Assistant Finance Manager

Are you a detail‑focused finance professional who enjoys working close to the operation, not just behind the numbers? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced environment where accuracy, control and insight directly impact performance? If you’re proactive, analytical and ready to support a complex, high‑volume site, this could be the role for you.

Here at GXO Logistics, we’re looking for an Assistant Finance Manager to join our new retail distribution operation in Northampton. This is a purpose‑designed site, servicing over 250+ stores, where speed, accuracy and service are critical - and where finance plays a key role in keeping control, driving insight and supporting the wider business. Working closely with the Finance Manager and operational leadership team, you’ll be responsible for delivering accurate reporting, supporting weekly results and ensuring financial processes are robust, efficient and cost‑conscious at all times.

This is a great opportunity to join a new, flagship site at the start of its journey. You’ll be right in the middle of a high‑volume, fast‑moving operation where finance is hands‑on, visible and essential to performance. You’ll gain exposure across all areas of site finance - from procurement through to reporting - and have the chance to develop your skills in a complex, commercial environment.

This is a full‑time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, either 08:00 – 16:00 or 09:00 - 17:00. Flexibility will be required to support a 24/7 operation when needed, this is logistics after all!

Pay, benefits and more:

You’ll be paid a salary of up to £40,000 per annum, you’ll also receive 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days so you can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical and dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll 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. You’ll also have access to our GXO University which provides you with the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you’re comfortable with. There’s also our continued focus on internal promotions, over 55% last year!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

Support the Finance Manager and Management Accountant in producing weekly results, reporting and analysis for the site and customer

Take ownership of the end‑to‑end procurement process, including raising and monitoring purchase orders, goods receipting and supplier query resolution

Reconcile agency payroll hours and support weekly payroll submissions and invoice consolidation

Maintain accurate financial records, including cash logs, expense logs and month‑end reconciliations

Provide clear, accurate data and insight to the operation - helping drive cost control, efficiency and informed decision‑making

What you need to succeed at GXO:

Experience in a finance, management accounts or assistant finance role, ideally within logistics or a similar operational environment

Strong Excel skills with the ability to manipulate data, build reports and provide meaningful analysis

High attention to detail with a numerical and analytical mindset

Confident communicator who can work with both finance and operational stakeholders

Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced setting

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