Financial Analyst

Leadership Development ProgramThe CSX Leadership Development Program is an 18-month professional development experience designed to provide associates with meaningful exposure to CSX operations, business functions, and leadership. Through a combination of structured learning, training opportunities, mentorship, field experiences, networking events, and collaborative development activities, associates gain a broad understanding of the railroad industry while building the skills needed to succeed in a dynamic business environment. Throughout the program, associates will strengthen their leadership capabilities, expand their business acumen, and develop professional competencies that support long-term career growth. By the conclusion of the program, participants will be equipped with the knowledge, experience, and confidence to influence decisions, drive innovation, and contribute strategically to CSX's continued success.Job SummaryCSX is a Fortune 500 transportation company seeking future business leaders to help foster growth, efficiency, and innovation. Leadership Development Associates identify solutions and influence business decisions based on sound financial analysis and communication. The Associate will be placed in one of the three core areas of the Finance Department - Commercial, Operations, and Corporate Finance – with opportunities to complete value-add analyses, inform business decisions, and present findings to senior business leaders. The program also provides a structured orientation to CSX, Finance, and the Railroad industry as well as training focused on developing future leaders within the company. Many of our Leadership Development Associates go on to serve in leadership positions within Finance and across the company. Primary Activities and ResponsibilitiesWork with business partners to analyze marketing, operating, and capital projects to understand economic tradeoffs and help make real-time business decisionsProvide analytical support for operations reviews, resource allocations, and financial valuationsCommunicate analyses through presentations to senior management in the department and business partners from other departmentsMiscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by managerMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Information Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or Computer Science from an accredited institution; required to be completed by June 2027Grade point average of at least 3.2 (based on a 4-point scale) overallPreferred QualificationsMaster's degree from an accredited institution to be completed by June 20271 or more years of corporate finance-related experience or 1 or more corporate finance-related internshipsGrade point average of 3.5 or higher (based on a 4-point scale) in the related major field of study for your highest degreeKnowledge and SkillsAbility to deliver presentations to senior level audiencesAbility to analyze complex business issues and make sound business decisionsStrong oral and written communication skillsMicrosoft Office skillsKnowledge of corporate financial principles and practicesJob RequirementsWork schedule may vary in length and schedule (may include a nonstandard workweek)Work inside an office environment with some travel and exposure to field operationsSuccessfully complete a background check and drug test CSX