Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis - Hybrid, High Point, NC

Company: GXO
Location: High Point
Posted on: November 19, 2023

Job Description:

Logistics at full potential. -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.Logistics at full potential.Do you love a challenge and have the determination to get results? -As the Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis, you act as a key liaison and have budgeting, forecasting and planning responsibility for various departments and budget areas across the GXO America's Asia Pacific region, with a strong focus on Business Partnering and creating value for each area served. - On our team, you will utilize your skills and experience to drive positive results, ensuring an exciting future for yourself and GXO.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 operations
• Lead FP&A in supporting all procurement activity, developing standard executive reporting, maintaining forecasts, and validating delivery of results
• Work creatively on the forecasting and planning processes, working cross-functionally across corporate departments and business units
• Lead all operational reporting for FP&A on Americas key financial drivers (labor, wage rates, operating expenses, inflation, productivity, etc.)
• Build 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 decisionsWhat you need to succeed at GXO:At a minimum, you'll need:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field, or equivalent related work or military experience
  • 5 years of experience in finance or financial planning and analysis, procurement finance support, or operations/manufacturing controllership
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel (PowerQuery, Advanced Charting, Data Manipulation, etc.)
  • Travel Requirement: 10% or lessIt'd be great if you also have:
    • Master's degree (MBA or MS), CFA and/or CPA certification
    • Solid experience with Business Intelligence (BI) tools including Microsoft PowerBI
    • Experience with Oracle Hyperion Financial Management and advanced use of Microsoft Excel Smartview
    • Experience developing insightful, valuable and actionable analyses with detailed explanations regarding drivers of those results; capability to produce unambiguous, comprehensive and accurate interpretations
    • Strong ability to "tell the story" on how business results are being driven by simplifying complexity in P&L and Balance Sheet accounts and tie to project savings funnels
    • Availability to travel an average of 2-3 times per month to Charlotte, NC or High Point, NC office (depending on which office is your "base office") and once per quarter to an operational site in the US
    • Experience in international work, transportation and/or supply chain, and with corporate offices and divisions
    • Consistent interpersonal, leadership and creative skills with experience leading and influencing peersWe engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains. #LI-AR2GXO 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/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.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

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