Manager, FP&A

Company / Benefits Overview:

Are you ready to build a rewarding career in the railroad industry Join the Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) team part of a legacy that is over 125 years old. With a network of 100 individual freight railroads and 4000 employees across North America we provide transportation and logistics services to more than 2000 customers.

At G&W we live by our Core Values: Safety Service Integrity Respect Transparency Accountability Innovation and Excellence . We offer competitive pay a comprehensive benefits package and paid training to help you succeed. Check out some of our great benefits below:

• Medical Dental Vision & Telehealth
• Life Insurance
• Optional benefit coverages for Accident Critical Illness Hospital ID Theft & Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings account plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• On the Job Training
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

* Benefits are subject to change

Explore your future with G&W today and learn more about the opportunities to grow across our organization!

The Manager Financial Planning & Analysis is responsible for leading the organizations financial planning forecasting budgeting and financial performance reporting processes. This role partners closely with Accounting Marketing and Operations to provide timely and actionable financial insights perform detailed income statement variance analysis support month-end close activities and drive strategic decision-making through financial forecasting and business analysis. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Lead the monthly financial reporting process partnering with Accounting to ensure accurate and timely month-end close results financial reporting and variance explanations.
• Perform detailed income statement analysis identifying key drivers of revenue expense and EBITDA variances versus budget outlook and prior year.
• Assist in development of monthly quarterly and annual financial performance reporting packages for leadership.
• Lead the quarterly financial outlook process in collaboration with business partners.
• Manage the annual budget process coordinating with business partners to develop revenue expense and growth project projections that align with corporate strategic objectives.
• Evaluate financial performance trends and provide recommendations to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Partner with business leaders to assess financial impacts of operational initiatives investment opportunities resource allocation decisions and cost management strategies.
• Assist in preparation of executive-level presentations and financial analyses for senior leadership executive committees and Board meetings.
• Develop financial models forecasts and scenario analyses to support long-term planning and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor key performance indicators and financial metrics providing insights and recommendations to improve business performance.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial planning forecasting reporting processes and analytical tools to enhance efficiency and decision support.
• Establish strong partnerships across Accounting Marketing and Operations functions to improve financial transparency and accountability.
• Lead develop and mentor FP&A analysts fostering analytical rigor and professional growth within the team.
• Manage special projects ad hoc financial analyses and other duties as assigned.

Required skills:

• Minimum 6-8 years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis corporate finance accounting or related fields required
• Transportation industry particularly railroad experience a plus
• Strong communication presentation time management and prioritization skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead develop and coach individuals and teams
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across organizational boundaries and functions
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint including financial modeling data analysis and forecasting; experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP ERP and Adaptive Insights preferred
• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics Business Administration or a related field required; MBA CPA CFA or other relevant advanced certification preferred

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Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or any other protected status under federal state or local laws.

Required Experience:

Manager