Operations Finance Analyst

Requisition 38890: B3 Operations Finance Analyst 

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Primary Purpose:

The Operations Finance Analyst is responsible for supporting Operations business decision-making through analysis of historical and forward-looking financial performance and trends. In-depth analysis will include, but is not limited to, compensation and benefits, materials usage, and purchased services.  Emphasis will be placed connecting cost structure outcomes to overall profitability and service outcomes.
  

Principal Duties:

•    Analyze departmental and company operating budgets and forecasts. 
•    Creates variance analysis reports and financial models for management.
•    Support the Operations team by conducting in-depth analysis of productivity and strategic initiatives to determine the overall impact to the income statement.
•    Responsible for clear and concise communications between business partners and FP&A management
•    Understand basic accounting principles.

Job Related Experience:

Minimum Level:  1-3 years
Preferred Level:  3-5 years

Education:

Required Level: Bachelor’s degree
Preferred Majors: Accounting or Finance

Licenses / Certifications:

Required: None
Preferred: None

Technical Skills:

•    SAP
•    Data visualization
•    MS Excel (advanced)
•    MS PowerPoint

Skills and Abilities:

 
•    Ability to analyze data
•    Effective communication skills
•    High attention to detail
•    Strong interpersonal skills

Work Conditions

Environment    Hybrid (Office – Three Days; Remote- Two days)
Shift Work    No
On-Call        No
Weekend Work    0-2 Days per Month
Travel Required    Minimal

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 www.NorfolkSouthern.com.

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.