Lead Financial Analyst - 90416249 - Washington / Philadelphia

About the role

This role is being created to support a multi-year transformational project at Amtrak, as support for normal department operations. As this position is tied to that project work, continuation of work after completion of the project would depend on business needs at that time.

Produce the financial analysis and reporting activities for Amtrak's consolidated capital portfolio and assist with the operating results. Partner with the financial business partners to consolidate, analyze and report on results monthly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of consolidated capital reporting and other deliverables, including budgets, forecasts, financial analysis, reporting, monthly close support, variance analysis, presentations, etc.
• Lead monthly cash reporting and forecasting
• Communicate with Amtrak departments regarding capital performance
• Assist in development and delivery of regular and timely reporting, financial analysis and other insights, including project spend and program income impacts
• Act as liaison between business support finance functions and FP&A leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience
• Plus 6 years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or related field
• Plus 8 years of relevant work experience
• Experience with SAP or Hyperion
• Experience in handling and interpreting large data sets

Skills

• Ability to clearly communicate high-level financial information
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
• Ability to create and maintain excellent working relationships with business partners
• Ability to work in a high production environment with frequently changing priorities and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and enterprise financial planning systems
• Significant experience or training in financial analysis
• Understanding of financial system operations, including strengths and weaknesses of system data used for operational analysis
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, notably the ability to work with management and across teams with widely diverse educational, cultural and employment backgrounds for the collection of information
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and effectively within a cross-functional teamwork environment

Pay

The salary range is $94,300.00 – $122,256.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Wellness Programs
• Railroad Retirement Benefits
• Paid Caregiving Days and Backup Care
• Health Savings Account
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Fertility and Family Building Benefits
• No-cost Personal Health Advocate
• Student Loan Assistance
• Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance
• Medical Plan Opt-out Credit
• Tuition and Education Reimbursement
• Paid Family Leave
• Life Insurance
• Rail Pass Privileges
• Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• No-cost Financial Advisor Sessions
• Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts

Schedule

Work arrangement: onsite 4–5 days per week. Travel requirements: up to 25%. Relocation offered: no.