Sam McCulloch
Canton,GA
Summary
Managerial professional with proven record of streamlining processes and leading high-performing teams. Known for strong analytical skills and commitment to achieving results. Teams rely on collaborative leadership and adaptability to changing needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
Saia LTL Freight
Johns Creek, GA
07.2025 - Current
- Leading the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes for all three financial statements.
- Managing the preparation of board and management reports and performance dashboards.
- Partnering with business units to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Developing and maintaining complex financial models and scenario analyses. Monitoring financial performance against KPIs and communicating variance drivers
- Presenting financial insights to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
- Collaborating with accounting, tax, and treasury teams to ensure data integrity and alignment.
Senior Financial Analyst
Saia LTL Freight
Johns Creek, GA
07.2024 - 07.2025
Financial Analyst II
Saia LTL Freight
Johns Creek, GA
04.2023 - 07.2024
Financial Analyst
Berkley Entertainment
Atlanta, GA
06.2019 - 04.2023
- Responsible for budgeting, reporting, and forecasting against plan and prior year
- Preparation of management, expense, and production reporting packages on a monthly basis
- Responsible for expense analysis leveraging Hyperion Essbase, PeopleSoft and other company used systems
- Assisting with the preparation and analysis of supporting schedules for journal entries in a controlled and timely manner.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends, patterns and strategies.
- Analyzed complex financial information to offer recommendations to management, driving decision-making.
Team Manager
Marco's Franchising, LLC
11.2015 - 05.2019
- Facilitated labor management, scheduling and training of new employees
- Took inventory of in-house items, placed inventory orders to stock restaurant
- Dealt directly with business partners and customers, provided highly considerate customer service.
- Oversaw daily workloads and workflow for smooth operations.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA - Finance
Kennesaw State University
05-2019
Skills
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Data Entry
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Microsoft Excel
- Self-management
- Budget & Forecast Modeling
- Research and Data Analysis
- Expense and Revenue Analysis
- Problem-Solving
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
Saia LTL Freight
07.2025 - Current
Senior Financial Analyst
Saia LTL Freight
07.2024 - 07.2025
Financial Analyst II
Saia LTL Freight
04.2023 - 07.2024
Financial Analyst
Berkley Entertainment
06.2019 - 04.2023
Team Manager
Marco's Franchising, LLC
11.2015 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA - Finance
Kennesaw State University