Manager Budgets (Transportation)
About The Position
The Manager Budgets position supports BNSF Railway’s Transportation operations through budgeting, forecasting, and planning for assigned budget areas across the network. The role emphasizes business partnering and creating value for the areas served. It is based in Fort Worth, Texas, with the option to 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. The position works within BNSF’s Finance Department, which provides strategic financial solutions and services to support the company’s overall performance. The role develops and maintains processes, models, and reports to monitor and forecast expenses; supports financial analysis and reporting; and partners with Transportation divisions on regular budget reviews and forecasts. It also analyzes operational and financial trends to recommend actions that help control costs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a business-related 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 to multiple demands and shifting priorities.
- Personal computer skills, including Office Suite, and ability to use BNSF data systems effectively.
- Must be able to work now and in the future without BNSF assistance to obtain, maintain, or extend 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 and metric reporting, and complete 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 with developing performance measures, strategic initiatives, and annual plans.
- Analyze complex data to identify operational trends and related financial impacts, and make recommendations 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.
- Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
