Job SummaryThis role will support, develop, and maintain relationships with the Government Affairs & Corporate Communications, Strategy & Planning, and Commercial 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, 5-year operating and capital long-range plans, monthly forecasting and variance-to-plan analysis. Responsibilities include extensive coordination with finance business partners as well as Executive/Senior Leadership Teams to participate in the development of assumptions.
This position can be located in Washington, DC or Philadelphia, PA.
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 inputs for the annual and multi-year operating budgets, capital budgets, and legislative request documents as applicable
- 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 to 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, or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience
- Plus 7 years of relevant work experience
Preferred Qualifications- MBA or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline
- Plus 9 years of relevant work experience
- Ability to prioritize and manage deliverables and work as a team
- Knowledge of railroads or other transportation industries
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Experience in financial planning & analysis
- Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
- Demonstrated skills using Microsoft Office, intermediate (or higher) proficiency in Excel
- Experience in the creation and gathering of documentation to support results and calculations
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a cross-functional teamwork environment
- 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 reportting/forecasting tools such as SAP BPC or Hyperion
The salary/hourly range is $113,200.00 - $146,664.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, 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.
Health and WellbeingFinancial and RetirementWork and Family Life SupportHealth, Dental, and Vision Insurance401K with Employer MatchGenerous Paid Time Off Wellness ProgramsRailroad Retirement BenefitsPaid Caregiving Days and Backup CareHealth Savings AccountPublic Service Student Loan ForgivenessFertility and Family Building BenefitsNo-cost Personal Health AdvocateStudent Loan AssistanceAdoption and Surrogacy AssistanceMedical Plan Opt-out CreditTuition and Education ReimbursementPaid Family Leave Life InsuranceRail Pass Privileges Short- and Long-term Disability InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program No-cost Financial Advisor SessionsCommuter and Flexible Spending Accounts
Learn more about our benefits offerings here.
Requisition ID:167091
Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%
