Assistant Finance Manager

GXO; Lutterworth; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain solutions provider is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager to support the finance department with operational activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. This full-time role is based in Lutterworth, with a hybrid work arrangement of four days on-site and one day from home. Candidates should ideally have a background in financial management systems, knowledge of Oracle, and a relevant qualification like CIMA or ACCA. The position offers up to £38,000 per annum, plus benefits including 25 days annual leave, private medical insurance, and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Company-sponsored pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Highly desirable: CIMA or ACCA qualified or currently studying towards completion.
• Knowledge of financial management systems.
• Experience in Oracle is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of weekly and monthly operational performance reporting.
• Assist the Finance Manager in improving reporting processes.
• Provide variance analysis and aid operational management.
• Work with HR to resolve queries regarding payments.

Skills

Financial management systems

Oracle experience

CIMA/ACCA qualified or studying

Experience with open book contracts

Job description

Are you an experienced finance professional who is ready to take on your next challenge? Are you looking for a fulfilling and rewarding career rather than just another job? Are you ready to join a forward-thinking company that delivers progression and personal growth? Yes? Then you’re in the right place!

GXO are currently looking for an Assistant Finance Manager to join us at our BT site in Lutterworth. 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 £38,000.00 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!

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 is highly desirable
• Knowledge of financial management systems and having experience of Oracle would be advantageous
• Experience with open book contracts is desirable
• Proven track record in successfully establishing and maintaining effective business relationships with both internal and external customers

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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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