Senior Finance Analyst - Remote

GXO Logistics, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support the financial health of the organization by providing critical analyses to identify cost savings opportunities and streamline processes.

The role includes designing and updating cost models in Excel and preparing monthly variance analyses. The position offers 1st shift, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, and a full benefits package including health insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
• 2 years of experience in audit, accounting or FP&A
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including advanced Excel skills

Responsibilities

• Design and update Excel cost models to support planning, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis
• Prepare monthly reports comparing actuals to budgets for management review
• Investigate cost variances with stakeholders to identify root causes and cost-saving opportunities
• Identify, measure and track KPIs and other metrics
• Perform ad hoc budget investigations as required
• Pursue continuous improvements in reports and processes to streamline production and distribution
• Troubleshoot reporting issues and data anomalies
• Design concise, well-organized, professional reports easy to modify and share

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Budgeting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Logistics at full potential.

At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who 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 work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

1st Shift, Monday – Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

We’re always looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. As the Senior Financial Analyst, you will support the continued financial health of the organization by providing critical analyses to identify cost savings opportunities and areas to streamline processes. At GXO, you’ll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

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:

• Design, prepare and update spreadsheets/cost models in Excel to support resource planning, forecasting, budgeting and variance analysis
• Prepare monthly reporting package comparing actual financials vs. budgets for internal management review
• Investigate cost variances; work closely with business unit stakeholders to identify root causes of larger variances and opportunities to reduce costs
• Identify, measure and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and other operational and financial metrics
• Perform impromptu budgetary investigations as required
• Seek continuous improvement opportunities in reports and processes to improve content and streamline production and distribution
• Troubleshoot reporting issues and data anomalies
• Design reports that are concise, well organized, professional in appearance and easy to modify and distribute

What you need to succeed at GXO:

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
• 2 years of experience in audit, accounting or FP&A
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including advanced Excel skills

It’d be great if you also have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or Finance, or related field
• 4 years of related experience including budgeting and forecasting
• Ability to quickly learn and achieve proficiency in new software applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present clean, organized and thorough information appropriate for intended audience
• Strong ability to develop insightful, value-added and actionable analyses with detailed explanations regarding drivers of the results; able to produce unambiguous, comprehensive and accurate interpretations
• Self-motivated work style; able to work well with minimal supervision or in a team environment

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.