Finance Leadership Development Associate

CSX Corporation; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CSX Corporation invites high-potential graduates to join its 18-month Leadership Development Program, designed to expose associates to CSX operations, business functions, and leadership. The program offers structured learning, mentorship, field experiences, and networking to build leadership and financial decision-making skills.

Participants will be placed in one of three core Finance areas—Commercial, Operations, and Corporate Finance—completing analyses, informing decisions, and presenting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Information Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or Computer Science; required to be completed by June 2027.
• GPA of at least 3.2 (on a 4.0 scale) overall.

Responsibilities

• Work with business partners to analyze marketing, operating, and capital projects to understand economic tradeoffs and help make real-time business decisions.
• Provide analytical support for operations reviews, resource allocations, and financial valuations.
• Communicate analyses through presentations to senior management in the department and business partners from other departments.
• Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager.

Skills

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Leadership Development Program

The CSX Leadership Development Program is an 18-month professional development experience designed to provide associates with meaningful exposure to CSX operations, business functions, and leadership. Through a combination of structured learning, training opportunities, mentorship, field experiences, networking events, and collaborative development activities, associates gain a broad understanding of the railroad industry while building the skills needed to succeed in a dynamic business environment.

Throughout the program, associates will strengthen their leadership capabilities, expand their business acumen, and develop professional competencies that support long-term career growth. By the conclusion of the program, participants will be equipped with the knowledge, experience, and confidence to influence decisions, drive innovation, and contribute strategically to CSX's continued success.

Please Note: The CSX Leadership Development Program is expected to begin in June 2027. Early-start opportunities may be available for candidates who graduate prior to the official program start date.

Job Summary

CSX is a Fortune 500 transportation company seeking future business leaders to help foster growth, efficiency, and innovation. Leadership Development Associates identify solutions and influence business decisions based on sound financial analysis and communication. The Associate will be placed in one of the three core areas of the Finance Department - Commercial, Operations, and Corporate Finance - with opportunities to complete value-add analyses, inform business decisions, and present findings to senior business leaders. The program also provides a structured orientation to CSX, Finance, and the Railroad industry as well as training focused on developing future leaders within the company. Many of our Leadership Development Associates go on to serve in leadership positions within Finance and across the company.

Primary Activities and Responsibilities

• Work with business partners to analyze marketing, operating, and capital projects to understand economic tradeoffs and help make real-time business decisions
• Provide analytical support for operations reviews, resource allocations, and financial valuations
• Communicate analyses through presentations to senior management in the department and business partners from other departments
• Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Information Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or Computer Science from an accredited institution; required to be completed by June 2027
• Grade point average of at least 3.2 (based on a 4-point scale) overall

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution to be completed by June 2027
• 1 or more years of corporate finance-related experience or 1 or more corporate finance-related internships
• Grade point average of 3.5 or higher (based on a 4-point scale) in the related major field of study for your highest degree

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to deliver presentations to senior level audiences
• Ability to analyze complex business issues and make sound business decisions
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Microsoft Office skills
• Knowledge of corporate financial principles and practices

Job Requirements

• Work schedule may vary in length and schedule (may include a nonstandard workweek)
• Work inside an office environment with some travel and exposure to field operations
• Successfully complete a background check and drug test