Analyst, Financial Planning

CPKC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and competitive benefits

Competitive company pension and/or退休计划

Employee share purchase plan

Performance incentive plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

Job summary

CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad, is seeking an Analyst, Financial Planning to drive forecasting and budgeting across the Operations portfolio. You will partner with operations leaders and finance to translate activities into reliable financial forecasts and annual budgets, delivering actionable insights to shape strategic decisions.

This role emphasizes data-driven analysis, continuous improvement of reporting, and the ability to support executives with timely, accurate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a finance-related role.
• Experience in Business Consolidation and Planning (BPC) is desirable.
• MS Excel Modelling Skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate operational changes into a financial forecast with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.
• Proactively look for improvements in the forecasting process; identifying key drivers while gaining a thorough understanding of the business model.
• Provide support to Operations by developing a comprehensive, detailed annual budget for all cost centers, working closely with operational leaders to develop and incorporate initiatives.
• Responsible for continually improving reporting and analysis for key stakeholders, using all available systems to further automate key reports and providing insightful analyses.
• Assist in ad hoc requests from the operational leaders, providing support in an accurate and timely manner.

Skills

MS Excel Modelling Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or other relevant fields

Job description

Posting Start Date: 8/19/26

Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S., Canada, and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

As an Analyst, Financial Planning, you will play a key role in driving financial performance across a dynamic Operations portfolio. Working closely with operational leaders and finance partners, you will lead forecasting and budgeting activities that directly influence business decisions and strategic outcomes. Leveraging your analytical expertise, you will deliver actionable insights, identify trends and opportunities, and help shape the financial direction of the organization. This is an opportunity to be a trusted advisor to leadership, own critical planning processes, and make a measurable impact on operational success through data-driven decision making.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Translate operational changes into a financial forecast with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
• Proactively look for improvements in the forecasting process; identifying key drivers while gaining a thorough understanding of the business model
• Provide support to Operations by developing a comprehensive, detailed annual budget for all cost centers, working closely with operational leaders to develop and incorporate initiatives
• Responsible for continually improving reporting and analysis for key stakeholders, using all available systems to further automate key reports and providing insightful analyses
• Assist in ad hoc requests from the operational leaders, providing support in an accurate and timely manner

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or other relevant fields
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a finance‑related role, preferably with an operational or planning focus.
• Experience in Business Consolidation and Planning (BPC) is desirable
• MS Excel Modelling Skills
• Continuous process improvement, inquiring mindset, and strong attention to detail

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee share purchase plan
• Performance incentive plan
• Annual fitness subsidy
• Part-time studies program

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

This position is subject to a negative company drug test.

Background Investigation

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references
• Social Security Number verification

BECOMING A RAILROADER:

As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Management Conductor Program

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CULTURE OF INCLUSION:

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

• Req ID: 106381
• Department: Finance & Accounting
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Kansas City, Missouri
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 5
• Job Available to: Internal & External