Lead Analyst, Finance

About the role

GXO is seeking a Lead Analyst, Operational Finance to launch and stabilize a new customer startup while supporting an established portfolio of operations. The role offers exposure to startup implementation, forecasting, budgeting, invoicing, and operational finance, and involves partnering with leaders across the business to impact operational and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of financial activities supporting a new customer startup through implementation, stabilization, and ongoing operations.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional stakeholders to track open issues, follow up on commitments, and drive timely resolution of action items.
• Develop and maintain forecasts, budgets, and financial models that support business planning and decision‑making.
• Analyze financial and operational performance, identify trends and risks, and provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Support customer invoicing, revenue tracking, and month‑end financial activities.
• Partner closely with Operations, HR, Engineering, Accounting, and Project Management teams to support business objectives.
• Develop reporting, dashboards, and KPIs that improve visibility and support operational and financial performance.
• Perform ad hoc analysis related to labor, productivity, profitability, customer growth, and operational initiatives.
• Help identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and financial controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in FP&A, operational finance, accounting, budgeting, or business analytics.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and Excel skills.
• Effective communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced and evolving environment.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams and operational stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deliverables and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience supporting logistics, distribution, transportation, manufacturing, or startup operations.
• Experience with Oracle, Power BI, ePBCS, Snowflake, or similar financial systems.
• Knowledge of customer invoicing and contract‑based financial models.
• Experience working directly with operational leaders and cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and support implementation efforts.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Generous benefits package.
• Full health insurance (medical, dental, and vision).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Additional benefits and perks.