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Dora Gu
Senior Director, Business Analysis @GATX
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Director, Business Analysis @GATX
Chicago, IL, US
Senior finance leader overseeing financial strategy, performance management, and governance across a $1B+ North America revenue portfolio and $250M+ maintenance operations within a complex multi-site service organization.Integrated Commercial and Operations finance functions during a period of sustained lean staffing, strengthening alignment between revenue drivers, operational execution, and financial planning. Built upstream and downstream connectivity across forecasting, budgeting, and reporting processes to ensure consistency from executive-level consolidation through detailed shop-level performance metrics.Consolidated Facility Finance reporting and budgeting into a unified framework following organizational realignment. Enhanced Level 0–3 matrix reporting visibility, improving insight depth and reporting efficiency while supporting enterprise cost discipline and SG & A optimization initiatives.Lead annual operating plan and quarterly forecast processes; facilitate quarterly business reviews with senior leadership; and provide financial analysis supporting annual 10-K disclosures and quarterly earnings call preparation.Partner cross-functionally with commercial, operational, and executive leaders to drive profitability improvement, capital allocation discipline, and scalable growth across North America.Lead and develop a multi-layer finance team supporting both commercial and operational performance.
EDUCATION
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
MBA
Shanghai International Studies University
Bachelor of Arts
Siena Heights University
Master of Arts
ABOUT DORA GU
Finance transformation leader with experience across financial services, medical devices and CPG. I specialize in building operating models, budgeting frameworks, and analytics capabilities that improve transparency, enable better decisions, and drive business performance. I’ve led cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise reporting, profitability modeling, and predictive insights for senior leadership.My background includes global business development and market entry, including launching and managing a joint venture in China within a highly regulated environment. I bring a strategic, execution-focused mindset shaped by experience across the world’s two largest economies.
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