Sr Financial Analyst

GATX•Chicago, IL

2d•$80,800 - $113,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Analysis Group performs a wide range of activities around financial data management, analysis, reporting and modeling. The Sr. Financial Analyst is primarily focused on supporting Commercial functions within the North American Rail business. The Rail Commercial group relies heavily on this individual and group on a regular basis to meet virtually all analytical and reporting needs. The Sr. Financial Analyst must therefore provide accurate and timely reporting and analysis to support commercial strategies, investment decisions, and performance improvement efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related analytical field.
4+ years of relevant experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or operational finance.
Strong experience in financial modeling, reporting, and forecasting.
Experience with SAP, data systems, and large datasets.
Advanced Excel and data analysis skills required.

Responsibilities

Own preparation and analysis of key locomotive maintenance performance metrics for monthly and quarterly reporting, including variance to budget, forecast, and prior periods.
Interpret results and provide clear insights on cost drivers, operational trends, and performance gaps.
Develop, maintain, and continuously improve reporting processes, data queries, and documentation.
Analyze SG&A and maintenance cost variances across cost centers and identify actionable improvement opportunities.
Partner with Locomotive Operations to support capital project tracking, IO management, and capitalization processes.
Own key components of the forecasting and budgeting process for locomotive maintenance and SG&A cost centers.
Develop and refine driver-based models and assumptions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Translate operational inputs into financial projections and risk assessments.
Prepare and present clear, data-driven insights to support management decision-making.
Continuously enhance forecasting tools, assumptions, and documentation to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Prepare monthly Fleet Performance Analysis, ensuring accuracy and clarity of key drivers.
Own Rail maintenance capitalization budget process and ensure alignment with financial plans.
Contribute to development and refinement of budget assumptions and financial models.
Provide analytical support that connects operational performance to financial outcomes.
Perform ad-hoc analysis for senior management with a focus on insight generation, not just data delivery.
Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement, cost optimization, and operational efficiency.