Manager, Finance

GXO Logistics, Inc; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Finance Manager to join our North American finance team. You will partner with project managers to track spending on startups and capital projects, and work with executives to convert data into actionable insights.

The role emphasizes reporting, KPI development, and ensuring profitability against targets using Power BI, Oracle Projects, and Excel. A Bachelor's in accounting/finance and 5+ years of experience are required; CPA or a master’s degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or equivalent related work or military experience.
• 5 years of experience in financial analysis, financial/strategic planning, accounting and/or budgeting.
• Solid working knowledge of Oracle Projects.
• Experience evaluating systems of internal control.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and analytic software; ability to perform database collection, use software programs to gather data for modeling and make meaningful use of the data.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Project Managers across the company to track and manage project spending for large startup and capital projects.
• Work with a variety of executives and teams to glean required data from various disparate sources.
• Utilize Oracle Projects to enhance reporting capabilities; leverage operational and financial KPIs to manage various project spends.
• Handle the lifecycle of project reporting from project creation requests to closures.
• Design and deliver standard reporting to support vertical leaders using a variety of software such as Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint, Oracle ERP and Oracle ePBCS.
• Ensure profitability targets are being met; be responsible for evaluating potential return on invested capital for proposed projects and converting pricing models to operational forecasts/targets/budgets.
• Oversee the authority for expenditure process, create templates and deliverables for operational/financial KPIs, identify methods to monitor performance against original assumptions and develop detective controls and predictive indicators

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial planning

Accounting

Budgeting

Oracle Projects

Power BI

Excel

Data modeling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business

Master's degree or CPA certification

Tools

Oracle Projects

Power BI

Excel

Job description

At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levelswho can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at workand the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

Finance Manager

As the Finance Manager, you will act as a primary contact for regional operational performance while developing solutions and strategies in complicated or unique situations. Become a part of our dynamic team and we'll help you develop your career to a level that will exceed your expectations.

Pay, benefits and more.

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Partner with Project Managers across the company to track and manage project spending for large startup and capital projects
• Work with a variety of executives and teams to glean required data from various disparate sources
• Utilize Oracle Projects to enhance reporting capabilities; leverage operational and financial KPIs to manage various project spends
• Handle the lifecycle of project reporting from project creation requests to closures
• Design and deliver standard reporting to support vertical leaders using a variety of software such as Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint, Oracle ERP and Oracle ePBCS
• Ensure profitability targets are being met; be responsible for evaluating potential return on invested capital for proposed projects and converting pricing models to operational forecasts/targets/budgets
• Oversee the authority for expenditure process, create templates and deliverables for operational/financial KPIs, identify methods to monitor performance against original assumptions and develop detective controls and predictive indicators

What you need to succeed at GXO:

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or equivalent related work or military experience
• 5 years of experience in financial analysis, financial/strategic planning, accounting and/or budgeting
• Solid working knowledge of Oracle Projects
• Experience evaluating systems of internal control
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and analytic software; ability to perform database collection, use software programs to gather data for modeling and make meaningful use of the data

It’d be great if you also have:

• Master’s degree and/or CPA certification
• Background in logistics, transportation, warehousing or distribution
• 3 years of project management experience
• Knowledge of various functional areas including operations, marketing, sales, pricing, project management, human resources, and IT
• Thorough knowledge of financial monitoring and control, general ledger and accounts payable processes and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to develop and prepare capital and operating budgets
• Ability to monitor budgets, identify problem areas and make appropriate recommendations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present clean, organized, and thorough information and data appropriate for intended audience

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.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer including Disabled/Veterans.

GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

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.