Meaghan (Owens) LeNard

Experience

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  Verizon

  Aug 1997 - Feb 1998

  Software Engineer

  Created and analyzed software development reports. Acted as liaison between clients and reports. Handled planning, tracking and oversight of software projects. Supported clients on the LAN and desktop, and installation of software.

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  POPAI

  Feb 1998 - Jun 1999

  Marketing Administrator

  Prepared the budgets and analyzed variances to budget. As System Manager, managed the iMIS database. Planned and managed annual conferences, Board of Director meetings, special events and committee meetings.

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  USEC

  Jun 1999 - Apr 2001

  Financial Analyst

  Prepared the budget, forecast, and financial reports. Monitored performance to annual budget and prepared variance analysis reports with extensive modeling. Utilized Oracle financial software for the development of performance reporting.

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  AOL

  Apr 2001 - Oct 2001

  Financial Analyst

  Prepared annual operating budget forecasts. Developed financial reporting management tools for budget variance explanation. Prepared monthly budget variance management reports. Provided trend-reporting to senior management to identify material risks with proposed plans for resolution. Supported monthly closing process, including accruals and account reconciliations.

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  Fannie Mae

  Oct 2001 - Apr 2019

  Promoted for team leadership, people management and project management skills. Serve as the governing body over the month end close, annual plan and the forecast for a $3B Administrative Expense budget. Perform variance analysis to determine risks and opportunities, business drivers and financial results Advise senior management and the Board of Directors on financial decisions regarding the business, programs and activities. Plan, review and lead the preparation of financial reports and presentations on budget and forecast for senior management, the Board of Directors and Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Product Owner of Hyperion applications and serve as the primary liaison between FP&A and Hyperion technology teams. Build and develop system requirements, conduct testing, and ensure security and data integrity.Manage a team of six Financial Analysts. Show less Promoted for team leadership and exceptional budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis skills.Developed and managed the annual Administrative Expense budget for multiple divisions. Prepared and presented divisional actuals and forecasts projecting Administrative Expense year end spend, including risks and opportunities, to business unit leads and senior management.Managed and prepared the month-end close process, including accruals, adjustments, budget transfers, and variance analysis. Provided customer service by responding to inquiries and requests from customers for financial analysis and advised senior management on financial matters Show less Recruited by internal customer for superior customer service and analytical skills. Developed the annual Administrative Expense budget for multiple divisions. Monitored budget and expenses and prepared variance reporting on actual performance of Administrative Expenses.Researched, analyzed, and provided recommendations on key Single Family operational and policy related compliance issues. Developed, implemented, and maintained reporting frameworks that tracked identification and management of key Single-Family operational issues. Implemented and managed compliance plan frameworks for Single-Family. Show less Managed, prepared and completed the annual Administrative Expense budget and quarterly forecast with a top-down and bottom-up analysis. Managed, prepared and completed the monthly closing process, including accruals, adjustments, and budget transfers in a compressed time frame.Prepared and presented variance reporting on actual performance of Administrative Expenses to senior management. Developed and maintained financial reports on various initiatives, including Strategic Investment funding. Show less

  • Financial Analysis Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis

    Oct 2014 - Apr 2019

  • Sr. Financial Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis

    May 2006 - Oct 2014

  • Business Manager - Single Family Regulatory Compliance & Oversight

    Oct 2004 - May 2006

  • Financial Analyst - Controllers Budget & Expense Management

    Oct 2001 - Oct 2004
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  American Nurses Association

  Apr 2019 - now

  Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

  Member of the Senior Leadership Team providing Enterprise-wide leadership of budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, implementation, and strategic business analysis.Present monthly financials, analysis, and investments to the Board of Directors and Finance Committee.Lead the FP&A team conducting financial analysis, modeling, forecasting, pricing, and financial reporting to ensure efficient business operations. Provide cross-functional analysis on key strategic initiatives and strategic financial guidance for on-going operations. Review analysis results and develop recommendations for strategic initiatives. Provide cost management recommendations for business areas. Show less