Finance Analyst

☞ XPO Logistics

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Update day: 25-05-2024

Location: Walsall West Midlands

Category: Finance / Bank / Stock

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An opportunity has arisen within XPO Transport Solutions UK Ltd as an Operational Finance Analyst to work as part of the Brokerage and European FTL (Red Europe) team based in Aldridge, West Midlands.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role will play a key part in supporting both the Operational and Finance functions to make effective business decisions and also to provide a dedicated contact to both the wider business and external customers & suppliers.


Pay, benefits and more:


We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £25000 per annum. In addition, we offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) You’ll have access to, a workplace pension and many other benefits.


What you’ll do on a typical day:


  • Production and communication of weekly operational activity/margin reports
  • Reconciliation of customer & supplier invoices to agreed charges
  • Dealing with customer/supplier queries that arise from this
  • Data retrieval & analysis to aid business decisions
  • CMR requesting and reconciling
  • Reviewing and ensuring all invoicing is completed by our team in a timely manner
  • Assisting with aged debt queries to ensure timely payment of invoices
  • Communicate with various internal and external departments
  • Production of weekly costings
  • Contribution to the production of KPI reporting
  • Communicating any system/IT issues affecting operations
  • Provision of ad-hoc support to Operations and Finance Managers where required


What you need to succeed at XPO:


  • Experience with MS Office applications essential. Any experience with Freight Optimiser or SHARP would be advantageous. Strong IT skills in general will be required for this role.
  • Desirable knowledge of transport operations but not essential as training will be provided
  • Excellent organisation skills, meeting deadlines is essential
  • Individual must be able to work on their own initiative but also work as part of a team
  • Although based in Aldridge, some travel will be required to our Crick office in Northampton


Be part of something big.


XPO is a leading provider of world-class 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 XPO a great place to work.


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 XPO’s candidate privacy statement here.

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Deadline: 09-07-2024

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