Finance Analyst for Maintenance of Way

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

The Nordco Finance Analyst will support many aspects of the Maintenance of Way Group (~$300M revenue). Nordco is a leading North American supplier of new, rebuilt, and used maintenance of way equipment with a broad product and service portfolio including mobile railcar movers.  Nordco was was acquired by Wabtec in March 2021.  The Nordco Finance Analyst will report to the FP&A Manager and will be a highly integrated role with exposure to business unit and functional leadership. This role will have a mix of finance and accounting responsibilities, including reporting and analyzing financial results as well as providing financial insight to support business decisions across many business units.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support the monthly review and reporting of operating results through the preparation of detailed analyses, bridges, and explanations

• Develop financial models through benchmarking and process analysis

• Support the monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes

• Perform account reconciliations and post month end journal entries

• Prepare data-driven analysis to support management objectives and business unit initiatives

• Manage and own the department expense review process with business leaders across the organization

• Perform analysis for the operations group for labor hours, inventory management, and other relevant KPIs

• Administer and manage the inventory cycle count program

• Support the development and maintenance of an effective and standard set of internal controls and financial policies

• Identify areas for continuous improvement in both financial and operational processes and enlist the help of relevant team members to accomplish objectives

• Ad hoc financial analysis, accounting support or assistance with special projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

• 5+ years of industry experience, or 2+ years of public accounting experience

• Manufacturing experience preferred

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience using SYSPRO or a similar ERP system

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP

• Strong analytical skills

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel and overall strong technology skills

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

• Able to clearly communicate complex financial information in a clear and concise manner, especially to those without financial backgrounds

• Ability to influence cross functionally

• Continuous improvement mindset

• Flexibility to work in a dynamic team environment, supporting a variety of financial and accounting needs arising from across the organization

• Highly developed organizational skills and ability to effectively manage tasks

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

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The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise