly accounting processes
- Support continuous improvement projects through cost-benefit analysis, financial modelling and reporting, helping drive operational efficiencies and contract performance
What you need to succeed at GXO:
- Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Management Accountant or similar finance leadership role within a logistics, distribution or operational environment
- Strong understanding of management accounting principles, financial controls, forecasting and budgeting processes
- Experience producing weekly flash reports, monthly P&Ls and operational financial reporting within a fast-paced business
- Advanced Excel capability and experience using financial systems such as Oracle, Lucanet, Blackline or similar platforms
- CIMA or ACCA finalist, newly qualified or qualified through relevant experience, with the confidence to challenge, influence and support operational stakeholders
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