Senior Financial Analyst

2 months ago

Atlanta, Georgia, United States Norfolk Southern Corp. Full time

Requisition 37718:

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Norfolk Southern offers a unique opportunity to be part of our proud legacy that spans nearly 200 years. We are a customer-centric, operations-driven team dedicated to advancing safety, serving communities, and driving innovation for tomorrow's rail. As part of Norfolk Southern, you'll join a collaborative team where there are opportunities for growth across the organization. We are building a culture where everyone can thrive by owning and driving exceptional results, being humble and leading with trust, serving our customers with excellence, and collaborating and coaching to win.

Job Description

The Senior Financial Analyst will play a key role in the financial planning and analysis function, providing critical insights and support for strategic decision-making. This position will involve complex financial modeling, analysis, and reporting, with a focus on driving financial performance and supporting business growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to communicate financial information effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

1.Financial Modeling and Forecasting:

  • Develop and maintain complex financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes.
  • Collaborate with various divisions (Finance, Marketing, IT, Operations) and gather data and assumptions for financial models.
  • Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to evaluate potential outcomes and impacts on financial performance.

2.Financial Analysis and Reporting:

  • Perform detailed financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and business planning.
  • Prepare and distribute monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including variance analysis and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations to senior management.

3.Budgeting and Forecasting:

  • Assist in the development and management of the annual budget and periodic forecasts.
  • Support business units to understand their financial needs and ensure alignment with overall corporate objectives.

4.Capital Planning and Analysis:

  • Support the capital budgeting process by analyzing capital expenditure proposals and assessing their financial impact.
  • Conduct financial reviews of capital projects to ensure projected returns and outcomes are achieved.
  • Assist in the preparation of business cases for capital investments, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

5.Process Improvement:

  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial planning and analysis activities.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures.
  • Stay current with industry trends and best practices to continually improve financial analysis capabilities.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, preferably within a corporate finance or FP&A environment.
  • Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
  • Proficiency in financial software and tools, such as Excel, SAP, Powerplant, or similar systems.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with business partners.

Key Competencies:

  • Financial Acumen
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Communication Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Strategic Thinking
Work Conditions

Environment: Office

Shift Work: No

On-Call: No

Travel Required: 0 - 2 Days per Month,


Company Overview

Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country's population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting

At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.

Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.

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