Job Summary
Are you interested in being a part of one of America’s most essential, industry-leading transportation companies? CSX is a Fortune 250 company currently seeking top-tier Finance talent. We are looking for analytical, intellectually curious, detail-oriented, driven individuals with strong communication skills. Our Finance employees are seen as trusted advisors, and we offer ongoing training and development to ensure a strong culture of success. The Financial Analyst role serves as a consultative partner to business leaders to analyze complex business issues, develop fact-based recommendations, influence outcomes, and drive the implementation of processes that result in improved financial performance. Prior railroad experience is not required.
Primary Activities and Responsibilities
- Cultivate relationships with business partners to analyze marketing, operating, and capital projects to help make real-time business decisions
- Help develop and utilize financial models to quantify benefits and drive sound, fact-based economic decisions
- Help guide the development of short- and long-term forecasts, plans, and strategies.
- Consult and communicate analyses through presentations to senior management in the department and business partners from other departments
Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager
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Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree/4-year Degree
- 1 or more years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Systems, Engineering, or other related major field
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduate Degree
- Intermediate/Advanced Excel and PowerPoint Skills
Familiarity with SQL, Power BI, Alteryx and/or Tableau
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Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of financial concepts, discounted cash flow models, and statistical analysis
- Knowledge of cost allocation methodologies and the application of technology for decision support systems
- Analytical, quantitative, and problem solving skills
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and build working relationships at all levels of an organization
- Ability to independently participate in and lead complex cross-functional project teams including directing or influencing the direction or activities of the team as appropriate
Ability to understand, create, maintain, and modify complex financial models
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Leadership
The CSX Leadership Model is the foundation of our Talent Strategy and is what drives CSX performance. CSX accordingly selects and develops talent based on each of the following: producing results, creating change, and inspiring excellence.
Job Requirements
- Work hours may vary in length and schedule (may include a non-standard work week)
