Senior Financial Analyst

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB DUTIES

This position is responsible for overseeing, planning, and implementing a variety of financial activities including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and assist in the companies long-term financial planning. This position will support the assessment and financial sustainability of multibillion-dollar transit plans and the collaborative process of aligning strategic objectives with financial capacity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate the development of the financial components of the transit plans.
• Provide oversight of the Transit Plan Amendment, Reimbursement and Reporting Process.
• Manage financial model and developing scenarios.
• Identify financial risks and developing strategies to solve funding challenges.
• Coordinate financial plan submittals for the Federal and Local Administrations.
• Develop financial documents for the annual Transit Work Plan.
• Create quarterly financial reports to help evaluate current projects.
• Monitor performance of the transit plan budget(s), performing revenue forecasts, identifying areas of risk or variance, and recommending actions for mitigation.
• Prepare and deliver financial presentations to a range of audiences including rating agencies, local government boards and key stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or a higher attainment in Business, Accounting, Economics, Finance or similar field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Five years related experience to include the use of financial models for forecasting, budgeting and planning.
• Debt or grant reporting compliance experience preferred.
• Proven track record of analytical skills, critical thinking skills, and problem solving.
• Experience in using mathematical models for analysis and forecasting is required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the visual depiction of complex ideas.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Expertise with MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, including Dynamics 365, is preferred.
• Prior experience in transit highly preferred.