Assistant Manager/Manager Finance Technology

BNSF Railway•Fort Worth, KS

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance Technology role combines business systems and process knowledge with application development, business-process automation, and data-driven solutions. It supports Finance business groups by developing and maintaining applications, reports, dashboards, and other tools that improve efficiency and decision-making. The role also contributes to modernization initiatives, including moving away from mainframe technologies, converting SAS applications to Python, and replacing other reporting technologies. The successful candidate will work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate with Finance and Technology teams and business stakeholders to identify and implement practical solutions. The position is full time and based in Fort Worth, Texas, or Topeka, Kansas. Employees in this position may work remotely one day per week. Travel is minimal, at less than 10%, and daily work takes place in an indoor office environment. Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs.

Requirements

Must be able to work now and in the future without BNSF assistance in obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization.
Bachelor’s degree or at least 3 years of professional work experience in Finance or Technology.
Experience building applications to automate and improve business processes.
Experience developing SQL queries, views, and stored procedures against relational databases such as SQL Server, DB2, Teradata, or SAP HANA.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Ability to communicate project assignments and status updates and demonstrate technology solutions.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with business and technology stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience with end-user reporting tools or technologies such as Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, Python, UiPath RPA, .NET, Visual Basic, C#, or similar.
Experience in Finance, Accounting, Operations, Supply Chain, or another business function.
Experience with railroad terminology and operational processes.
Self-motivation and strong project-management and time-management skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage short- and long-term objectives.
Confidence challenging existing processes and proposing solutions that make better use of available technology.

Responsibilities

Partner with business stakeholders to understand existing processes, gather requirements, and identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
Design, develop, test, and support applications, reports, and automation solutions using technologies such as Power BI, Alteryx, or Python.
Use technology to gather, analyze, and present actionable information for tactical and strategic business decisions.
Apply AI-enabled tools and technologies to accelerate development, documentation, testing, analysis, and other technology-related activities while maintaining quality and governance standards.
Maintain and enhance existing applications by implementing improvements, resolving issues, and optimizing performance.
Document solutions, processes, and technical designs to support sustainability and knowledge sharing.
Collaborate with Finance and Technology teams to align solutions with business objectives and technology standards.
Track project performance and report progress toward short- and long-term goals.
Manage multiple assignments and priorities in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.
Support modernization efforts, including conversion of SAS applications to Python and migration away from other reporting technologies.

Benefits

Industry-leading 401(k) and Railroad Retirement program.
Medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, cancer support, and care network options for employees and dependents, including domestic partners.
Health care spending accounts with employer contributions.
Life and disability insurance provided at no cost.
Parental, pediatric, and family-building support.
Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
Dependent care spending account with employer match.
Discounts on travel and gym memberships, counseling services, and wellness support.
Annual bonus through the Incentive Compensation Program.
Generous leave and time-off policies.
Potential relocation assistance based on business needs.