GXO Logistics
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At GXO, we are on the lookout for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the exceptional service our company stands for. A positive work environment fosters happy employees, which in turn boosts productivity and commitment. Join our team, where you'll have the support to thrive at work and the resources to build a fulfilling career.
The Vice President of Global Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) will lead strategic financial planning and analysis across the enterprise. This role will drive global processes for forecasting, budgeting, and reporting, particularly focused on Free Cash Flow and Capital Expenditure. Collaborating with global functional leaders and the CIO, this position will provide financial oversight, strategic guidance, and cost management while pushing for continuous improvements in the FP&A system (EPBCS) and supporting enterprise-wide initiatives like ERP transformation. As a crucial contributor to quarterly earnings preparation and executive messaging, the VP will ensure financial integrity and alignment with shareholder expectations, while directly assisting the CFO with impactful reporting, analysis, and strategic decision-making.
Position is based onsite at our GXO facility in Greenwich, CT with a hybrid work schedule (4 days a week onsite and 1 day a week remote). Compensation and Benefits. To attract top talent, we offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability, and the chance to be part of a company incentive plan. Key Responsibilities: Direct Support to CFO Coordinate teams across various business units to address the CFO's requests, whether routine (Monthly Financial Reviews) or ad-hoc, bringing urgency and significance to the CFO's priorities. Design, implement, and maintain productivity and cost reporting for the CFO to enhance financial performance in current operations. Free Cash Flow & Capital Expenditure Establish and manage a global Free Cash Flow budgeting and forecasting process and continuously pursue improvements. Align CFO expectations of Free Cash Flow quarterly and for fiscal year during budgeting and forecasting cycles. Collaborate with the SVP of Treasury to navigate quarterly Free Cash Flow through key corporate levers. Guide regions on targets to meet shareholder expectations and develop a global consolidation of Capital Expenditure. Lead analysis initiatives for CAPEX. Provide a comprehensive view of Capital Expenditure for earnings reports and monthly assessments. FP&A Lead for Strategic Finance Projects EPBCS
Drive continuous improvement and develop key foundational elements and the scope of the system. Influence business partners to ensure HFM meets the needs of One Source of the Truth. Lead key stakeholder meetings globally to uncover new strategies.
ERP Project
Engage in Executive Steering Committee discussions. Offer project management guidance.
Global IT Support Provide financial assistance to the CIO:
Offer strategic guidance. Conduct financial analyses. Ensure the accuracy of communicated information across leadership.
Supervise Global IT financials:
Include budgeting, forecasting, and monthly P&L analyses. Support IT leadership in prioritizing global projects and costs.
Corporate Cost Control & Executive Team Support Drive the budgeting and forecasting process across global departments, including Finance, IT, Communications, Marketing, Human Resources, Operations, and Senior Management. Identify and execute opportunities for business improvement, focusing on solutions to existing challenges while establishing governance and reporting to meet stakeholder needs. Translate complex technical/financial and strategic objectives for budget and forecast alignment across the organization. Influence leadership on cost management while supporting strategic goals for GXO. Assist global leaders in crafting overall strategic messages, recommendations, and analyses for presentations to the CEO and CFO. Quarterly Earnings Process Serve as a key contributor in driving cross-functional coordination for earnings materials, including the release and presentation. Support the CEO's chief of staff in developing the quarterly storyline. Create models that clarify results and forecasts, with recommended guidance. Provide all necessary materials for the CFO's Q&A to ensure consistent external messaging. Lead the sign-off process with Controllership. Influence the CFO, CEO, and CIRO during Q&A sessions to maintain financial integrity in communications. Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Administration, Accounting, or another related field. Preferred post-graduate studies in business. A minimum of 10 years in a financial role. Strong experience as a strategic finance business partner. Experience in enterprise-wide strategic FP&A roles within global organizations and matrix environments. Proficient use of financial management tools for effective financial planning and budgeting. Leadership experience managing teams or demonstrated informal leadership among executives. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Experience leading regional and global projects. Skills Required: Strong business and financial acumen. Strategic thinker with high analytical capabilities. Ability to build solid relationships across the executive leadership team, exhibiting executive presence. Effective communication skills at all organizational levels, both verbal and written, utilizing a pyramid communication style. Leadership qualities: ability to lead across various stakeholder groups, fostering inclusivity. Results-driven and action-oriented mindset. Influencing skills across different organizational levels. Proactive approach and can-do attitude. Commitment to continuous improvement. High resilience, capable of navigating conflict with empathetic listening skills and a win-win approach. Exudes gravitas and presence, building credibility within the organization. Ability to travel nationally and internationally 15%. GXO is a leading provider of innovative supply chain solutions for the world's most successful companies. We aid our clients in managing their goods efficiently through our advanced technology and services. Our strength lies in our global team of energetic and innovative individuals at all experience levels, making GXO an excellent place to work. We proudly embrace being an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, regardless of race, sex, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories. GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA, and state and local regulations regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors must comply with GXO policies implemented to safeguard our workforce and clientele. Applicants who receive a conditional employment offer may be required to take and successfully pass a pre-employment drug test. The information provided above is intended to convey a general nature and level of work performed by individuals in this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employees may be required to perform tasks outside their normal duties as necessary.
