Finance Manager
At a glance
Manager-level FP&A role at GXO. Bradford · up to £65,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Produce regular finance and KPI reports, run month-end processes, and prepare balance sheets
- Lead and develop your team, keeping its work aligned around shared goals
- Complete the annual operating plan and quarterly updates for submission to the customer on schedule
- Advance on-site improvement and cost-saving work, while challenging practices and improving data accuracy
What you bring
- You have worked in a fast-moving setting, preparing management accounts and KPI reports
- You can turn financial data into reports and analysis with useful commentary
- You hold full CIMA or ACCA qualification, or qualify as QBE
Who this fits
This manager role suits someone who can lead a team and build effective relationships with operations, commercial teams and other stakeholders. It is full-time and permanent in Bradford, with Monday-to-Friday hours from 09:00 to 17:00 and some flexibility required.
From the employer
Are you an experienced finance professional who is ready to take on your next challenge? Are you looking for a fulfilling and rewarding career rather than just another job? Do you crave an autonomous environment where you have the freedom to really make your own mark on things? Then you’re in the right place!
We are currently looking for a Finance Manager to join our M&S Clothing & Home operation at Bradford, where you’ll ensure the integrity and accuracy of the financial accounts and develop strong business relationships with operations and commercial teams. Responsible for delivering an excellent financial service to both Marks & Spencer and the internal management team within GXO Logistics, you’ll create and maintain reports, provide analysis for the management team and ensure robust financial controls are in line with SOX compliance standards.
This role is being offered on a full-time, permanent basis, the hours of work are Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00. However, we do require a level of flexibility - this is logistics after all!
Pay, benefits and more:
You’ll be paid a salary of up to £65,000 per annum. You’ll also receive 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days so you can enjoy a positive work-life balance. You’ll have access to private healthcare, a dental plan, a workplace pension and our GXO University which provides you the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you’re comfortable with. Plus, many other perks such as a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme and our continued focus on internal promotions, over 55% last year!
What you’ll do on a typical day:
- You’ll oversee and produce the weekly/monthly/quarterly financial and KPI reporting, including the delivery of GXO month end processes and balance sheets
- You’ll lead, manage, coach and develop your team to exceed expectations - you will bring the team together ensuring everyone is working towards a common goal
- You’ll be responsible for ensuring the annual operation plan and quarterly revisions are completed and submitted to our customer in the agreed timescales
- You’ll be a key player in driving the onsite CI agenda, including driving cost saving initiatives and accurate data reporting, challenging the status quo and delivering maximum benefit to the business
What you need to succeed at GXO:
- Proven experience in a fast paced, dynamic environment, producing management accounts and KPI reporting
- Experience in producing financial reports and analysis with meaningful commentary
- Experience in building strong business relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Be an effective influencer and communicator, able to positively engage and empower others
- Full qualified CIMA, ACCA or QBE.
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.