Finance & Operational Excellence Director

GXO Logistics; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain solutions provider is seeking a Finance and Operational Excellence Director to lead finance transformation and operational efficiency initiatives. This strategic role involves managing cross-functional teams, streamlining processes, and implementing AI-driven solutions. The full-time position offers a salary of up to £132,000 and includes a hybrid working model based in Northampton. Applicants should have a proven track record in finance transformation and exceptional leadership skills.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading finance transformation.
• Experience in shared services environments.
• Strong leadership and change management skills.
• Commercial mindset focusing on cost efficiency.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration and transformation of central finance operations.
• Implement strategies for operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Oversee core transactional areas and shared services operations.
• Champion a culture of change and collaboration.
• Present insights to support strategic decision-making.

Skills

Finance transformation

Operational excellence

Leadership and change management

Stakeholder management

Commercial mindset

Job description

Are you ready to lead a major finance transformation and redefine operational excellence? Can you balance cost optimisation with long-term growth and innovation in a dynamic business environment? Do you enjoy leading cross‑functional teams through complex change initiatives?

We're seeking a visionary Finance and Operational Excellence Director to drive integration and reshape the structure of our finance operations. This is a strategic role focused on transformation, streamlining processes, improving systems, and embedding continuous improvement and AI‑driven efficiencies to deliver cost savings and operational impact.

Based at our Head Office in Northampton on a hybrid model (3 days onsite), with occasional travel across other sites required. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our central finance function, influencing shared services and core transactional areas while leading a culture of change and innovation.

This is a full‑time permanent position. You'll be working Monday to Friday, 09:00 till 17:00. However, some flexibility is required, this is logistics after all!

Pay, benefits and more:

We're looking to offer a salary of up to £132,000 per annum and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company car or car allowance to the value of £7,140 PA, 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:

• Lead the integration and transformation of central finance operations, driving process and system improvements for efficiency and cost savings
• Shape and implement strategies for operational excellence, embedding continuous improvement and AI‑driven solutions
• Oversee core transactional areas and influence shared services operations, ensuring alignment and optimisation across AP, treasury, and general ledger functions
• Champion a culture of change, coaching teams through transformation and fostering collaboration across multiple locations
• Act as a key partner to senior leadership, presenting insights and recommendations to support strategic decision‑making

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Proven track record in leading finance transformation and driving operational excellence at a strategic level
• Experience working with or influencing shared services environments, ensuring alignment and optimisation across multiple transactional functions
• Strong leadership and change management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide teams through complex integration and process improvement initiatives
• Commercial mindset with a focus on cost efficiency, continuous improvement, and leveraging technology (including AI) for smarter operations
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of presenting complex information clearly and building strong cross‑functional relationships

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.