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Saniya Moinuddin
Norfolk Southern Corp
Atlanta
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Overview
Senior FP&A Analyst with a strong foundation in operations, cost management, and engineering-informed analysis. Experienced in annual operations expense budgeting, monthly financial reporting, quarterly forecasting, variance analysis, and executive-ready financial packages that support CFO, senior management, and Board-level decision-making. Known for translating complex financial and operational data into clear insights, improving forecast accuracy and cost visibility, and building trusted relationships with business partners and senior leaders. Brings a continuous improvement mindset with experience developing dashboards, streamlining reporting processes, managing spend, and using VBA automation to reduce manual effort and improve reporting accuracy.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
05+
Languages
01+
Certification
05+
years of professional experience
Work History
07.2026 - Current
Senior FP&A Analyst
Norfolk Southern Corp | Atlanta, GA
- Facilitated preparation and presentation of annual operations expense budget, collaborating with business leaders to align plans with corporate objectives.
- Completed monthly financial reporting and quarterly forecasting initiatives, delivering timely insights into operating performance and expense trends.
- Supported preparation and presentation of the annual operations expense budget, partnering with business leaders to align plans with corporate objectives.
- Analyzed expense variances versus budget and presented actionable insights to senior management, translating financial results into clear business recommendations.
- Created supplemental reports for Board of Directors financial updates and ensured accuracy and consistency of final slide decks for executive readiness.
- Built trusted relationships with business partners and senior management while providing guidance and oversight to one direct report.
02.2026 - 07.20265 Months
FP&A Analyst
Norfolk Southern Corp | Atlanta, GA
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to align departmental budgets with corporate objectives, managing over $20M in annual spend and identifying opportunities for cost control.
- Developed Excel VBA automation to streamline recurring financial reporting and variance analysis, enhancing reporting accuracy and reducing preparation time by 30%.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align departmental budgets with corporate objectives, overseeing $20M in annual spend and uncovering cost control opportunities.
- Implemented standardized data collection processes, minimizing rework and expediting communication between finance and operations for timely decision-making.
07.2023 - 01.20251 Year 6 Months
Cost & Quality Analyst
Norfolk Southern Corp | Charlotte, NC
- Reduced project delivery time by 20% by optimizing machine production workflows and eliminating process bottlenecks.
- Monitored and controlled project budgets, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines and achieving 10% cost savings on average
- Designed and implemented a standardized KPI dashboard, improving visibility into cost and quality metrics across departments.
- Designed and implemented standardized KPI dashboard, increasing visibility into cost and quality metrics across departments for better decision-making.
- Collaborated with engineering and finance teams to identify cost drivers and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborated with engineering and finance teams to identify cost drivers and implement corrective actions, enhancing cost management strategies.
01.2023 - 07.20236 Months
Management Trainee
Norfolk Southern Corp | Altoona, PA
- Coordinated daily production planning and execution to align with operational goals and timelines.
- Developed Standard Operating Procedures for Dash-9 locomotive engine replacements, improving consistency and safety.
- Assisted in maintenance and production of rolling stock while tracking costs and allocating resources effectively.
03.2021 - 08.20221 Year 5 Months
Research Assistant
Research Foundation, Old Dominion University | Norfolk, VA
- Led a multidisciplinary research team focused on submerged ocean wave energy harvesting, managing project timelines and funding requirements.
- Coordinated undergraduate research efforts to align with grant objectives and maintain academic standards.
- Presented findings to academic and industry stakeholders, showcasing analytical rigor and effective technical communication.
Education
Master of Engineering | Mechanical Engineering
Old Dominion University | Norfolk, VA | 01-2023
Old Dominion University - Norfolk, VA
01-2023
Bachelor of Technology | Aerospace Engineering
Institute of Aeronautical Engineering | Hyderabad, India | 01-2019
Institute of Aeronautical Engineering - Hyderabad, India
01-2019
Skills
Certification
- Financial Planning & Analysis Professional (FPAP™) - Corporate Finance Institute
- AI for Finance Specialization — Corporate Finance Institute
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt — Council for Six Sigma Certification
- Six Sigma Black Belt — International Institute of Business Analysis
- Supply Chain Logistics — Rutgers University
- Agile Project Management Professional — NASBA
- Technical Product Management — Project Management Institute
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Professional Working
Telugu
Professional Working
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
- Conceptual Design of Multi-purpose Amphibian Aircraft, published in JETIR, Volume 5, Issue 10, October 2018. Registration No. 190045.
- Design and Analysis of Aerobatic Unmanned Fixed-Wing Aircraft, published in IJERT, Volume 7, Issue 11, November 2018. Registration No. IJERT V7IS110105.
Timeline
Senior FP&A Analyst
Norfolk Southern Corp
07.2026 - CurrentRead more
FP&A Analyst
Norfolk Southern Corp
02.2026 - 07.2026Read more
Cost & Quality Analyst
Norfolk Southern Corp
07.2023 - 01.2025Read more
Management Trainee
Norfolk Southern Corp
01.2023 - 07.2023Read more
Research Assistant
Research Foundation, Old Dominion University
03.2021 - 08.2022Read more
Institute of Aeronautical Engineering - Bachelor of Technology, Aerospace Engineering
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Old Dominion University - Master of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
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