National Finance Manager - CI

Are you driven by improving how finance supports operations? Do you thrive in complex, multi-site environment where data really matters? Could you help deliver better value for the contract through financial insight and continuous improvement?

Here at GXO, we’re seeking a National Finance Manager – Continuous Improvement to play a pivotal role in strengthening financial performance across our UK-wide NHS contract, supporting eight Warehouse and Transport sites, (Alfreton, Maidstone, Widnes, Rugby, Daventry, Suffolk Park, Normanton, and Bridgwater).

This role sits at the heart of operations and finance – driving efficiency, improving financial accuracy, and embedding standardised ways of working that enable operational teams to make confident, data-driven decisions. You’ll provide insight, challenge assumptions, and help deliver sustainable value for the NHS through cost optimisation, improved reporting, and process excellence.

This is a full-time, permanent role, working on a hybrid basis, with 3 days on-site and 2 days working from home.You will work Monday to Friday, 09:00 till 17:00. However, flexibility is required, this is logistics after all!

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £60,000 per annum, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a £5,400 car allowance, 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:

• Leading continuous improvement initiatives across all eight NHS sites, improving financial accuracy, consistency, and operational efficiency
• Developing and maintaining robust financial models to track performance, productivity, and key cost drivers
• Producing insightful analysis that highlights trends, risks, and improvement opportunities for operational leaders
• Partnering with site teams to identify root causes of variance, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and sustained
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles, working collaboratively with sites to ensure realistic, evidence-based plans
• Driving standardisation of financial processes, reporting, and KPIs across the network

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
• Strong experience within multi-site finance environments
• Proven track record of leading continuous improvement or transformation initiatives
• Excellent financial modelling and analytical capability, with the ability to turn data into action
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and month-end processes
• Advanced Excel skills: experience with BI tools is an advantage

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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.