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What you’ll need to succeed as a Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis at XPO

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
• 5 years of experience in finance or financial planning and analysis

Preferred qualifications:

• Strong understanding of SG&A cost structures, financial reporting, and close processes
• Proven experience in financial reporting and variance/root cause analysis
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with financial systems and reporting tools preferred
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment

About the Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis job

Pay, benefits and more:

• Competitive compensation package
• Full health insurance benefits are available on day one
• Life and disability insurance
• Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year
• 9 paid company holidays
• 401(k) option with company match
• Education assistance
• Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Partner with Accounting to ensure accurate and timely SG&A accruals, reclasses, and other period-end close activities
• Own and deliver monthly SG&A reporting, including variance analysis vs. budget, forecast, and prior periods
• Perform detailed root cause analysis on financial results, clearly articulating drivers of variances and emerging trends
• Work closely with Level 1 leaders to review monthly results, understand business drivers, and align on forecasts
• Lead SG&A forecasting and budgeting processes, ensuring assumptions are robust, consistent, and well-documented
• Develop and standardize reporting packages, dashboards, and management views to enhance visibility and decision-making
• Monitor spending trends and proactively identify risks and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations
• Build, develop, and manage an offshore team to support deliverables, financial analysis, and day-to-day operational tasks
• Ensure proper cost classification and adherence to financial controls and company policies
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting, forecasting, and close processes in partnership with Finance and Accounting

About XPO

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, 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. 

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

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 not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification. 

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