Job Description

Ready to lead a game-changing transformation? Are you ready to join a complex, multi-entity organisation? Can you stay ahead of evolving regulatory requirements whilst driving continuous improvement in reporting processes?





Join us as

Director of Financial Reporting

and take charge of integration, streamlining legacy processes, and building a future-ready reporting function powered by AI and efficiency.





You will lead the integration and process of financial reporting, streamlining legacy systems and building a robust reporting function for internal and external stakeholders. Based at our

Head Office

in

Northampton

office on a hybrid basis (3 days onsite) with occasional travel to other sites. This is a unique opportunity to drive optimisation, process improvement, and transformation while coaching and building a high-performing team.





This is a full-time permanent position. You'll be working

Monday to Friday, 09:00 till 17:00.

However, some flexibility is required, this is logistics after all!

Pay, benefits and more:

We're looking to offer a salary of up to

122,000 per annum

, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a

company car or car allowance to the value of 7,140 PA

, a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, 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 and shape the financial reporting function, delivering accurate, timely internal and external reports for senior leadership and stakeholders Prepare and present complex financial insights, ensuring clarity and impact in board-level presentations and audits Drive integration and process redesign, consolidating fragmented legacy systems into streamlined, efficient workflows Coach and inspire a large controllership team, while building out a new high-performing reporting team of around six specialists Champion innovation and optimisation, embedding AI and automation to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency

What you need to succeed at GXO:

Proven expertise in financial reporting leadership, including internal/external reporting, audits, and compliance Strong people management and change leadership skills, with experience guiding large teams through transformation Technical proficiency in Oracle, HFM consolidation tools, and deep knowledge of US GAAP, SOX, and FRS standards Professional qualification (ACCA or ACA) and a track record of delivering reporting excellence in complex environments Exceptional communication and presentation skills, able to influence senior stakeholders and articulate insights clearly

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

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. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.





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.