## Budget & Financial Analyst
### Overview:
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Vice President -- Business & Finance, the Budget & Financial Analyst is responsible for all aspects of the budget process, responding to data analysis requests, and upkeep of budget and report writer tools. This position will require expert business knowledge with a comprehensive understanding of the organization and functional area, and the ability to conduct complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.
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### About MxV Rail:
Located near the foot of the beautiful Rocky Mountain Front Range, MxV Rail is the world's premier rail advisory because we have the expertise to keep our industry moving forward. Toward safer equipment and people. More transformative technology. Toward more efficient operations and fewer emissions. We are called MxV Rail because it is the formula for momentum, and that's what we deliver. We advance our industry, our clients, and the best ideas. We help set the standards and solve immediate and long-standing challenges. We put breakthrough technologies to the test, and train first responders how to do things right when things go wrong. In partnership, we safely experiment, learn, adapt, and advance, so our clients can thrive.
### Primary Responsibilities:
Budgeting
• Creates, updates, and maintains financial models and detailed forecasts.
• Provides assistance and advice to budget managers regarding the preparation of organizational and departmental budgets.
• Analyzes department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
• Consolidates departmental budgets into operating and capital budget summaries.
• Prepares internal budget reports for executive leadership.
• Prepares cash projections.
• Compares historical results against budgets and forecasts and performs variance analysis to explain differences in performance.
• Forecasts budgets for various scenarios, incorporating modeling to pinpoint risk factors and functional areas.
• Collaborates with all departments to ensure forecasts consider all data, variables, and expertise.
• Ensures that all duties and responsibilities are performed in a safe manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
### Data Analysis
• Responsible for corporate data requests.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the report writer tools.
### Technology Growth
• Researches and implements new technologies to improve departmental efficiencies.
• Conducts regular health checks on the budgeting system to ensure functionalities available are being utilized to the fullest extent.
### Required Skills & Abilities:
• Open to learning and living the MxV Rail values (Momentum, Insight, Teamwork, Rigor, Purpose) in all facets of the organization's work.
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field and/or relevant experience.
• Experience in corporate and/or project budgeting and budgeting software systems.
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles regarding revenue and cost reporting.
• Proficient in data analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in basic office and accounting software programs.
• Collaboration and teamwork skills.
• MxV Rail policy requires all prospective employees to complete a criminal background check (Disclosure for Consumer Reports Consent Form) and a pre-employment substance abuse screening (Applicant Consent for Drug Testing Form) as a condition of employment.
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### Working Environment and Level of Physical Activity:
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• En ironment: Office environment.
• Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents.
• Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
### Benefits Overview:
• Health, Dental, Life, and Vision Insurance
• Railroad Retirement
• 401(k) Program with Company Match
• AAR Pension Plan
• Life Insurance (life, accident, or disability insurance)
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Incentive Compensation Program
• Fortnight Schedule
• Remote Work
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
Salary Range: $66,105 - $79,500 DOQ