
Megan Mariani
Stanford MBA with 20+ Yrs of FP&A Leadership | Finance & Career Coach
Studied at Co-Active Training Institute
Works at Mark Day School
Successful clients at
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Megan's Offerings
Custom hourly · $75/hr
Get help with AI Automation, AI Financial Modeling, and .
Megan’s FP&A Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Director
I bring 20 years of FP&A experience, including leadership roles across multiple divisions and brands at Gap Inc., along with consulting work for clients in the restaurant industry. My expertise spans annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, close processes, and complex financial modeling across a wide range of business initiatives. I have developed financial models and strategic analyses for long-range planning, business cases, digital marketing and cross-channel promotions, customer lifetime value, order economics, real estate negotiations, market planning, and large-scale RFPs and contract renewals. Throughout my finance career, I have led and mentored high-performing teams, coaching direct reports on FP&A fundamentals, cross-functional partnership, and professional development. In addition, I completed the coach training program at the Co-Active Training Institute, further strengthening my passion and ability to support others in achieving their personal and professional goals.
Megan can help with:
AI Automation
AI Financial Modeling
AI Fundamentals
Budgeting & Forecasting
Cover Letters
Financial Modeling
Financial Planning & Analysis
Financial Reporting
Freelancing
Interview Prep
LinkedIn Review
Networking Strategy
Promotion Strategy
Resume Review
Salary Negotiation
Skill Building
Variance Analysis
About Megan
I bring 20 years of FP&A experience, including leadership roles across multiple divisions and brands at Gap Inc., along with consulting work for clients in the restaurant industry. My expertise spans annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, close processes, and complex financial modeling across a wide range of business initiatives. I have developed financial models and strategic analyses for long-range planning, business cases, marketing and cross-channel promotions, customer lifetime value, order economics, e-commerce, real estate negotiations, market planning, and large-scale RFPs and contract renewals. Throughout my finance career, I have led and mentored high-performing teams, coaching direct reports on FP&A fundamentals, cross-functional partnership, and professional development. In addition, I completed the coach training program at the Co-Active Training Institute, further strengthening my passion and ability to support others in achieving their personal and professional goals.
Why do I coach?
I coach because I genuinely enjoy helping others develop skills that strengthen their professional performance while building greater confidence in their abilities.
Work Experience
Treasurer, Board of Trustees
Mark Day School
August 2021 - Present

Independent Finance Consultant
Freelance
June 2019 - Present
Clients include Gap Inc, Athleta, Multipli Group, and small businesses

Director of Finance
Gap Inc
April 2013 - June 2016

Senior Finance Manager
Athleta
November 2009 - April 2013

Finance Manager
Gap Inc
May 2008 - November 2009

Senior Finance Analyst
Gap Inc
August 2006 - May 2008
Education

Co-Active Training Institute
Coaches Training Program
2025 - 2025

Stanford Graduate School of Business
Master of Business Administration
2004 - 2006

Stanford University
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
1996 - 2000
9 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
Megan has helped Leland clients get into Gap Inc