Finance Manager

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Dental plan

Workplace pension

GXO University

Discounts & perks

Cycle to work scheme

Internal promotions

ACMA/ACCA approved employer

Job summary

GXO Logistics is seeking a Finance Manager in Milton Keynes to lead a multi-site finance function, delivering high-quality reporting, forecasting and budgeting. You will partner with operational and customer stakeholders, influencing decision-making and driving performance.

The role is full-time with a hybrid pattern: 4 days on-site and 1 day working from home. ACMA/ACCA qualified candidates are desirable and related professional development is available.

Qualifications

• Experience producing management accounts, financial reporting and analysis with clear commentary.
• Proven experience in a finance management role within logistics or a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Confident communicator who can influence and challenge as needed.

Responsibilities

• Produce weekly and monthly financial reporting, including P&L and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Deliver budgeting and forecasting processes with timely submissions.
• Provide insightful analysis to support operational and commercial decisions.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and the customer.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives across the site.
• Maintain strong financial controls, compliance and audit standards.

Skills

Finance management

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Analytical thinking

Education

CIMA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced finance professional ready to take the next step in your career? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where your insight directly influences operational performance? Are you looking for a role where you can drive improvements, partner with stakeholders, and make a real business impact?

GXO are currently looking for a Finance Manager to join our SGN operation in Milton Keynes. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a multi-site Finance function, delivering high-quality reporting, forecasting, and budgeting while partnering with operational and customer stakeholders. Using your commercial insight and financial expertise, you'll influence decision-making and help drive performance across the business.

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 £55,000 per annum.
• You’ll also receive 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.
• You’ll have access to private healthcare, a dental plan, a workplace pension and our GXO University which provides you the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you’re comfortable with.
• Plus, many other perks such as a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme and 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 financial reporting, including P&L and balance sheet reconciliations
• Deliver budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accurate and timely submissions
• Provide insightful analysis and commentary to support operational and commercial decision-making
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and the customer
• Support and drive continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives across the site
• Ensure strong financial controls, compliance, and audit standards are maintained

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Proven experience in a finance management role, ideally within a fast-paced logistics environment
• Experience producing management accounts, financial reporting, and analysis with clear commentary
• Strong ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge where needed
• Fully qualified CIMA, ACCA or equivalent is desirable
• High attention to detail with a proactive and commercially focused mindset

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 here.