FP&A Analyst
Requisition 33032 : B3 - FP&A Analyst
Primary Purpose:
The FP&A Analyst is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and analyzing operating expenses. Additionally, the position supports their business partners through business decision-making and ad hoc analysis of financial performance and trends.
Principal Duties:
- Prepare and analyze departmental and company operating budgets and forecasts
- Creates variance analysis reports and financial models for management
- Build strong working relationships with business partners and develop a deep understanding of the department's role and contribution to the company
- Responsible for clear and concise communications between business partners and FP&A
- Understand basic accounting principles
Job Related Experience:
Minimum Level: 1-3 years
Education:
Preferred Level: Bachelor's degree
Preferred Majors: Accounting or Finance
Licenses / Certifications:
Required: None
Preferred: None
Technical Skills:
- SAP/S4
- SAC
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Word
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to analyze data
- Effective communication skills
- High attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills
Company Overview
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is a Fortune 300 organization and one of the nation's premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk Southern Railway Company subsidiary operates approximately 19,500 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia, serves every major container port in the eastern United States, and provides efficient connections to other rail carriers. Norfolk Southern is a major transporter of industrial products, including chemicals, agriculture, and metals and construction materials. In addition, the railroad operates the most extensive intermodal network in the East and is a principal carrier of coal, automobiles, and automotive parts.
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.
Effective December 8, 2021, NS has paused its implementation of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate given the dynamic legal proceedings. The ultimate outcome of the federal contractor vaccine mandate is yet to be determined. It is still possible that the mandate, as it applies to NS, could be upheld in court in the near future. If the mandate is upheld, NS employees will be required to be vaccinated or have an approved medical or religious accommodation.