Management Trainee

Requisition 39325: Management Trainee - FP&A

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Primary Purpose
As a Management Trainee in FP&A, you will play a key role in supporting financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience in analyzing operating expenses, preparing financial models, and partnering with business units to drive informed decision-making. You will gain exposure to core financial processes and develop the analytical and communication skills essential for a successful career in corporate finance.

Key Responsibilities
Assist in the preparation and analysis of departmental and company-wide operating budgets and forecasts. Develop and maintain financial models and variance analysis reports to support strategic planning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business drivers and provide actionable insights. Communicate financial performance and trends clearly and effectively to business partners and leadership. Apply foundational accounting principles to support accurate financial reporting and analysis.

Qualifications & Skills:Education:

• Bachelor's Degree requiredPreferred majors:

• Finance, Accounting, Business AdministrationExperience:1–3 years of relevant internship or professional experience in finance, accounting, or business analysis

• Technical Proficiency:SAP/S4 and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) preferredAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft ExcelFamiliarity with Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook, and WordCore

• Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Effective written and verbal communication
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate across teams

Work Environment
Location: Atlanta, GA

Hybrid Schedule: Standard business hours; no shift work or on-call duties

Travel: Minimal (0–2 days per month)

Weekend Work: Occasionally required based on business needs

Job Description
Work Conditions
Environment: Outdoor/Field

Shift Work: Yes

On-Call: Yes

Weekend Work: Yes

Travel Required: OVER 10 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.