Management Accountant

XPO Logistics, Inc.; Crick; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm based in Crick is seeking a Management Accountant to oversee operational finance functions. The role involves compiling management accounts and conducting analysis to enhance efficiency. Candidates should be nearing completion of AAT or in the early stages of CIMA, with strong data manipulation skills. The position offers a salary up to £40,000 per annum and includes benefits such as 25 days of holiday, high street discounts, and a workplace pension, promoting an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Access to high street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• Close to completing AAT or in early stages of CIMA.
• Fantastic data manipulation skills managing multiple data streams.
• Confident in communication with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Produce financial and operational management reporting.
• Full Month end & balance sheets responsibility.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure customer retention and growth opportunities.

Skills

Data manipulation skills

Strong communication

Drive and energy

Inquisitive nature

Education

AAT or early stages of CIMA

Job description

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XPO Logistics are currently recruitingfor a Management Accountant to leadour operational finance teams based in Crick. You’ll lead, driveand support a portfolio of contracts within the business unit, you'll have flexibility on location, but need to be able to travel to our headoffice in Crick, near Rugby and Northampton. You’ll be compiling the management accounts for your contracts and look at analysis where possible to make our operations more efficient. Our transport division is a £750m t/o business with contracts providing transport and warehousing solutions to many household brands or businesses across the UK.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £40,000per annum. In addition, we're offering, 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, as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Produce both financial and operational management reporting as required for the site, business and customer
• Full Month end & balance sheets responsibility
• Internal Flash, Forecasting & Budgeting
• Key account management, involving strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensuring customer retention and seeking growth opportunities

Partnering with the central finance team

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• Ideally, you’ll be close to completing your AAT or in the early stages of your CIMA
• You’ll have fantastic data manipulation skills and confident managing multiple data streams
• Be a confident business partner, able to communicate at all levels and challenge stakeholders
• The ability to demonstrate drive, energy and a commitment to the team and contracts
• Be inquisitive with a passion for challenging teams to drive performance

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. Review XPO's candidate privacy statement here.