Financial Reporting Director in Northampton

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