Assistant Finance Manager

Are you ready for the next step in your finance career? Do you want to join a company that wants to develop your career? Perhaps you are an Assistant Finance Manager looking for a change? Whatever the reason, this is the role for you! Here at GXO logistics, we are currently recruiting for an Assistant Finance Manager to join our team on our WHSmith contract. The primary focus of this role will be to produce timely and accurate weekly and period reporting with input into the budgeting and forecasting exercises, across both Warehouse and Transport operations. You’ll be able to work from either the Birmingham or East Midlands Gateway sites, there will also be the potential for 2 days per week working from home. This role is being offered on a full-time, permanent basis, the hours of work are 37.5 Monday to Friday, between the hours of 08:00 - 17:00, to suit your current commitments.

Pay, benefits and more: You’ll be paid a salary of up to £ 35,000 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. Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical and dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more. You’ll also have access to our GXO University which provides you with the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you’re comfortable with. There’s also our continued focus on internal promotions, over 60% last year!

What you’ll do on a typical day: Production of financial and operational management reporting as required for operations, the business and the customer. To include P&L statements and Balance Sheet reconciliations ensuring all accruals and prepayments are justified and are in line with Accounting Standards Process implementation, process review and improvement Preparation of data to be presented to the business and customer as required Build relationships and develop an understanding of the transport and warehouse operations Attendance and presentation as required at site meetings, internal business and customer meetings

What you need to succeed at GXO: CIMA / ACCA studier or AAT Qualified / finalist Proven experience, within a similar environment Worked with open / closed book contracts Exposure to building strong business relationships with both internal and external stakeholders 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. 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.