Sr. FP&A Analyst

HR Team: Morgan Daniel & Tammy Allegretti

Hiring Managers: Jeff Cornell & Kristen Estes

SUMMARY:

The Senior FP&A Analyst is responsible for supporting the Companys financial planning forecasting budgeting and consolidated financial reporting processes. This role partners closely with FP&A leadership Accounting Operations Marketing Human Resources and other corporate functions to provide financial insights perform detailed analyses develop forecasts and support strategic decision-making through financial modeling and performance reporting.

The Senior FP&A Analyst serves as a key contributor to consolidated reporting business performance analysis executive presentations and enterprise-wide planning initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties include but are not limited to:

Prepare and analyze consolidated monthly quarterly and annual financial reporting packages

Perform detailed variance analysis versus budget outlook and prior year results identifying key drivers and emerging trends.

Support the development and consolidation of annual budgets quarterly outlooks and long-range financial forecasts in collaboration with division and corporate business partners.

Own the companys consolidated financial model including updates to operating cash flows capital structure and tax assumptions for use in outlooks budgets and long-term planning

Prepare commodity division and consolidated revenue and carload analyses to identify trends risks and opportunities.

Develop and maintain financial models scenario analyses and forecasting tools to support planning and strategic initiatives.

Prepare financial analyses and supporting materials for executive leadership Audit Committee Board of Directors and other stakeholders.

Support quarterly business reviews through development of financial reporting performance metrics and management presentations.

Partner with Accounting to support month-end close activities financial reporting accuracy and variance explanations.

Monitor key financial and operational performance indicators and provide recommendations to improve business performance.

Identify recommend and implement process improvements to enhance forecasting budgeting reporting and analytical capabilities.

Support the development and maintenance of FP&A reporting systems analytical tools and data management processes.

Provide guidance and mentorship to FP&A Analysts while serving as a technical resource for the team.

Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICIATONS:

Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics Business Administration or a related field required.

MBA CPA CFA or other relevant professional certification preferred.

Minimum 5-8 years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis corporate finance accounting or related analytical roles required.

Transportation industry particularly railroad experience preferred.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel in building and updating detailed financial models including scenario analysis forecasting and consolidated financial statements.

Strong PowerPoint abilities including the ability to take financial data and translate it to a clear simple and relevant presentation for senior management Board and external stakeholder consumption

Strong financial modeling forecasting budgeting and analytical skills.

Demonstrated ability to analyze large volumes of financial and operational data and communicate findings effectively.

Strong communication presentation time management and prioritization skills.

Proven ability to work collaboratively across Accounting Operations Marketing Human Resources and other functional areas.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Direct analysis toward movements that are decision-relevant and identify immaterial variances as such rather than explaining every movement to the same depth.

Apply automation and AI-assisted tooling to recurring analysis variance commentary and reporting preparation validating output against the source before it is relied upon.

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP ERP Adaptive Insights Power BI or similar financial planning and reporting systems 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:

Senior IC