This is a high‑impact 18‑month fixed‑term contract, where you'll help design and embed standardised, well‑controlled finance processes aligned to GXO group standards. You'll act as a subject‑matter expert across key accounting and control areas, partnering with operational and central finance teams to identify gaps, remediate issues, and deliver sustainable improvements that transition smoothly into business‑as‑usual. The position requires working Monday to Friday, 09:00‑17:00, with a requirement to be in our Chippenham office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays each week. Some flexibility is required, as this is a logistics role.
Responsibilities
* Review legacy Wincanton and GXO finance processes to identify inconsistencies, inefficiencies, and control gaps.
* Own specific process harmonisation assignments, delivering clearly defined outputs aligned to the programme roadmap.
* Design, document, and embed standardised processes, including SOPs, in line with Group accounting policies and audit expectations.
* Support the clean‑up and remediation of historical process and control differences.
* Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, deliver training, manage risks, and support change‑management through to successful BAU handover.
Qualifications
* Qualified accountant with a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) and strong technical accounting expertise.
* Proven experience in finance transformation, harmonisation, or process and systems change projects.
* In‑depth knowledge of controllership activities, including month‑end close, balance‑sheet reconciliations, intercompany, leases, and fixed assets.
* Confidence to work with and challenge multiple stakeholders constructively, influencing positive change.
* Detail‑oriented, pragmatic, and solution‑focused mindset, with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, change‑led environment.
Benefits
* Salary up to £58,500 per annum, depending on experience.
* 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
* Company‑sponsored pension scheme.
Equal Opportunity Employer
GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.
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