Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Company: XPO Logistics
Location: High Point
Posted on: May 9, 2020

Job Description:

Logistics done differently.Do you love a challenge and have the determination to get results? At XPO Logistics, we need top-level leaders like you to keep our operations running smoothly. As the Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis, you will assist in developing and monitoring the strategic plan, as well as creating data-directed solutions to improve efficiencies, reduce costs and increase revenue. On our team, you can utilize your skills and experience to drive positive results, ensuring an exciting future for yourself and XPO.--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:Report financial performance, including weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual operating results; investigate and communicate variances and unusual items, and evaluate their effect on operationsAssist with the Monthly Operating Reporting (MOR) processes; standardize templates and consolidate dataCollaborate on the forecasting and planning processes, working cross-functionally across corporate departments and business unitsBuild and align partnerships across functional areas to benchmark locations, operational groups and personnel with meaningful KPIs Measure and effectively communicate results on key strategic initiatives within the business; develop routine and ad hoc analyses to support business decisionsParticipate in the consolidation of major capital investmentsWhat you need to succeed at XPO:At a minimum, you'll need:Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field, or equivalent related work experience5 years of experience in finance or financial planning and analysisExperience with and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including ProjectExperience creating complex formulas and models in Excel with large amounts of data in various formatsSolid experience with Business Intelligence (BI) toolsIt'd be great if you also have:Master's degree (MBA or MS), CFA and/or CPA certificationAvailability to travel an average of 2-4 times per quarterExperience in international/global work, transportation and/or supply chain, and with corporate offices and divisionsCapacity to quickly learn and achieve proficiency in all internal software applications (Hyperion)Experience developing insightful, valuable and actionable analyses with detailed explanations regarding drivers of those results; capability to produce unambiguous, comprehensive and accurate interpretationsSelf-motivated work style with the capacity to work well with minimal direct supervision or in a team environmentProven interpersonal, leadership and collaboration skills with experience effectively supervising, coaching, mentoring and influencing employeesExcellent verbal and written communication skills with the capability to present clean, organized and thorough information and data appropriate for intended audienceBilingual English/French and/or English/SpanishBe part of something big.--XPO 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 XPO a great place to work.--We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.--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.

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