Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis - Hybrid, Charlotte, NC - GXO Logistics Corporate Services, Inc.

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 Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis, you will assist in developing and monitoring the strategic plan, as well as creating data-directed solutions to improve efficiencies, reduce costs and increase revenue. 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:

• Generate, maintain, and report financial performance, including weekly flash, monthly forecasts, quarterly and annual operating results across SG&A functions.
• Investigate and communicate variances and evaluate their effect on SG&A spend against targets, including forecast, budget, prior year, and strategic targets.
• Assist in Operating Reviews (MOR) through preparation of schedules and presentations for senior management that clearly communicate operational and financial performance, as well as issues requiring intervention, status updates, and suggested solutions.
• Work creatively on the budgeting, planning, and forecasting processes, working cross-functionally to influence stakeholders across all SG&A functions.
• Ensure accurate and standard processes are maintained to drive cost allocation and absorption of SG&A expenses into the operations and ensure global alignment on approach.
• Measure and effectively communicate results on key strategic initiatives within the business; develop routine and ad hoc analyses to support business decisions.
• Maintain headcount reporting and maintain clear visibility to staffing plans across SG&A functions to ensure financial alignment with strategic priorities.
• Monitor and report on trends in major vendor spend categories and provide detailed insight and analysis on key drivers of spend.
• Ensure all project spend is in line with budget and is delivering savings in line with project approval.

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.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and creating complex formulas and models in Excel with large amounts of data in various formats.
• Solid experience with Business Intelligence tools.
• Availability to travel an average of 1-2 times per quarter.

• Experience with Oracle HFM/Fusion, Smartview, Microsoft PowerBI and/or Workforce Management Software.

• Master's degree (MBA or MS), CFA and/or CPA certification.
• Experience developing insightful, valuable, and actionable analyses with detailed explanations regarding drivers of those results; capability to produce unambiguous, comprehensive, and accurate interpretations.
• Consistent interpersonal, leadership and creative skills with experience effectively supervising, coaching, mentoring, and influencing employees.

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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.