Finance Manager

XPO Logistics, Inc.; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider is seeking a talented Finance Manager for their Northampton site. This full-time position involves implementing finance processes, managing reporting, and building partnerships with management teams. The ideal candidate must be ACCA or CIMA qualified (or working towards) and have experience in finance management roles. A positive attitude is essential. This role offers a competitive salary and hybrid work options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

High street discounts

Salary sacrifice company car scheme

Cycle to work schemes

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• You must be ACCA or CIMA qualified or working toward (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a similar finance management role, ideally in an environment with open/closed book contracts.
• A positive attitude is a MUST.

Responsibilities

• Implement processes and systems for the site finance team.
• Build relationships with Operational Managers and Customer Senior Managers.
• Produce financial management reporting including P&L statements.
• Prepare forecasts and budgets, including variance analysis.
• Monitor debt relating to the site and action plans.

Skills

ACCA or CIMA qualified

Proven finance management experience

Positive attitude

Job description

Overview

Here at XPO, we take our people seriously. We’re looking for a talented Finance Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis Monday to Friday, based in our Crick site (Hybrid 2-3 days per week on site depending on business needs).

Pay, benefits and more

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a competitive salary. We offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, salary sacrifice company car and cycle to work schemes, a workplace pension, and many other perks.

What you’ll get up to

• You will be responsible for implementing processes and systems for the site finance team, to deliver objectives, playing an active part in the site ethos and strategy
• Building strong partnerships and maintaining relationships with all Operational Managers, General Managers, Customer Senior Managers and their teams
• Produce both financial and operational management reporting as required for the site, business and customer. This will include P&L statements and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all accruals and prepayments are justified and are in line with the accounting standards
• You’ll be involved in the preparation of forecast and budgets, ad hoc variance analysis and integrity of Invoicing and P&L entries
• Partnering with the central finance team, you will help monitor debt relating to the site whilst actioning plans to deal with it

What you need to succeed at XPO

• You must be ACCA or CIMA qualified or working toward (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a similar finance management role, ideally in a similar environment that includes open/closed book contracts.
• A positive attitude is a MUST - we work hard, so we need to make sure we love the environment we work in and make sure these flows throughout our workforce, do you have experience of this?

Be Part of Something Big

We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

XPO is a leading provider of world-class 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 XPO 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.