Sr. Financial Analyst

SUMMARY:

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for varying aspects of the Company's consolidated financial planning and analysis activities including monthly, quarterly and annual income statement, balance sheet and other operational based financial analysis. This role plays a critical part in leveraging advanced analytics, automation, and emerging AI‑enabled tools to enhance forecasting accuracy, business insights, process efficiency, and decision support across the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the preparation of consolidated monthly financial analysis and associated deliverables, utilizing automated reporting tools, dashboards, and data models while working closely with regional and corporate functions.
• Assisting with the development, analysis and reporting of productivity metrics and the facilitation of quarterly regional review reporting.
• Assisting with the preparation of financial presentations to be used by Region and Senior Management and Board of Directors, as directed
• Contribute to the preparation of the consolidated annual budget by leveraging forecasting systems, automation, and advanced planning tools
• Assisting with the preparation of consolidated quarterly forecasts and associated analysis
• Continually assess effectiveness and efficiency of the Company's analysis, budgeting and forecasting processes, and identifying opportunities to apply AI, automation, and new technologies to streamline workflows and enhance insight generation.
• Analyzing the impact on the Company's budget and forecasts of non-routine events and transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and customer contracts, as directed
• Participate in financial systems enhancements, reporting transformations, and cross‑functional initiatives that leverage AI and emerging financial technologies.
• Other financial reporting projects, as required
• Other projects and duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate data‑driven insights into clear, actionable recommendations for all levels of the organization.
• Advanced computer skills, including Windows and the Microsoft Office Suite; strong aptitude for financial systems, analytics tools, and technology‑enabled reporting solutions required.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP ERP and Adaptive Planning preferred; experience or demonstrated interest in AI‑enabled analytics, automation tools, or advanced financial modeling platforms is a strong plus.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:

• Minimum of 5 years related experience
• BS Accounting, Finance or Business Administration required
• CPA/MBA preferred

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.