Financial Analyst

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

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

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

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)