Overview
Logistics at full potential. At GXO, we continually seek talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. A positive work environment fosters happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you will have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of. As the Senior Finance Manager, you will act as a member of the onsite leadership team for a dynamic operation supporting a globally recognized brand. Become a part of our fast growing, dynamic team and we will help you develop your career to a level that will exceed your expectations.
Location: Irving, TX 75063
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 will do on a typical day
- Act as the finance lead for a warehouse operation, representing finance in meetings with operations and the customer to stay informed of upcoming changes to the business
- Partner with operations and other functional groups to facilitate successful execution against financial targets and evaluate the financial impact of potential projects
- Act as finance lead for site specific account management proposals to the customer
- Maintain and ensure the satisfactory preparation and distribution of internal and customer facing reports
- Identify methods to monitor performance against original assumptions; translate pricing models into operational forecasts, targets and budgets
- Design, prepare, maintain, and present financial forecasts, budgets and variance analyses for GXO's financial performance on a weekly, monthly and annual basis
- Engage in labor management activities in tracking operational performance using proprietary tools
- Set up invoice templates, queries and/or manual processes for invoice data collection
- Ensure invoices are effectively presented to the customer accurately and on time
- Coordinate the setup of new accounting units, project codes, work centers, etc., as needed for billing and proper cost accounting as well as enabling operational success of the facility
- 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
- Experience evaluating systems of internal control
- Microsoft Office and analytic software experience, including performing database collection, using software programs to gather data for modeling and making meaningful use of data
- 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
It would be great if you also have:
- Master’s degree and/or CPA certification
- 7 years of experience in financial analysis, financial/strategic planning, accounting and/or budgeting
- Background in logistics, transportation, warehousing and/or distribution
- The ability to learn and understand functionality of multiple logistics related systems (warehouse, transportation, shipment management systems, etc.)
- Knowledge of and experience with information technology functional areas, including operations, marketing, sales, pricing, project management, human resources and information systems operations
- Thorough knowledge of financial monitoring/control, and general ledger and accounts payable processes and procedures
About GXO
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.
