Sr. Financial Analyst

JOB SUMMARY:The position leads all aspects of the forecasting process for all U.S. General & Administrative/Other Operations cost centers, in coordination with departmental managers. Develops and efficiently disburses multiple reports on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis, including a weekly scorecard used by the executive team and headcount reporting.JOB DUTIES:Works closely with various departments across the organization including (but not limited to) the Marketing/Business Development Group, Yield Management, Operations, Capital Accounting, and Tax

Coordinates creation of budgets and forecasts for the General & Administrative and other Operations functions

Conducts detailed analysis of these functions, including budget/forecast variance-to-actual results for the monthly close process

Builds and efficiently distributes monthly expense reports to internal customers

Distributes the company-wide weekly scorecard

Other routine and ad hoc financial analysis, including BPI support, business cases, quarterly earnings call support, industry competitive analysis, and identification/implementation of operational improvement opportunities

Exemplifies KCS Vision, Values, and Culture in each and every interaction with team, clients, and stakeholders

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics or related field;

5 years experience in Accounting/Finance and budgeting and forecasting;

or equivalent combination of education and experience

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:Experience efficiently managing financial or operational data with a railroad organization

Experience building relationships with key business partners

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Extensive utilization of TM1, SAP, and Business Objects

COMPANY OVERVIEWIn 1887, Arthur Stilwell constructed a north-south railroad while others were heading east and west, setting the tone for a century-old legacy of outstanding vision; entrepreneurial spirit; resilience in the face of adversity; and, willingness to challenge conventional wisdom. Building on that legacy, our culture is further defined by a new vision for the future and a core set of values - Safety, Customer Focus, Communication, Teamwork, Initiative & Innovation, and Diversity & Civility. We believe that the way we do business is as important as the business we do.In addition to a culture that allows employees to thrive, we encourage resourcefulness with an award, recognizing employees who see a problem (or opportunity), find a solution, and use whatever authority and resources are available to get a job done well - accomplishing what was previously thought could not be done.If you want to do work that is creative and strategic, be heard, grow professionally, be valued by your employer, and know that you are making an important contribution to an essential industry, a global supply chain, and the larger economy, Kansas City Southern may be the place for you.We value a culturally diverse workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.Required SkillsRequired Experience