FPA Manager - Hybrid, Hanahan, SC

 

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 FPA Manager, you will work to continuously improve forecasting, standard financial deliverables, and month-end close processes. You will be responsible for managing all finance and accounting support functions for a major field operation, including financial analysis and planning, financial reporting, expense coding, pricing, billing, and support of inventory management and control. 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. 

 

**This role is hybrid in Hanahan, SC**

 

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:

• Team with Site Leadership and Operations to create budgets, update forecasting, and set targets.
• Partner with customer, operations, and other functional groups to become a subject matter expert, uncover opportunities, and highlight risks – manage financial expectations based on that expertise.
• Act as finance lead for site specific account management proposals to the customer.
• Ensure profitability targets are being met; provide fact and metric-driven analysis to improve operational variances, drive P&L optimization, and build the storyline; evaluate potential returns on invested capital for proposed projects.
• Identify methods to monitor performance against original assumptions; convert pricing models to operational forecasts/targets/budgets.
• Prepare, maintain, and present forecasts, budgets, and variance analysis on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
• Engage in labor management activities in tracking operational performance using proprietary tools.
• Set up invoice templates, queries, and/or manual processes for invoice data collection.
• Ensure invoices are effectively presented to the customer accurately and on time.
• Coordinate the setup of new accounting units, project codes, work centers, etc., as needed for billing and proper cost accounting as well as enabling operational success of the facility.
• Develop detective controls and predictive indicators.

What you need to succeed at GXO:

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field; or equivalent related work or military experience.
• 5 years of experience in a financial environment role.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle), HFM, financial planning software, Microsoft BI, and related technologies.
• Experience with large databases with the ability to utilize data from various BI systems.
• Microsoft Office and analytic software experience, including performing database collection, using software programs to gather data for modeling and making meaningful use of data.
• Travel Required: up to 25% of the time for training and development opportunities.

It’d be great if you also have:

• MBA, CPA, CMA, CFA, or applicable professional designation. 
• Background in logistics, transportation, warehousing, and/or distribution.
• Experience developing and preparing capital and operating b