Senior FPA Manager - Hyrbid, Irving, TX - GXO Logistics Supply Chain, Inc.
Irving, TX 75014
About the Job
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 Senior FPA Manager, you will work with vertical leads to continuously improve forecasting, standard financial deliverables, and month-end close processes. You will be responsible for managing all finance for a major field operation including financial reporting, participating in various customer meetings to present financial findings, and high-level accounting support functions. You'll utilize KPIs to ensure the success of initiatives related to operational performance, price, and general cost savings. Join us at GXO and we'll give you the tools and support you need to excel at your job, while building a career you'll love!
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:
- Design, prepare, and maintain forecasts, budgets, and variance analysis on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
- Partner with leadership to continuously improve forecasting, standard deliverables, month-end close, and data acquisition.
- Ensure profitability targets are being met, including evaluating potential return on invested capital for proposed projects.
- Work with HR, Operations, and Pricing to set and track targets for pricing and wage increases.
- Design and deliver standard reporting to support vertical leaders, Operations management, and Executive Management using a variety of software, including Power BI, Excel, Power Point, Oracle ERP and financial planning software (Oracle ePBCS); design and deliver analytical tools to support FP&A Directors
- Evaluate the work content of operational processes (e.g., work center-level labor standards) and compare against original assumptions.
- Interpret large volumes of operational data and prepare forecast accuracy reporting.
- Create templates and deliverables for operational/financial KPIs; utilize KPIs to ensure the success of initiatives related to operational performance, price, automation savings, cost savings, predictability and forecast accuracy.
- Identify methods to monitor performance against original assumptions; convert pricing models to operational forecasts/targets/budgets.
- Develop detective controls and predictive indicators.
At a minimum, you'll need:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent related work or military experience.
- 5 years of experience in financial analysis, financial/strategic planning, accounting, and/or budgeting.
- Experience evaluating systems of internal control.
- Microsoft Excel and analytic software experience, including Power BI, financial planning software (Oracle ePBCS, OneStream, etc.), or other related applications.
- Experience developing and preparing capital and operating budgets.
- Experience monitoring budgets and identifying problem areas, conducting research into causes and corrective actions and making appropriate recommendations.
- Travel Requirement: at least 10% of the time.
- Master's degree and/or CPA certification.
- 7 years of experience in financial analysis, financial/strategic planning, accounting and/or budgeting.
- Background in logistics, transportation, warehousing and/or distribution.
- The ability to learn and understand functionality of multiple logistics-related systems (warehouse, transportation, shipment management systems, etc.).
- Thorough knowledge of financial monitoring/control, and general ledger and accounts payable processes and procedures.
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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.