Lead Financial Analyst Washington​/Wilmington​/Philadelphia

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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.

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  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.

The Lead Analyst is a key member of the Financial Planning & Analysis team tasked with providing financial reporting activities for mechanical operations within an assigned territory. Responsibilities include serving as an experienced financial advisor, providing strategic analysis, forecasting, and business insights for complex functions, portfolios, or enterprise initiatives; as well as leading advanced modeling and planning activities, influencing decision‑making, and driving continuous improvement in financial processes and governance.

This position can be located in Washington, DC;
Wilmington, DE; or Philadelphia, PA.

• Provides financial support for assigned portfolios or initiatives by developing planning assumptions, monitoring performance, and informing resource allocation decisions.
• Leads budgeting, forecasting, and periodic financial planning activities, including development of financial models, scenario analyses, and variance explanations.
• Prepares and delivers recurring financial and operational reporting, including monthly operating and capital results, variance analyses, and performance metrics to support management review.
• Analyzes financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities; investigates drivers of performance and recommends corrective actions.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders and external parties to support audits, inquiries, and governance requirements, ensuring data accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to financial controls and standard.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 6 years of relevant work experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 8 years of relevant work experience.

• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis, including interpretation of financial and operational data, development of insights, and application of analytical techniques to support business decisions.
• Working knowledge of financial systems and data structures, including understanding data integrity, limitations, and appropriate use of system outputs for operational and performance analysis.
• Ability to assess financial impacts of business and operational…