Assistant Finance Manager

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GXO Logistics Supply Chain Inc.
Job description:
Are you a finance professional looking for your next opportunity in a fast-paced, multi-user logistics environment? Do you enjoy partnering with operational teams, challenging stakeholders, and delivering meaningful financial insight? If so, we may have the perfect role for you.
Here at GXO, were looking for an Assistant Finance Manager (FTC) to join our team in Peterborough , supporting a key open-book contract with Mountain Warehouse , alongside and supporting multi-user operations. This role is a 12-month maternity cover with a planned start from 1st July offering great exposure and potential future opportunities within GXO
Reporting to the Finance Manager, youll play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting operational decision-making, and building strong relationships with both internal teams and customers.
This is a full-time, fixed-term contract , working Monday to Friday 9-5 onsite
Pay, benefits and more:
Were looking to offer a salary of up to £36,000.00 per annum and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes flexible dental insurance plans, a company sponsored pension scheme, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. Youll also 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! xwzovoh
What youll do on a typical day:
Deliver weekly and monthly financial reporting, including costings, management accounts, and customer reports
Support the month-end process, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations
Provide variance analysis and insightful commentary to support operational decision-making
Assist with budgets, forecasts, and rolling financial planning
Attend customer meetings and present financial updates, highlighting key cost drivers and risks
Build strong relationships with stakeholders across finance, operations, and external clients
What you need to succeed at GXO:
Experience of finance function within a 3PL, logistics, or open-book finance environment
Strong financial reporting and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail
Confident communicator, able to challenge and influence stakeholders at all levels
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
Strong Excel and systems knowledge
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