COMPANY OVERVIEW

Lake State Railway Company (LSRC) is a Michigan-based progressive short line railroad that has been providing excellence in transportation since 1992. With approximately 300 miles of track, LSRC connects key locations across Michigan, emphasizing reliability and service quality.

SUMMARY

We are seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis to join our dynamic team at Lake State Railway Company in Mid-Michigan. This pivotal role will contribute to our mission by providing insightful financial analysis and strategic planning to support our operational goals and enhance our financial performance.
Job Title: Financial Planning Analyst Department: Finance Reports to: EVP/CFO

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.
· 2–5 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or investment reporting; experience in transportation, logistics, or asset-heavy industries preferred.
· This position will be subject to drug and alcohol screening.
· Must be 18 years old or older
· This position will be a minimum of 40 hours per week. Hybrid remote work. Occasional evening and weekend coverage will be expected to meet deadlines. Travel is limited.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Saginaw, MI 4860

The core mission of the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) position will be to support both day-to-day operational financial analysis and investor reporting requirements. This role will focus on budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and preparation of materials for the shareholders. The analyst will work cross-functionally with operations, commercial, and finance leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, transparency for investors, and support for strategic initiatives.
· Assist in developing and updating annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range plans.
· Maintain financial models that track revenue drivers (carloads, pricing, switching, demurrage, storage), operating expenses (fuel, labor, care hires, maintenance-of-way), and capital expenditures (locomotives, track infrastructure)
· Conduct sensitivity and scenario analyses to support investor reporting and strategic decisions.
· Prepare monthly reporting packages including variance analysis, operating metrics, and cash flow forecasts.
· Support quarterly and annual reporting requirements for the infrastructure fund, including investor presentations and board materials.
· Track performance against lender covenants and assist with debt reporting.
· Analyze project ROI, lease vs. buy decisions, and funding strategies for capital projects.
· Partner with operations to analyze cost drivers, efficiency opportunities, labor and asset utilization.
· Collaborate with commercial team to evaluate customer profitability, contract performance, and pricing strategy.
· Support strategic initiatives, including due diligence and integration analysis for potential acquisitions.
· Maintain and improve financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools to enhance transparency.
· Ensure data integrity and alignment between operational KPIs and financial results.
· Assist in the implementation of systems or processes required by investor reporting standards.
· Other duties as assigned.