Finance Leadership Development Associate
Job Summary
CSX is a Fortune 250 company seeking future business leaders to help foster growth, efficiency and innovation. Leadership Development Associates identify solutions and influence business decisions based on sound financial analysis and communication. The Associate will serve in a full-time role within one of the three core areas of the Finance Department - Commercial, Operations, and Corporate Finance - while participating in a structured orientation to CSX, Finance, and the Railroad industry as well as training focused on developing future leaders within the company. Many of our Leadership Development Associates go on to serve in leadership positions within Finance and across the company.
Please note: Start date is based on your gradation date however the Leadership Development Program will begin mid year 2024
Primary Activities and Responsibilities
- Work with business partners to analyze marketing, operating, and capital projects to understand economic tradeoffs and help make real-time business decisions
- Provide analytical support for operations reviews, resource allocations, and financial valuations
- Communicate analyses through presentations to senior management in the department and business partners from other departments
- Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Information Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or Computer Science from an accredited institution; required to be completed by June 2024
- Grade point average of at least 3.0 (based on a 4-point scale) overall
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Information Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or other related major field of study; required to be completed by June 2024
- Master's degree from an accredited institution to be completed by June 2024
- 1 or more years of corporate finance-related experience or 1 or more corporate finance-related internships
- Grade point average of 3.5 or higher (based on a 4-point scale) in the related major field of study for your highest degree
Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to deliver presentations to senior level audiences
- Ability to analyze complex business issues and make sound business decisions
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Microsoft Office skills
- Knowledge of corporate financial principles and practices
Job Requirements
- Work schedule may vary in length and schedule (may include a nonstandard workweek)
- Work inside an office environment with some travel and exposure to field operations
- Successfully complete a background check and drug test
ABOUT US
CSX is passionate about building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve, one in which all individuals are valued, appreciated, included, respected and proud to be equal members of our team. We are nationally recognized for our commitment to diversity and inclusion, as well as our support for veterans and reservists. Take the next step and move your career forward with CSX.
CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products. For nearly 200 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation's economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation's population resides. It also links more than 230 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and farming towns alike. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com. Like us on Facebook and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and X