Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

SUMMARY:

The Director Financial Planning & Analysis is responsible for the effective and timely management of monthly financial analysis quarterly outlooks annual operating budgets and shareholder presentation preparation. This role leads the consolidation preparation and analysis of regional financial and operational information while leveraging advanced analytics AIâenabled tools automation and financial systems technology to improve forecast accuracy enhance business insights streamline processes and support strategic decisionâmaking across the organization. The Director FP&A is accountable for regional financial performance management planning and forecasting investment underwriting and cash/working capital optimization. Duties include but are not limited to:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee and/or manage on-going financial analysis including monthly quarterly and annual income statement and other operational based financial analysis

Manage and/or execute the consolidated annual budget process and associated analysis (income statement balance sheet and capital focus); working closely with regional and corporate functions

Manage and/or execute the consolidated quarterly outlook (forecast) process and associated analysis (income statement balance sheet and capital focus); working closely with regional and corporate functions

Oversee and/or manage the day-to-day administrative aspects associated with the planning/forecast and analysis tool including on-going system enhancements

Serve as the financial steward and sounding board for divisional leaders and General Managersbringing fact-based analysis scenario planning and decision support.

Continually assess effectiveness and efficiency of financial analysis activities identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement as well as establishing and evaluating appropriate observable metrics

Execute and/or manage the development analysis and reporting of productivity metrics and the facilitation of regional review reporting

Preparation of financial presentations to be used by the Regional Management CFO/CEO and Board of Director meetings as directed

Build and lead the regional Finance & Accounting team with clear objectives coaching succession plans and engagement.

Elevate finance as a trusted business partnerdevelop capabilities in modeling data storytelling change management and commercial acumen across the team.

Other projects and duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Transportation industry particularly railroad experience a plus

Strong communication time management and prioritization skills

Leadership and coaching of individuals and teams

Managing across organizational boundaries

Independently motivated

Advanced computer skills including Windows and the Microsoft Office Suite; experience in Microsoft G365 ERP and Adaptive Insights environments a plus

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:

BS Accounting Finance or Business Administration required and 10 years related experience including 5 years of finance/accounting management with a successful record of supervision/leadership; CPA MBA and U.S. public company experience preferred

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or any other protected status under federal state or local laws.

Required Experience:

Director