Sr. FP&A Analyst

Genesee-; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

On the Job Training

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc. (GRSI) in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to support the company’s financial planning, forecasting, budgeting and consolidated reporting.

You will partner with FP&A leadership, Accounting, Operations, Marketing and HR to deliver insights and performance analyses. This role requires advanced Excel modeling, strong PowerPoint presentations for the executive team, and the ability to develop forecasts, drive improvements and mentor junior

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• MBA, CPA, CFA, or other relevant certification preferred.
• 5–8 years of progressive FP&A or related experience.
• Railroad/transportation industry experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel for complex financial models including scenarios.
• Proficient PowerPoint for executive presentations.
• Strong modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and analytics.
• Ability to analyze large data sets and communicate findings.
• Strong communication, presentation, time management, and prioritization.
• Collaborative across Accounting, Operations, Marketing, HR, and other functions.
• Knowledge of automation/AI tooling in analysis; validate outputs.
• Experience with ERP/FP&A systems: Dynamics GP, Adaptive Insights, Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Perform variance analysis against budget and prior year; identify drivers.
• Support annual budgets, quarterly outlooks, and long‑range forecasts.
• Maintain consolidated financial model including cash flows, capital structure, and tax.
• Prepare revenue and carload analyses for trends and opportunities.
• Develop forecasting tools and scenario analyses for planning.
• Provide analyses and materials for senior leadership and board.
• Support quarterly business reviews with reporting and metrics.
• Assist month-end close with accuracy and variance explanations.
• Monitor KPIs and propose performance improvements.
• Suggest process improvements for forecasting and reporting.
• Support FP&A reporting systems and data management.

Skills

Excel advanced modeling

PowerPoint presentations

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Communication & collaboration

Prioritization & multitasking

Automation/AI tooling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration

MBA / CPA / CFA or relevant certification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Adaptive Insights

Power BI

Job description

Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc. (GRSI)
Jacksonville, FL 322240000, USA

• Admin, Professional & Operations Support
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SRFPA009124

Description

Company / Benefits Overview:

Are you ready to build a rewarding career in the railroad industry? Join the Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) team — part of a legacy that is over 125 years old. With a network of 100+ individual freight railroads and 4,000 employees across North America, we provide transportation and logistics services to more than 2,000 customers.

At G&W, we live by our Core Values: Safety, Service, Integrity, Respect, Transparency, Accountability, Innovation and Excellence. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and paid training to help you succeed. Check out some of our great benefits below:

• Life Insurance
• Optional benefit coverages for Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, ID Theft & Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings account plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• On the Job Training
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

* Benefits are subject to change

Explore your future with G&W today and learn more about the opportunities to grow across our organization!

SUMMARY:

The Senior FP&A Analyst is responsible for supporting the Company's financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and consolidated financial reporting processes. This role partners closely with FP&A leadership, Accounting, Operations, Marketing, Human Resources, and other corporate functions to provide financial insights, perform detailed analyses, develop forecasts, and support strategic decision-making through financial modeling and performance reporting.

The Senior FP&A Analyst serves as a key contributor to consolidated reporting, business performance analysis, executive presentations, and enterprise-wide planning initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Prepare and analyze consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages
• Perform detailed variance analysis versus budget, outlook, and prior year results, identifying key drivers and emerging trends.
• Support the development and consolidation of annual budgets, quarterly outlooks, and long-range financial forecasts in collaboration with division and corporate business partners.
• Own the company’s consolidated financial model, including updates to operating cash flows, capital structure and tax assumptions for use in outlooks, budgets and long-term planning
• Prepare commodity, division, and consolidated revenue and carload analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain financial models, scenario analyses, and forecasting tools to support planning and strategic initiatives.
• Prepare financial analyses and supporting materials for executive leadership, Audit Committee, Board of Directors, and other stakeholders.
• Support quarterly business reviews through development of financial reporting, performance metrics, and management presentations.
• Partner with Accounting to support month-end close activities, financial reporting accuracy, and variance explanations.
• Monitor key financial and operational performance indicators and provide recommendations to improve business performance.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enhance forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and analytical capabilities.
• Support the development and maintenance of FP&A reporting systems, analytical tools, and data management processes.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to FP&A Analysts while serving as a technical resource for the team.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICIATONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• MBA, CPA, CFA, or other relevant professional certification preferred.
• Minimum 5-8 years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, corporate finance, accounting, or related analytical roles required.
• Transportation industry, particularly railroad experience, preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel in building and updating detailed financial models including scenario analysis, forecasting, and consolidated financial statements.
• Strong PowerPoint abilities, including the ability to take financial data and translate it to a clear, simple and relevant presentation for senior management, Board and external stakeholder consumption
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze large volumes of financial and operational data and communicate findings effectively.
• Strong communication, presentation, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across Accounting, Operations, Marketing, Human Resources, and other functional areas.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Direct analysis toward movements that are decision-relevant, and identify immaterial variances as such rather than explaining every movement to the same depth.
• Apply automation and AI-assisted tooling to recurring analysis, variance commentary and reporting preparation, validating output against the source before it is relied upon.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP ERP, Adaptive Insights, Power BI, or similar financial planning and reporting systems preferred.

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

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