Director Financial Planning and Analysis

TTX Company•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Director of FP&A leads the organization’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis functions. This role ensures strategic alignment of financial resources with corporate objectives, provides actionable insights to senior leadership, and drives process improvements through data-driven decision-making. TTX Company is a leading provider of railcars and related freight car management services to the North American rail industry. TTX’s pool of railcars is ideal for supporting shippers in the intermodal, automotive, paper & forest, metals, machinery, wind energy and other markets where flatcars, boxcars and gondolas are required. TTX’s generous Total Rewards package includes Paid Time Off, Health, Dental and Vision benefits, and 401(k) with company match. This position participates in Railroad Retirement. TTX Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Maintain a strong financial backbone and credibility in the industry to ensure that TTX has cost effective access to capital to operate and grow our business. We accomplish the goal through four areas of focus: Preserve and grow our financial health – By delivering on a conservative financial plan, effectively managing leverage, allocating capital, and driving appropriate profitability we maintain the confidence in TTX that exists with all of our major stakeholders (Board of Directors/Railroads, External auditors, rating agencies, lenders and industry partners) Manage risk and improve efficiency Oversee control and compliance Provide business insight Did you know? TTX files almost 400 tax returns per year. TTX spent $880 million on railcars in 2018 TTX processes over 50,000 invoices for payment per year TTX makes over 45,000 in revenue claims per year

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
Strong knowledge of financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and advanced analytics tools.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strategic thinking and business acumen.
Analytical rigor and attention to detail.
Leadership and team-building capability.
Ability to influence and drive change across the organization.

Nice To Haves

MBA or CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage annual budgets, long-range financial plans, and rolling forecasts.
Provide financial modeling and scenario analysis to support strategic initiatives and capital investment decisions.
Lead and oversee the annual pricing strategy to optimize railcar financial returns and ensure alignment with corporate objectives
Oversee AFE policy compliance, ensuring consistent analysis, approval, and monitoring of expenditures under Board Delegations of Authority.
Validate cost/benefit assumptions and ensure proper routing and documentation in Oracle PPM.
Lead financial evaluations for asset lifecycle decisions, including railcar disposition and repair-versus-replace analyses.
Collaborate with Asset Management, Maintenance Planning, and Finance/Treasury to optimize fleet and capital allocation.
Deliver timely, accurate financial reports and dashboards for executive leadership.
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
Champion advanced analytics, automation, and process standardization to enhance FP&A capabilities.
Partner with IT and business units to implement modern financial systems and tools.
Lead, mentor, and develop FP&A team members to build a high-performing, collaborative culture.
Foster cross-functional relationships to ensure alignment and transparency.