Megan Scholz
Warner Robins,GA
Summary
Results-driven Senior Financial Analyst with expertise in domestic and international manufacturing and water infrastructure management. Skilled in analyzing and forecasting financial performance, developing efficient spreadsheets, and delivering comprehensive reports. Committed to supporting organizational goals through strategic insights and innovative solutions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Analyst
Anchor Glass Container Corporation
Warner Robins, Georgia
03.2024 - Current
- Updated financial forecasts and annual budgets for key operating metrics, financial ratios, and discretionary spend, enhancing accuracy for capital projects and storeroom usage.
- Completed month end processes and reports, including reviewing GOPs, P&Ls, transaction data, journal entries and other analytical reports for multiple facilities.
- Tracked financial data and transactions across operational projects and departments; reported findings to project managers and department heads to identify cost-savings opportunities.
- Developed production forecast files, financial reporting packages, and physical inventory/reconciliation files for multiple facilities, improving overall financial visibility.
Financial Analyst
Inframark
Macon, Georgia
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Updated financial forecasts and annual budgets with insights from operational leaders to align financial planning with business objectives.
- Completed month end processes and reports (reviewing P&Ls, transaction data and journal entries.
- Updated standardized reports including dashboards, financial results vs budget, AR aging, and specialized reports.
- Tracked financials and transactions for projects; communicated insights to managers for informed decision-making.
- Evaluated existing contracts to analyze cost assumptions and operational metrics, highlighting key areas for strategic action.
Junior Financial Analyst
Freudenberg
Macon, Georgia
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Completed financial reporting and assisted with AR/AP entries and payments.
- Analyzed and reported daily KPIs and other metrics
- Led vendor spending analysis for all departments and various projects.
- Assisted Supply Chain with inventory management and raw material cost analysis
- Special projects completed include major software alignment and streamlining daily reports
Education
Bachelor - Finance and International Business Major
University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia08-2021
Skills
- Oracle JD Edwards
- SAP
- Power BI
- Excel
- Cost Analysis
- Forecasting
- Asset Management
Financial Tools
Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Performance Metrics & KPIs
- Budget Planning & Control
- Financial Reporting
- Process Improvement
- Account Reconciliation
- Variance Analysis
Techniques
Timeline
Senior Financial Analyst
Anchor Glass Container Corporation
03.2024 - Current
Financial Analyst
Inframark
05.2023 - 01.2024
Junior Financial Analyst
Freudenberg
06.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor - Finance and International Business Major
University of Georgia