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Work Arrangement: Hybrid based out of Washington DC
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
The Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis will support, develop, and maintain relationships with the Government Affairs & Corporate Communications, Strategy & Planning, Accessibility, Stations & Facilities and Commercial & Marketing departments (the “Departments”), establish a timely review of current financial performance, and analyze cost control opportunities. This position will be responsible for enterprise-wide financial analysis and preparation of the annual budget, monthly forecasting, and variance to plan analysis. Responsibilities include extensive coordination with Finance business partners as well as Executive/Senior Leadership Teams (ELT/SLT) staff to participate in the development of assumptions.
This position is expected to serve as a positive role model and to perform all responsibilities with a commitment to providing superior service to Amtrak’s departments and an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous improvement. Above all, the Senior Financial Analyst must fulfill the needs of Amtrak in a manner which is consistent with the Amtrak’s core values
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Act as liaison between the Departments finance functions and Finance leadership.
- Prepare and submit the monthly operating and capital accruals for the Departments.
- .Develop and coordinate of the input for annual and multi-year operating budgets, capital budgets and legislative request documents as applicable for the Departments.
- Prepare and deliver regular and timely reporting, financial analyses and other insights and support the strategic financial planning and analysis process.
- Support the achievement of strategic goals and objectives by monitoring, analyzing, and reporting progress of actual vs. budget and forecast results.
- Prepare monthly operating and capital forecasts by coordinating with business partners in the Departments and submitting to the FP&A consolidations group by the prescribed deadlines.
- Identify and provide explanations for variances between actual and budgeted financial results at the end of each reporting period.
- Present annual budgets to senior managers and forecast future budget needs
- Ensure department managers meet budget submission deadlines
- Routinely communicate with the Departments regarding financial performance trends, historical and forecasted, using appropriate variance analysis. Identify trends, develop analyses, key actions, and strategic implications.
- Assist in the preparation and review of monthly financial packages for executive management.
- Assist with ad hoc analysis projects ranging in scope.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline
- 3 years of relevant work experience required
- Experience in Financial Planning/Analysis
- Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
- Demonstrated skills using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint. Must have intermediate (or higher) level of Excel proficiency.
- Experience in the creation and gathering of documentation to support results and calculations.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a cross-functional teamwork environment. Provide excellent customer service.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Proven ability to effectively interface with individuals at various levels within the organization to exchange information, work cooperatively, facilitate understanding and persuade and influence others.
- Experience effectively communicating financial concepts to financial and non-financial audiences.
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
- Experience with SAP and reporting and forecasting tools such as SAP BPC or Hyperion
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- MBA or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline
- 4+ years of relevant work experience preferred
- Ability to prioritize and manage deliverables and work as a team
- Knowledge of railroads or other transportation industries.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Work in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities
COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
The salary/hourly range is $78,600- $101,844 Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications,internal equity, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.
Requisition ID:163695
Posting Location(s):District of Columbia; Maryland; Virginia
Job Family/Function:Finance
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%
You power our progress through your performance.
We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.
Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.
Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.
In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.
In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.
Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Amtrak is an EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.
