Finance Manager

Company description:

GXO Logistics Supply Chain Inc.

Job description:

Do you thrive on producing accurate, high-quality management accounts that operational teams can rely on? Can you build strong relationships that influence decision-making and drive performance? Are you passionate about delivering outstanding financial reporting and customer service every day?

We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our Nutmeg sites in Leeds and Brighouse for a 12-month FTC. In this role, youll take ownership of producing accurate and timely weekly and monthly management accounts for our open-book warehouse and closed-book transport contracts in Leeds and Brighouse. Youll work closely with operational teams to understand performance, provide clear financial insight, and support informed decision-making. Youll also lead on financial reporting, KPI analysis and the creation of supporting documentation ensuring both internal leaders and key customer contacts receive a reliable, high-quality financial service every time.

This is a full-time permanent role working Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:00

Pay, benefits and more:

Were looking to offer a salary of up to £60,000 per annum and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes flexible dental insurance plans, a company sponsored pension scheme, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. Youll 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 youll do on a typical day

• Lead the production of accurate weekly and monthly management accounts, including variance analysis, KPI reporting, full balance-sheet reconciliations, and submission of P&L and balance sheet results
• Deliver clear, reliable financial reporting and modelling for both GXO and the customer, ensuring strong financial controls and supporting operational performance analysis
• Manage core financial processes, including purchase orders, capital expenditure tracking, budget production, forecasting and supporting the creation and monitoring of business cases
• Partner with operational teams and key customer contacts to provide detailed accounting support, resolve queries, and contribute to planning on volumes, productivity and performance
• Collaborate with CI/PI teams to identify, validate and track gainshare opportunities that drive continuous improvement
• Lead and develop the administration function, coaching and supporting team members to enhance performance and ensure a high-quality service, while supporting external audit requirements

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or QBE, with experience in distribution, 3PL or similarly complex operational environments, and exposure to open-book contracting
• Highly analytical with strong FP&A capability, a forensic approach to numbers, and the ability to identify, investigate and resolve accounting or operational issues
• Advanced Excel and strong Microsoft Office skills, plus experience working with major General Ledger systems such as SAP or Oracle
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, able to build effective relationships with internal teams, external customers and stakeholders at all levels
• Strong planning, organisation and time-management, with the ability to work accurately under pressure and deliver high-quality reporting in fast-moving environments
• People leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring, performance management and supporting change initiatives

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