Assistant Finance Manager — Insight & Controls (Logistics)

GXO Logistics; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

24/7 online GP service

Employee assistance programme

MyBenefits platform

Job summary

GXO Logistics is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager for the Crewe TJX operation. This full-time, permanent role supports the Finance Manager with accurate reporting, strong controls and commercial insight to operational teams.

The role involves producing management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and detailed analysis to drive performance improvements across the site. A professional qualification and advanced Excel are preferred, with exposure to Oracle/Lucanet/Blackline.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a finance, management accounting or commercial finance environment.
• Strong understanding of management accounting principles, financial controls and reporting processes.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial and operational data and communicate findings clearly.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with systems such as Oracle, Lucanet, Blackline or similar financial platforms.
• Currently studying towards a professional accountancy qualification or working towards ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Produce weekly and monthly management accounts, ensuring financial reporting is accurate, timely and aligned with business and customer requirements.
• Prepare accruals, prepayments, revenue reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring compliance with GXO financial controls and reporting standards.
• Deliver detailed financial analysis and performance commentary, identifying trends, risks and opportunities to enhance commercial and operational performance.
• Support budget and forecast preparation, working closely with operational teams to improve financial planning accuracy and business performance.
• Build strong relationships with operational leaders and customers, providing meaningful financial insight and challenge to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Financial analysis

Excel

Oracle/financial platforms

Education

ACCA/CIMA qualification in progress

Tools

Oracle

Lucanet

Blackline

Job description

GXO Logistics is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager for the Crewe TJX operation. This full-time, permanent role supports the Finance Manager with accurate reporting, strong controls and commercial insight to operational teams.

The role involves producing management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and detailed analysis to drive performance improvements across the site. A professional qualification and advanced Excel are preferred, with exposure to Oracle/Lucanet/Blackline.