Assistant Finance Manager

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Private medical and dental insurance

GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

GXO University

Internal promotions

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. in Knowsley (Castore site) is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager to join a busy finance team. The role supports accurate reporting, forecasting, budgeting and analysis to drive operational and commercial performance.

The position is full-time, permanent with hours 09:00–17:00, Monday to Friday. Salary up to £36,000 per annum, plus a comprehensive benefits package and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance or management accounting role
• Currently studying towards a professional accountancy qualification (CIMA or ACCA), or be AAT qualified (or equivalent)
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence using Microsoft Office applications, with experience of finance systems such as SAP, Oracle, Lucanet, or Blackline being advantageous
• Strong analytical skills, commercial awareness, and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, with knowledge of open-book accounting being beneficial

Responsibilities

• Produce weekly and monthly management accounts, delivering accurate financial reporting and insightful analysis to support operational and commercial decision-making
• Support budgeting, forecasting, period-end activities, balance sheet reconciliations, and wider financial control processes across the contract
• Prepare and deliver detailed customer reporting packs and supporting documentation, ensuring financial charges are accurately reported and understood
• Build strong relationships with operational teams, customers, and key stakeholders, developing a deep understanding of the operation and providing trusted financial support and challenge
• Monitor financial performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and use initiative and judgement to challenge the status quo, support operational excellence, and maximise value for the business

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Education

CIMA/ACCA or AAT certification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Lucanet

Blackline

MS Office

Job description

Are you a finance professional looking for your next step? Do you enjoy partnering with operational teams, analysing financial performance, and turning data into meaningful business insight? Looking for a role where you can develop your commercial acumen while supporting a fast-growing customer? Yes? Then you’re in the right place!

GXO are currently looking for an Assistant Finance Manager to join us at our Castore site in Knowsley, Liverpool. Working closely with the Finance Manager and operational leadership team, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis. You'll support the successful management of customer contracts while providing valuable financial insight to drive operational and commercial performance.

This role is being offered on a full-time, permanent basis, the hours of work are Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

You’ll be paid a salary of up to £36,000 per annum.

Your benefits package includes

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days so you can enjoy a positive work-life balance.
• a company sponsored pension scheme
• private medical and dental insurance
• a 24/7 online GP service
• life assurance
• a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme
• our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more.
• our GXO University which provides you the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you’re comfortable with.
• our continued focus on internal promotions, over 55% last year!

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

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Produce weekly and monthly management accounts, delivering accurate financial reporting and insightful analysis to support operational and commercial decision-making
• Support budgeting, forecasting, period-end activities, balance sheet reconciliations, and wider financial control processes across the contract
• Prepare and deliver detailed customer reporting packs and supporting documentation, ensuring financial charges are accurately reported and understood
• Build strong relationships with operational teams, customers, and key stakeholders, developing a deep understanding of the operation and providing trusted financial support and challenge
• Monitor financial performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and use initiative and judgement to challenge the status quo, support operational excellence, and maximise value for the business

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous experience in a finance or management accounting role, with a strong understanding of financial reporting, accounting principles, and business performance analysis
• Currently studying towards a professional accountancy qualification (CIMA or ACCA), or be AAT qualified (or equivalent)
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence using Microsoft Office applications, with experience of finance systems such as SAP, Oracle, Lucanet, or Blackline being advantageous
• Strong analytical skills, commercial awareness, and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, with knowledge of open-book accounting being beneficial

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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.

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