Assistant Finance Manager

GXO Logistics; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to financial reporting and insights, ensuring operational performance is at its best. You will be responsible for delivering accurate financial information, including forecasts and KPIs, while working closely with both operational and finance teams. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will help develop reporting processes and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders. If you're passionate about finance and looking for a rewarding challenge, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Company sponsored pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Cashback cards

Saving scheme

Qualifications

• Part qualified CIMA, ACCA or equivalent and currently studying towards completion.
• Previous finance experience and excellent Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of month-end management performance reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Processing purchase orders and invoices in a timely manner.
• Assisting the Finance Manager in improving reporting processes.

Skills

Financial Management

Excel Skills

CIMA/ACCA Part Qualified

Customer Relationship Management

Variance Analysis

Education

CIMA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Financial Management Systems

Job description

Are you a finance professional looking for that next step?

Here at GXO, we are currently recruiting for an Assistant Finance Manager to join our team in Ollerton. You will be responsible to deliver business focussed best practice' reporting and insights to operational performance while, successfully delivering the provision of all financial information including weekly costings, monthly accounts, forecasts, KPI's and balance sheet reconciliations.

This is a full-time, 12-month Fixed term contract, with working hours of Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm (We can be flexible on start & finish times)

Pay, benefits and more:

We're looking to offer a salary of up to £40,000 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 month end management performance, reporting for both GXO and the site customers along with balance sheet reconciliations and ledger close down procedures.
• Processing purchase orders and invoices on a timely basis.
• Working with the on-site operational and central finance team to resolve queries, effective communication of issues and management of customer billing
• 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:

• Part qualified CIMA, ACCA or equivalent and currently studying towards completion
• Previous finance experience, knowledge of financial management systems & excellent Excel skills
• Previous experience in fast paced logistic environment and in customer facing role
• Proven track record in successfully establishing and maintaining effective business relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

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.

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 here.