Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst to help support passenger train operations and the Authority’s capital infrastructure program. This full-time role is based onsite in Richmond, VA and focuses on budgeting, monthly performance reporting, cash forecasting, revenue reconciliations, and decision-support financial analysis.

Working within VPRA’s finance and cross-functional teams, you will contribute to planning and oversight for multiple state-sponsored rail routes and related funding requirements, using structured reporting and analytics tools to support leadership and partner reporting needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the annual budgeting process for the Authority, supporting the Transforming Rail in Virginia initiative, Capital and Operating Grants, and operating expenditures for four state-sponsored train routes.
• Prepare and analyze monthly budget-to-actual reporting for the Authority’s Board of Directors.
• Support short-term cash forecasting and liquidity monitoring by maintaining and analyzing the financial database for four state-sponsored train routes, including review of revenue receipts, pricing trends, and development of internal forecasts.
• Assist with cash collections and cash management, including preparing reimbursement submissions as needed.
• Help prepare regular reporting required by funding partners.
• Perform detailed revenue reconciliations across diverse sources to ensure accurate collections and allocation tracking.
• Support the maintenance and monitoring of projects and budgets using Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Provide decision support through value-added financial analysis, insight development, and strategic storytelling, while identifying and leveraging innovative tools and methodologies to strengthen data analytics and reporting capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering/Construction, Rail Services, Fiscal divisions, and other teams, to deliver scalable analyses and insights.
• Support ad hoc strategic and operational projects as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• At least 2+ years of experience in finance or accounting with progressive career growth.
• Knowledge of financial structures involving revenue, expenditures, appropriations, and assets/liabilities.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial accounting policies and procedures.
• Ability to use accounting and financial systems to analyze and report data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail, paired with the ability to understand the bigger picture.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and with flexibility in a fluid environment.
• Effective communication skills with diverse groups and individuals.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel with advanced knowledge, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and other commonly used office software, including Adobe.

Technologies

• Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Microsoft Office (Word)
• Microsoft Excel (advanced knowledge)
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Adobe
• Power BI
• Tableau

Salary and Location

• Location: Richmond, VA (onsite)
• Compensation: USD 75,000 - 85,000 per year

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA license
• Public accounting experience
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Experience with data analytics software such as Power BI and Tableau