Megan Tran
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Results-driven Financial Analyst with retail expertise in budgeting, financial modeling, and margin analysis. Skilled in managing store-level P&Ls, optimizing labor costs, and delivering insights through variance analysis and forecasting. Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, with a proven ability to present complex data and drive profitability in a fast-paced retail environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
FP&A Analyst
Eataly
Century City, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Created financial budgets, forecasting revenue and expenses to align with organizational goals, enhance cost control, and ensure long-term financial stability.
- Managed store-level P&Ls, analyzing financial performance to identify opportunities for improving profitability, reducing costs, and maximizing EBITDA to drive bottom-line growth.
- Worked closely with the internal store team to adjust staffing levels, optimize labor allocations, and control labor costs, ensuring operational efficiency while staying within budgetary constraints.
- Tracked and managed monthly operating expenses and accruals, ensuring precise documentation and compliance with accounting standards to support effective budgeting and cost management.
- Monitored store and department-level margins, analyzing performance trends to optimize pricing strategies and drive profitability across key business segments.
Fiannce Professional Development Program
Niagara Bottling, LLC
Diamond Bar, CA
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Supported the cost accounting team during month-end closing by assisting with general ledger bookings, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and timely reconciliation.
- Updated and maintained the bill of materials to ensure accurate inventory management, cost tracking, and seamless production workflows, supporting efficient manufacturing processes.
Assistant Manager- Visual Merchandising
G By Guess
West Covina, CA
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Implemented regular product updates to boost store volume and maintain a competitive product offering.
- Provided ongoing training to associates by analyzing product features and customer feedback to align sales strategies with customer needs.
- Delivered personalized customer service through in-depth product knowledge, demonstrating strong salesmanship, and customer engagement.
- Utilized relationship-building skills to effectively upsell products, foster customer loyalty, and drive repeat business.
Assistant Manager- Human Resources & Operations
G By Guess
Palmdale, CA
09.2018 - 08.2021
- Managed labor scheduling and staffing levels to align with business needs and optimize operational efficiency.
- Led recruitment efforts for over 20 employees, overseeing the full hiring process from interviewing, onboarding, to management, and development.
- Maintained brand standards by ensuring strategic and visually appealing product placement.
- Educated the team about product knowledge to enhance customer assistance, directly contributing to increased sales.
- Reviewed and analyzed monthly profit and loss statements to monitor business performance, and identify areas for growth and improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Finance)
California Polytechnic State University-Pomona
Pomona, CA05.2023
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA12.2020
Associate of Arts - Economics
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA12.2020
Skills
- Financial Analysis and Modeling
- Budget Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- Margin Analysis
- Labor Cost Management
- Microsoft Excel & Powerpoint
Timeline
FP&A Analyst
Eataly
01.2024 - Current
Fiannce Professional Development Program
Niagara Bottling, LLC
06.2023 - 09.2023
Assistant Manager- Visual Merchandising
G By Guess
08.2021 - 05.2023
Assistant Manager- Human Resources & Operations
G By Guess
09.2018 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Finance)
California Polytechnic State University-Pomona
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Antelope Valley College
Associate of Arts - Economics
Antelope Valley College
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