Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis - Hybrid

About the role

The Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis position at XPO requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience with at least 5 years of experience in finance or financial planning and analysis. Additional qualifications include proven experience in financial reporting and variance/root cause analysis, understanding of SG&A cost structures, financial reporting, and close processes, advanced Excel and financial modeling skills, and experience with financial systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage and drive annual budgeting, planning, and forecasting processes, partnering closely with BU Finance and Corporate Finance teams to align assumptions, timelines, and deliverables; develop and deliver executive-ready schedules and presentations.
• Own the accuracy, integrity, and insights of the consolidated forecast, including KPIs, Revenue, Margin, EBITDA, Operating Expenses, Organic Revenue, Capex, and Free Cash Flow; proactively identify risks, opportunities, and key business drivers.
• 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 aligned with business goals.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate risks and opportunities impacting rolling forecasts, influencing assumptions and supporting key business decisions.
• Lead the weekly and monthly financial review process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting; analyze performance trends, determine root causes of over/underperformance, and communicate actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Deliver advanced financial analysis and high-impact ad hoc reporting, providing data-driven insights that inform senior management decisions and strategic priorities.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience with 5 years of experience in finance or financial planning and analysis. Preferred qualifications include proven experience in financial reporting and variance/root cause analysis, understanding of SG&A cost structures, financial reporting, and close processes, advanced Excel and financial modeling skills, and experience with financial systems and reporting tools.

Qualifications

Must have strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Skills

• Proven experience in financial reporting and variance/root cause analysis.
• Understanding of SG&A cost structures, financial reporting, and close processes.
• 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.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package, full health insurance benefits available on day one, life and disability insurance, up to 15 days of PTO over your first year, 9 paid company holidays, 401(k) option with company match, education assistance, and opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan.