Lead Financial Analyst - 90416249 - Washington / Philadelphia
About The Position
Produce financial analysis and reporting for Amtrak’s consolidated capital portfolio and assist with operating results. Partner with financial business partners to consolidate, analyze, and report monthly results. This role supports a multi-year transformational project as well as normal department operations. Because the position is tied to project work, continuation after the project is completed will depend on business needs at that time. The role includes preparing consolidated capital reporting and related deliverables, leading monthly cash reporting and forecasting, communicating with Amtrak departments about capital performance, and supporting timely reporting and financial analysis. It also serves as a liaison between business support finance functions and FP&A leadership. The position is onsite four to five days per week, with travel requirements of up to 25%. The listed salary range is $94,300 to $122,256, with pay determined by factors including education, experience, and certifications. Amtrak may consider a geographic pay differential based on worksite, and may offer an additional short-term incentive bonus.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
- At least 6 years of relevant work experience.
- Ability to clearly communicate high-level financial information.
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
- Ability to create and maintain excellent working relationships with business partners.
- Ability to work in a high-production environment with frequently changing priorities and respond effectively under pressure and deadlines.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and enterprise financial planning systems.
- Significant experience or training in financial analysis.
- Understanding of financial system operations, including strengths and weaknesses of system data used for operational analysis.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with management and across teams with diverse educational, cultural, and employment backgrounds to collect information.
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- At least 8 years of relevant work experience.
- Experience with SAP or Hyperion.
- Experience handling and interpreting large data sets.
Responsibilities
- Assist with consolidated capital reporting and deliverables, including budgets, forecasts, financial analysis, reporting, monthly close support, variance analysis, and presentations.
- Lead monthly cash reporting and forecasting.
- Communicate with Amtrak departments regarding capital performance.
- Assist in developing and delivering regular, timely reporting and financial analysis, including analysis of project spend and program income impacts.
- Serve as a liaison between business support finance functions and FP&A leadership.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Wellness programs
- Railroad Retirement benefits
- Paid caregiving days and backup care
- Health Savings Account
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- Fertility and family-building benefits
- No-cost Personal Health Advocate
- Student loan assistance
- Adoption and surrogacy assistance
- Medical plan opt-out credit
- Tuition and education reimbursement
- Paid family leave
- Life insurance
- Rail pass privileges
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- No-cost financial advisor sessions
- Commuter and flexible spending accounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
