Manager Budgets (Transportation)

BNSF Railway•Fort Worth, TX

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager Budgets supports budgeting, forecasting, and planning for budget areas serving Transportation operations across the BNSF network, with an emphasis on business partnering and creating value for the areas served. The role is part of BNSF Railway’s Finance Department, which provides financial services and strategic solutions in support of the company’s performance. The position is based in Fort Worth, Texas. Employees in this position may work remotely one day per week. Travel is minimal, at less than 10%. Daily work is conducted in an indoor office environment. Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs. The anticipated start date is November 16, 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.
At least two years of experience in finance, accounting, or comparable industry experience.
Strong communication skills and the ability to challenge and influence business partners using expense-leverage concepts.
Ability to coordinate tasks and make decisions independently.
Ability to adjust readily to multiple demands and shifting priorities.
Personal computer skills, including Office Suite, and the ability to effectively use BNSF data systems.
Must be able to work now and in the future without BNSF’s assistance in obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of work experience in budgets and/or forecasting, or comparable industry experience.
Advanced Excel skills and/or SQL.
Good understanding of BNSF’s responsibility income statement and forecast process.
Working knowledge of financial statements and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Responsibilities

Develop processes, models, and reports to monitor and forecast expenses for assigned divisions.
Perform balance-sheet accruals, provide analysis support, report metrics, and complete other projects to meet business partners’ information needs using various tools.
Lead or facilitate weekly and monthly budget reviews and forecasts with assigned Transportation divisions.
Assist in developing performance measures, strategic initiatives, and annual plans.
Analyze complex data to identify operational trends and their financial impact, and recommend actions to team leaders and business partners to drive costs as low as possible.

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 (HSA) 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, 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.