Senior Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis

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Job description

Solutions driven success.

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO Logistics, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you're looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.

As the Senior Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis, you will partner with assigned corporate department leaders by preparing financial reports, analyses, and forecasts, and working with key stakeholders to achieve objectives. In this role, you'll have the ability to positively affect XPO's future through advice and counsel while creating long-term success for the company and for yourself.

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 the opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan.

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Assist in the budgeting, planning and forecasting processes, working cross-functionally to influence stakeholders
• Maintain and ensure the accuracy of forecast models including: KPI's, Revenue, Margin, EBITDA, operating expenses, Capex and Free Cash Flow
• Manage risks and opportunities across multiple lines of business to ensure accurate forecasting
• Generate, maintain, and ensure accuracy of financial and operational scorecards for various lines of businesses as part of the daily/weekly/monthly financial review process; determine key drivers of over/under performance
• Develop tools for early identification of cost-savings opportunities and make recommendations
• Assist in Monthly Operating Reviews through preparation of schedules and presentations for senior management that clearly communicate operational and financial performance, and issues requiring intervention, their status and suggested solutions
• Complete ad hoc reporting to support multiple stakeholders in a cross-functional matrix environment, balancing their needs and perspectives to maximize the company's interests
• Complete competitive analysis to determine market trends and XPO's performance against the market

What you need to succeed at XPO:

At a minimum, you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
• 2 years of experience in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), including budgeting and forecasting experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills with the ability to create complex formulas

It'd be great if you also have:

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

• CPA, CMA, CFA or applicable professional designation
• Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate complex financial concepts to various user groups
• 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

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.

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.

XPO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with XPO 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 XPO's candidate privacy statement here.