Assistant Finance Manager

Assistant Finance Manager

Are you a commercially minded finance professional who loves turning data into decisions? Can you build strong relationships with stakeholders while driving financial performance? Ready to take ownership of a key finance function within a fast-paced logistics operation? We are looking for an Assistant Finance Manager (12 month FTC) to join our M&S site in Ollerton. You will lead the finance function at our dedicated Marks & Spencer site in Ollerton. Supporting a major logistics operation, you'll be responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting and insightful analysis that helps shape strategic and operational decision making. Working closely with both GXO and M&S stakeholders, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring strong financial controls, driving continuous improvement and supporting the long-term success of the contract. This is a full-time, permanent role, working predominately Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00. Pay, benefits and more: We're looking to offer a salary of up to £45,000.00 per annum and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes flexible dental insurance plans, a company sponsored pension scheme, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You'll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more! What you'll do on a typical day: Lead the production of weekly, monthly and quarterly financial reporting, providing meaningful analysis and actionable insights to GXO and M&S stakeholders Manage budgeting, forecasting and annual operational planning processes, ensuring accurate and timely submissions Take ownership of month-end activities, including journals, balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls Partner with operational leadership teams to support decision making, identify cost-saving opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring exceptional financial support and customer service What you need to succeed at GXO: Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA) or actively working towards a professional accounting qualification Strong experience in management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and KPI reporting within a fast-paced environment Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge at all levels Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyse complex data and present meaningful financial insight Commercially aware, proactive and solutions-focused, with a proven ability to prioritise workloads and deliver results under pressure