At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters. The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail and marine transportation equipment and services.

Greenbrier’s heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization. We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.

Greenbrier’s success begins with people. We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. These values are rooted in our IDEAL commitment, which promotes Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Leadership, creating a culture where employees are engaged and feel good about coming to work every day. A diverse, qualified, and engaged talent base is the key to our success.

Summary

The Senior Director, Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis reports to the Chief Accounting Officer and is responsible for leading and managing the Company's financial forecasting and annual planning process and will oversee the Company’s related corporate planning and forecasting tool, OneStream. This role is responsible for overseeing and managing the financial planning and analysis function, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, and providing strategic financial insights to drive informed decision-making at the executive level, as well as support quarter end reporting and Audit Committee/Board reporting. This strategic role builds cross functional, collaborative relationships and working groups to partner with personnel across geographies, functions, and business units to successfully execute on enterprise-wide initiatives. The Sr. Director, Finance and Corporate FP&A has experience in implementing and realizing scalable efficiencies and solutions, processes, and system enhancements and improvements, coupled with complex problem-solving, risk management and cost savings.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Oversees Greenbrier's annual operating plan process, including preparation and/or review of corporate department budgets, and subsequent analysis of SG&A variances and related reporting.

• Oversees the preparation and distribution of financial reports, including P&L statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, working capital and SG&A analyses. Conducts in-depth financial analysis, interpret results, and provide recommendations to senior management for performance improvement and risk mitigation and support strategic decision-making.

• Partners closely and regularly with both business and functional teams to track financial and operational performance, evaluate investment opportunities and strategic resource allocation, and identify risks and opportunities to the Company’s annual plan and financial forecasts.

• Leads the consolidation and review of quarterly forecasts and related analysis and reporting.

• Prepares and updates reports used in Board of Director and Committee meetings as well as prepares various quarterly management and board reports.

• Drives complex financial modeling development, enhancement, and maintenance

• Leads implementation enhancements associated with planning and forecasting software (OneStream), including prioritization of future enhancements, collaboration with business units to facilitate effective and efficient adoption, as well as leading training as needed and administering the tool with appropriate permissions and workflow.

• Provides effective leadership and support to the finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Mentors and develops team members, providing guidance and support and enhance their skills and knowledge.

• Performs internal control self-assessment testing

• Supports executive leadership with various financial reporting requests, transaction work, special projects and continuous improvement projects as needed

Qualifications

The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required, CPA

• 12+ years of experience in finance, FP&A and/or accounting with increasing responsibilities, including managing people and teams

• Extensive expertise in P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, working capital and SG&A analysis

• Strong working knowledge of financial statements and demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex financial data into trends, assessments and actionable insights and opportunities

• Ability to manage individuals in complex finance organizations with a focus on mentoring and professional development

• Ability to collaborate and communicate professionally at all levels of the organization and

• Ability to present information professionally in person, verbally, and in writing, to a broad range of audiences, including communicating financial information to financial and non-financial stakeholders, including Executive leadership

• Experience with special projects, transaction, and continuous improvement projects, with a track record of implementing business process efficiencies

• Proficiency in financial software and systems with an ability to learn a variety of systems, applications, and financial planning tools (e.g., OneStream, BPC, HFM, Microsoft D365)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with a focus on Excel and PowerPoint

• Ability to analyze and find solutions to complex issues

• Ability to work effectively with accurate turnaround under tight timeframes

• Skill, ability, and flexibility to perform multiple tasks and functions concurrently in a fast paced, dynamic environment

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position can be remote with travel or based at global headquarters in Lake Oswego, Oregon.

Physical Activities and Requirements

Frequency Key

Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation

Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)

Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5- 5.5+ hours/day)

Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

Working Postures

• Sit: Frequently

• Stand: Occasionally

• Walk: Occasionally

• Bend: Not Applicable

• Kneel/Squat: Not Applicable

• Crawl: Not Applicable

• Climb: Not Applicable

• Reach Forward: Occasionally

• Reach Upward: Not Applicable

• Handling/Fingering: Frequently

Lift / Carry Requirements

• 5-10 lbs: Not Applicable

• 10-25 lbs: Not Applicable

• 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable

• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable

• 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

Push / Pull Requirements

• Up to 10 lbs: Not Applicable

• 10-25 lbs: Not Applicable

• 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable

• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable

• 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

EOE including Vet/Disability

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Greenbrier makes reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process for individuals with known disabilities, unless providing accommodation would result in an undue hardship. Any applicant believing that he or she may need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources at careers@gbrx.com or call us at 503-684-7000.

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Job Locations US-OR-Lake Oswego

ID 2023-2026

Company Greenbrier Leasing Company LLC

Position Type Regular Full-Time

Category Accounting/Finance

Remote Eligibility Yes

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