Position is based onsite at our GXO facility in Greenwich, CT with a hybrid work schedule (4 days a week onsite and 1 day a week remote). Compensation and Benefits. To attract top talent, we offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability, and the chance to be part of a company incentive plan. Key Responsibilities: Direct Support to CFO Coordinate teams across various business units to address the CFO's requests, whether routine (Monthly Financial Reviews) or ad-hoc, bringing urgency and significance to the CFO's priorities. Design, implement, and maintain productivity and cost reporting for the CFO to enhance financial performance in current operations. Free Cash Flow & Capital Expenditure Establish and manage a global Free Cash Flow budgeting and forecasting process and continuously pursue improvements. Align CFO expectations of Free Cash Flow quarterly and for fiscal year during budgeting and forecasting cycles. Collaborate with the SVP of Treasury to navigate quarterly Free Cash Flow through key corporate levers. Guide regions on targets to meet shareholder expectations and develop a global consolidation of Capital Expenditure. Lead analysis initiatives for CAPEX. Provide a comprehensive view of Capital Expenditure for earnings reports and monthly assessments. FP&A Lead for Strategic Finance Projects EPBCS
Drive continuous improvement and develop key foundational elements and the scope of the system. Influence business partners to ensure HFM meets the needs of One Source of the Truth. Lead key stakeholder meetings globally to uncover new strategies.
ERP Project
Engage in Executive Steering Committee discussions. Offer project management guidance.
Global IT Support Provide financial assistance to the CIO:
Offer strategic guidance. Conduct financial analyses. Ensure the accuracy of communicated information across leadership.
Supervise Global IT financials:
Include budgeting, forecasting, and monthly P&L analyses. Support IT leadership in prioritizing global projects and costs.
Corporate Cost Control & Executive Team Support Drive the budgeting and forecasting process across global departments, including Finance, IT, Communications, Marketing, Human Resources, Operations, and Senior Management. Identify and execute opportunities for business improvement, focusing on solutions to existing challenges while establishing governance and reporting to meet stakeholder needs. Translate complex technical/financial and strategic objectives for budget and forecast alignment across the organization. Influence leadership on cost management while supporting strategic goals for GXO. Assist global leaders in crafting overall strategic messages, recommendations, and analyses for presentations to the CEO and CFO. Quarterly Earnings Process Serve as a key contributor in driving cross-functional coordination for earnings materials, including the release and presentation. Support the CEO's chief of staff in developing the quarterly storyline. Create models that clarify results and forecasts, with recommended guidance. Provide all necessary materials for the CFO's Q&A to ensure consistent external messaging. Lead the sign-off process with Controllership. Influence the CFO, CEO, and CIRO during Q&A sessions to maintain financial integrity in communications. Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Administration, Accounting, or another related field. Preferred post-graduate studies in business. A minimum of 10 years in a financial role. Strong experience as a strategic finance business partner. Experience in enterprise-wide strategic FP&A roles within global organizations and matrix environments. Proficient use of financial management tools for effective financial planning and budgeting. Leadership experience managing teams or demonstrated informal leadership among executives. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Experience leading regional and global projects. Skills Required: Strong business and financial acumen. Strategic thinker with high analytical capabilities. Ability to build solid relationships across the executive leadership team, exhibiting executive presence. Effective communication skills at all organizational levels, both verbal and written, utilizing a pyramid communication style. Leadership qualities: ability to lead across various stakeholder groups, fostering inclusivity. Results-driven and action-oriented mindset. Influencing skills across different organizational levels. Proactive approach and can-do attitude. Commitment to continuous improvement. High resilience, capable of navigating conflict with empathetic listening skills and a win-win approach. Exudes gravitas and presence, building credibility within the organization. Ability to travel nationally and internationally 15%. GXO is a leading provider of innovative supply chain solutions for the world's most successful companies. We aid our clients in managing their goods efficiently through our advanced technology and services. Our strength lies in our global team of energetic and innovative individuals at all experience levels, making GXO an excellent place to work. We proudly embrace being an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, regardless of race, sex, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories. GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA, and state and local regulations regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors must comply with GXO policies implemented to safeguard our workforce and clientele. Applicants who receive a conditional employment offer may be required to take and successfully pass a pre-employment drug test. The information provided above is intended to convey a general nature and level of work performed by individuals in this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employees may be required to perform tasks outside their normal duties as necessary.