Description
Requisition 37903: B4 - Senior FP&A Analyst
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Primary Purpose
The Senior FP&A Analyst is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and analyzing operating expenses. Additionally, the position will provide high-level financial analysis to management utilizing data provided by business partners and the FP&A Analyst.
Principal Duties
- Builds a strong working relationship with business partners in support of the operating expense budgets and forecasts.
- Evaluates trends and provides recommendations to business partners to improve financial forecasts.
- Creates variance analysis reports with commentary and financial models for management.
- Demonstrates leadership by acting as coach and mentor to FP&A Analysts.
- Fosters a team-oriented environment and strives for continuous improvement regarding department/company processes.
- Possesses knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis techniques and railroad operations.
Qualifications & Skills
Education/Experience:
- Minimum Level: Bachelor's Degree
- Preferred Level: Master's Degree or MBA
- Preferred Majors: Accounting, Finance, Business
Experience
- Minimum Level: 2-4 years
- Preferred Level: 5-7 years
Technical Skills:
- SAP
- Advanced MS Excel/Spreadsheets
- MS Powerpoint/Presentations
- MS Outlook
- MS Word/Word Processing
Soft Skills:
- Management skills
- Analytical and strategic thinking
- High attention to detail
- Effective communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
Work Conditions
Environment Hybrid (Office – Two Days; Remote- Three days)
Shift Work No
On-Call No
Weekend Work Yes
Travel Required 0-2 Days per Month
Company Overview
Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country's population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com.
At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.
Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.
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