Manager, Finance (Travel and Entertainment) (Finance)

Logistics at full potential.

At GXO, we're constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you'll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

As a Manager, Finance (Travel & Entertainment), you will support the continued financial health of the organization by providing critical analysis to identify opportunities to save costs and streamline processes. Become a part of our dynamic team at GXO and we'll help you develop to a level that will exceed your expectations.

Pay, benefits and more.

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Lead a team of Travel & Entertainment analysts in performing daily activities including but not limited to: Concur user support; developing T&E reporting and analytics; monitoring for corporate card policy compliance and fraud risk; and various accounting and administrative tasks
• Develop and oversee process improvements that drive cost savings, cost avoidance, enhanced business outcomes and improved service levels in the area of corporate cards and travel
• Conduct ongoing analysis to identify and implement ideas for travel and corporate card cost reduction and process improvement

• Assist as a card program administrator and ensure that cardholder user experience with Concur system is simple and user-friendly and results in accurate back-end reporting
• Develop and leverage cross-functional relationships to maintain Concur system functionality

• Manage relationships with all T&E vendors and partner with Procurement on sourcing and negotiations
• Drive cardholder accountability by creating transparent and accessible reporting in BI and by generating educational materials and trainings for cardholders
• Develop and measure KPI's to drive leadership accountability around T&E spending
• Develop and monitor controls for card issuance and card limits
• Develop and implement training on, and ensure compliance with, the global T&E policy
• Own development, implementation, and configuration of cloud-based applications and system integrations related to the corporate card and expense programs (Concur experience is a plus)
• Develop and/or assess internal controls and risks to drive the continuous improvement of corporate policies, procedures, and training manuals for expense reporting and corporate credit cards
• Support audits, both internal and external, providing required audit evidence and necessary research
• Actively work to strengthen controls and simplify processes throughout the T&E function
• Manage a full project life cycle with limited direction

What you need to succeed at GXO:

At a minimum, you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related field, or equivalent related work or military experience
• 7 years of experience in a Finance or Accounting role, with progressive leadership experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills
• Experience with SAP Concur
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate complex financial concepts to various user groups effectively
• Ability to think critically and leverage available resources to troubleshoot reporting issues and data anomalies
• Strong drive to seek continuous improvement in reports and processes during companywide growth and expansion

It'd be great if you also have:

• Master's degree in Finance/Accounting or Business Administration

• CPA, CMA, CFA or applicable professional designation
• Experience working with BI

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.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

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.