United States onlyLogistics 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.
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.
As the Director, Operational Financial Planning and Analysis (OFP&A), you will develop solutions to improve efficiencies, reduce costs and increase revenue. In this role, you'll partner with
senior leaders to initiate and implement strategy, assist with customer contract negotiations and contribute to organizational design. You’ll find yourself immersed in a forward-thinking environment fueled by achievement and a tenacious team spirit. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level with a fast-growing, dynamic global company, we’ve got an opportunity for you to grow with 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 the opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan.
What you’ll do on a typical day:
- Collaborate with and serve as a key business partner with senior executives for specified business segments (verticals) with annual turnover of more than $500 million.
- Manage financial expectations and ensure profitability targets are met.
- Evaluate potential return on invested capital for proposed projects.
- Build and maintain site level financial forecast models leveraging pricing and operational inputs.
- Set strategy, build budgets, update forecasts and determine targets; identify methods to monitor performance against assumptions.
- Gather and interpret large volumes of operational data and detect emerging trends, integrate operational intel, develop detective controls and predictive indicators.
- Lead cross-functional process improvement, acquisition integrations, system rollouts and cost accounting financial transformation.
- Partner with HR, Account Management and Operations to set and track targets for pricing and wage increases; serve as a subject matter expert to uncover opportunities and highlight risks.
- Assist with the month-end close process, functioning as a finance department liaison at site, customer and vertical operational levels; prepare senior management for and attend Monthly Divisional Reviews (MDR) and weekly executive leadership meetings.
- Run scenario analyses to understand the financial impact of operational changes; perform ad hoc analysis as needed for leadership team.
- Evaluate the work content of operational processes (e.g., work center labor standards) and compare against original assumptions.
- Utilize KPIs to ensure the success of initiatives related to operational performance, labor efficiencies, regional wage analysis, price, automation savings, other cost savings, predictability and forecast accuracy.
- Mentor and develop other finance team members; oversee work product of offshore resources.
What you need to succeed at GXO:
At a minimum, you’ll need:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military experience
- 7 years of experience in a finance role
- Financial management experience
- Knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle), HFM, financial planning software (Oracle ePBCS), Microsoft BI and related technologies
- Experience with large databases and the ability to utilize data from various BI systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Access)
It would be great if you also have:
- MBA, CPA, CMA, CFA or applicable professional designation
- 10 years of experience in a finance role
- Experience with Lean/Six Sigma management concepts and/or certifications
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including planned and unplanned overtime, which may include weekends
- Controllership experience in a supply chain/logistics, manufacturing or service organization
- Proven ability to multitask and work well under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with tight deadlines
- Excellent time management, project management and interpersonal skills
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/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 here.
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/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 here.
