Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

GXO Logistics Inc.•Charlotte, NC

47d

About The Position

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. As the Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis, you will act as the primary finance contact for the IT and Operations Excellence teams while driving continuous improvements across the organization. Become a part of our fast-growing, dynamic team and we'll help you develop your career to a level that will exceed your expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business, or equivalent related work or military experience
5 or more years of experience in finance and/ or accounting roles, with demonstrated growth through leadership
3 or more years managing IT finance in a large organization
Microsoft Office and analytic software experience
Experience developing and preparing capital and operating budgets
Experience monitoring budgets and identifying problem areas, conducting research into causes and corrective actions and making appropriate recommendations
The ability to learn and understand functionality of multiple logistics-related systems (warehouse, transportation, shipment management systems, etc.)
Thorough knowledge of financial monitoring/control, and general ledger and accounts payable processes and procedures

Nice To Haves

Master's degree and/or CPA certification
7+ years of experience in finance and / or accounting roles
Background in logistics, transportation, warehousing and/or distribution

Responsibilities

Own the forecast, budget, and financial analysis for the IT and Operations Excellence functional departments
Partner with department leaders to continuously improve forecasting, standard deliverables, month-end close and data acquisition
Present to leadership, up to regional CFO and CEO, on IT and Operations Excellence budgets and financial strategies
Ensure budget targets are being met, including variance analysis and identification of savings opportunities
Evaluate potential expenses and returns for proposed projects
Work with IT Leadership and your team to set and track targets for labor, T&E and vendor spend
Design and deliver standard reporting to support management using a variety of software, including Power BI, Excel, Power Point, Oracle ERP and financial planning software (Oracle ePBCS); design and deliver analytical tools
Manage site level costing to provide clear IT costing to each site
Support strategic decision making in the IT and Operations Excellence organizations
Interpret large volumes of internal data and prepare forecast accuracy reporting
Create templates and deliverables for KPIs; utilize KPIs to ensure the management of expenses and driving expanding margins as the business grows
Identify methods to monitor performance against original assumptions
Develop detective controls and predictive indicators
Manage a high-performing team and invest time in developing team members