Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Responsibilities

Director, Financial Planning & Analysis is responsible for effective and timely management of monthly financial analysis, quarterly outlooks, annual operating budgets, and shareholder presentation preparation. This role leads consolidation, preparation, and analysis of regional financial and operational information while leveraging advanced analytics, AI‑enabled tools, automation, and financial systems technology to improve forecast accuracy, enhance business insights, streamline processes, and support strategic decision‑making across the organization. The Director, FP&A is accountable for regional financial performance management, planning and forecasting, investment underwriting, and cash/working capital optimization.

• Oversee and/or manage ongoing financial analysis including monthly, quarterly and annual income statement and other operational based financial analysis
• Manage and/or execute the consolidated annual budget process and associated analysis (income statement, balance sheet and capital focus); working closely with regional and corporate functions
• Manage and/or execute the consolidated quarterly outlook (forecast) process and associated analysis (income statement, balance sheet and capital focus); working closely with regional and corporate functions
• Oversee and/or manage the day‑to‑day administrative aspects associated with the planning/forecast and analysis tool including ongoing system enhancements
• Serve as the financial steward and sounding board for divisional leaders and General Managers—bringing fact‑based analysis, scenario planning, and decision support
• Continually assess effectiveness and efficiency of financial analysis activities, identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement as well as establishing and evaluating appropriate observable metrics
• Execute and/or manage the development, analysis and reporting of productivity metrics and the facilitation of regional review reporting
• Preparation of financial presentations to be used by the Regional Management, CFO/CEO, and Board of Director meetings, as directed
• Build and lead the regional Finance & Accounting team with clear objectives, coaching, succession plans, and engagement
• Elevate finance as a trusted business partner—develop capabilities in modeling, data storytelling, change management, and commercial acumen across the team
• Other projects and duties as assigned

Required Skills And/Or Experience

• Transportation industry, particularly railroad, experience a plus
• Strong communication, time management and prioritization skills
• Leadership and coaching of individuals and teams
• Managing across organizational boundaries
• Independently motivated
• Advanced computer skills including Windows and the Microsoft Office Suite; experience in Microsoft G365 ERP and Adaptive Insights environments a plus

Required Education And/Or Credentials

BS Accounting, Finance or Business Administration required and 10+ years related experience, including 5 years of finance/accounting management with a successful record of supervision/leadership; CPA, MBA and U.S. public company experience preferred

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.

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