Sr Mgr Financial Planning & Analysis - 90407737 - Philadelphia PA, Washington DC

Your success is a train ride away! As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees. Are you ready to join our team? Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future. Job Summary The Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis will develop and maintain relationships with the Government Affairs, Strategy & Planning and Commercial departments (the “Departments”), establish a timely review of current financial performance, and analyze cost control opportunities. Leading a team of two, this position will be responsible for the financial analysis and preparation of the annual budget, monthly forecasting, and variance-to-plan analysis. Responsibilities include extensive coordination with the Departments’ executive/senior leadership and their staffs in the development of assumptions. This position is expected to serve as a positive role model and to perform all responsibilities with a commitment to providing superior service to Amtrak’s departments and an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous improvement. Above all, the Senior Manager must fulfill the needs of Amtrak in a manner which is consistent with Amtrak’s core values. This role can be based in Philadelphia, PA or Washington, DC. Essential Functions Act as liaison between the Departments' finance functions and Finance leadership Lead the development and coordination of the input for annual and multi-year operating budgets, capital budgets and legislative request documents as applicable for the Departments Lead team of two in development and delivery of regular and timely reporting, financial analyses and other insights and support the strategic financial planning and analysis process Support the achievement of strategic goals and objectives by monitoring, analyzing, and reporting progress of actual vs. budget and forecast results Manage the preparation of monthly operating and capital forecasts by coordinating with the Departments and submitting to the FP&A consolidations group by the prescribed deadlines Identify and provide explanations for variances between actual and budgeted financial results at the end of each reporting period Oversee the preparation and submission of the monthly operating and capital accruals for the Departments Present annual budgets to senior managers and forecast future budget needs Ensure department managers meet budget submission deadlines Routinely communicate with the Departments regarding financial performance trends, historical and forecasted, using appropriate variance analysis Identify trends, develop analyses, key actions, and strategic implications Assist in the preparation and review of monthly financial packages for executive management Assist with ad hoc analysis projects ranging in scope Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field; or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience 9+ years of progressively increasing relevant budgeting and/or FP&A experience Previous management experience Ability to clearly communicate high-level financial information Ability to create and maintain excellent working relationships with business partners Demonstrated skills using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint. Must have high level of Excel proficiency. Experience in the creation and gathering of documentation to support results and calculations Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a cross-functional teamwork environment Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills Preferred Qualifications CPA, MBA or other professional certification 11+ years of relevant work experience Demonstrated ability to manage others towards the successful completion of goals or assignments without direct authority Knowledge of railroads or other transportation industries Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Proven ability to effectively interface with individuals at various levels within the organization to exchange information, work cooperatively, facilitate understanding and persuade and influence others Experience with effectively communicating financial concepts to financial and non-financial audiences Experien...