Overview
Support the TTX Operational Finance team while gaining an understanding of TTX Company, its owners, the railroad industry, and the connection between field operations and financial performance. The intern will contribute to defined analytics analysis, process improvement, dashboard creation, forecasting, and automation initiatives with meaningful end-to-end deliverables.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Learn and assist with quarterly forecasting, reporting, variance analysis, and management presentations.
• Develop and document one to two Microsoft Copilot or AI-enabled automation use cases for a team share-and-learn session.
• Collaborate with Equipment, Maintenance Planning, Shop Operations, and other cross-functional partners.
• Assist with analysis of Field Maintenance Operations (FMO) Optimization project to identify efficiency opportunities, optimize spending, and recommend process improvements in partnership with Field teams.
• Support FMO planning and forecasting process-improvement work, including documenting repeatable workflows and identifying opportunities to reduce cycle time and administrative effort.
• Use current standard operating procedures and other documentation to complete selected month-end journal entries, forecasting, and reporting workflows; identify areas needing clearer direction, automation, or updated documentation.
• Build, validate, and enhance Power BI dashboards and support analyses related to operational and financial performance.
Expected Deliverables and Internship Goals
• Create or enhance a Power BI dashboard and demonstrate competency in dashboard development and validation.
• Present leadership with analysis, findings, and opportunities related to the FMO Optimization project.
• Present a documented Copilot use case, including the workflow, results, and key learnings.
• Contribute to process-improvement initiatives and successfully complete assigned tasks with measurable, well-documented outcomes.
• Go onsite to an FMO/RSO location to gain experience of TTX operations and meet teammates out in the field.
Development Opportunities
• Financial systems and FP&A: Hands-on exposure to Oracle EPBCS/Smart View, GL accounts, maintenance forecasting, and month-end closing.
• Data and technology: Practical experience with Power BI, advanced Excel modeling, pivot-based analysis, template development, and AI/Copilot enablement in corporate finance.
• Business partnership: Exposure to how Finance works with Equipment, Maintenance Planning, Shop Operations, and Field Operations.
• Professional growth: Executive-level communication, analytical storytelling, structured mentorship, networking, and ownership of deliverables from start to finish.
Qualifications
• Majors: Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or related fields.
• Current Sophomore or Junior pursuing an undergraduate degree.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint;
• Experience with Power BI, Oracle systems, or data analytics is a plus.
• Interest in financial planning and analysis, operational finance, process improvement, and technology-enabled automation.
Preferred Qualities
• Ability to communicate issues and recommend solutions in a timely, professional manner.
• Attention to detail and strong organization, time management, and planning skills.
• Energetic self-starter with an eagerness to learn and take ownership.
• Aptitude for problem solving critical thinking, analytics, and continuous improvement.
• Team player who can collaborate effectively across Finance and operational teams.
About UsTTX Company is a leading provider of railcars and related freight car management services to the North American rail industry. TTX’s pool of railcars is ideal for supporting shippers in the intermodal, automotive, paper & forest, metals, machinery, wind energy and other markets where flatcars, boxcars and gondolas are required.
TTX’s generous Total Rewards package includes Paid Time Off, Health, Dental and Vision benefits, and 401(k) with company match. This position participates in Railroad Retirement.
TTX Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree as a sophomore or junior
- Major in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience with Power BI, Oracle systems, or data analytics
- Interest in financial planning and analysis, operational finance, process improvement, and technology-enabled automation
- Strong communication, organization, time management, planning, problem-solving, analytical, and collaboration skills
What We Do
We’re TTX, a company that provides railcars and related freight car management tools to the North American rail industry. Our pool of railcars – nearly 220,000 strong – helps support shippers in a wide range of industries. From automotive and machinery companies to paper & forest, metals and wind energy industries, shippers throughout the country rely on TTX’s flatcars, boxcars and gondolas. We’re owned by North America’s strongest railroads, and our free-running cars help minimize empty miles – so risks and costs are lowered, too. Our bright yellow cars are recognizable, and so is our commitment to meeting the country’s transportation needs. Our values: Serve Our Railroad Customers: We act in the best interest of our internal and external customers, industry, and TTX. We invest in high-trust, mutually beneficial relationships across our customers, industry, and TTX. We advance outcomes making decisions based on required TTX and customer perspectives and expertise. Live Safety: We require full compliance and accountability for safety benchmarks and practices across TTX. We thrive on shared accountability for the health and well-being, and security of our people, data, physical assets, and customers. We prioritize the health and well-being of our people in all decisions and actions. Do the Right Thing: We encourage diverse qualities and perspectives of our people. We operate consistently with equity, integrity, and professionalism. Seek Excellence: We all hold ourselves accountable and demand the highest level of quality and service in all we do. We cultivate and optimize the passion, talent, and potential of our people. We initiate meaningful change and continuous improvement. We navigate our work with the honesty, rigor, and flexibility required to deliver great value. Know Our Business: We strive to strengthen TTX’s value and presence as an industry leader and partner. We equip our people with real-time, inclusive industry knowledge.
