Assistant Finance Manager

GXO Logistics; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private medical & dental insurance

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

MyBenefits platform

Cycle to work

Discounts & saving schemes

Job summary

GXO is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager to join our Doncaster site supporting Mitsubishi and PPG contracts. You will assist in managing the site finance department with weekly forecasts, P&L reconciliations, budgeting and period end reporting in line with policies and deadlines.

This full-time permanent role is hybrid: 4 days on-site and 1 day working from home, typically Monday to Friday 08:30-17:00. The salary is up to £40,000 per annum plus benefits including pension, private medical

Qualifications

• CIMA, ACCA or currently studying towards completion
• Knowledge of financial management systems and having experience of Oracle
• Experience with open book contracts is preferred
• Proven track record in successfully establishing and maintaining effective business relationships with both internal and external customers

Responsibilities

• Preparation of weekly and monthly operational performance reporting for both GXO and the customer
• Working with the on-site and central HR team to resolve queries, effective communication of issues and management of over or under payments
• Assist the Finance Manager in improving and developing reporting processes and procedures
• Provide variance analysis with adequate commentary and aid operational management in the interpretation of results

Skills

Open-book contracts experience

Relationship management

Forecasting basics

Education

CIMA/ACCA certification or student

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy turning numbers into meaningful insights? If you're looking for a rewarding role with plenty of opportunity to develop and grow, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

GXO are currently looking for an Assistant Finance Manager to join us at our shared user site in Doncaster supporting our Mitsubishi and PPG contracts. You'll assist in the effective management of the site finance department with all operational support activities including preparation and submission of weekly forecasts, P&L reconciliations, budgeting and period end reporting in compliance with corporate policies and deadlines.

This is a full-time, permanent position, predominately working Monday - Friday, 08:30-17:00, with a hybrid arrangement of 4 days based on-site and 1 day working from home.

Pay, benefits and more:

You'll be paid a salary of up to £40,000.00 per annum and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company-sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You'll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!

GXO are also proud to be an ACMA and ACCA approved employer.

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Preparation of weekly and monthly operational performance reporting for both GXO and the customer
• Working with the on-site and central HR team to resolve queries, effective communication of issues and management of over or under payments
• Assist the Finance Manager in improving and developing reporting processes and procedures
• Provide variance analysis with adequate commentary and aid operational management in the interpretation of results

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• CIMA, ACCA or currently studying towards completion
• Knowledge of financial management systems and having experience of Oracle
• Experience with open book contracts is preferred
• Proven track record in successfully establishing and maintaining effective business relationships with both internal and external customers

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement