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Brock Torrance

Zionsville,IN

Summary

Motivated and adaptable recent graduate with foundational knowledge in business and finance, and hands-on experience in financial analysis, trading, and strategy. Eager to apply my analytical skills and problem-solving abilities to support team objectives.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Financial Leadership Development Program

Archer Daniels Midland
06.2024 - 11.2024
  • Interview Process and Case Study Presentation: Participated in a comprehensive interview process that included answering technical financial questions, solving a business case study, and presenting findings
  • Conducted an ROIC (Return on Invested Capital) calculation to evaluate the potential profitability and financial impact of a proposed investment/merger
  • Analyzed key financial metrics and operational synergies to assess whether ADM should proceed with the merger or investment
  • Delivered a structured presentation to senior leadership, providing data-driven insights and strategic recommendations for whether ADM should invest in or merge with the target company
  • Internal Audit (June – Sept 2024): Completed audits at facilities including a canola crush plant (Velva, ND), peanut processing plant (Seagraves, TX), and river/export terminal (Cairo, IL)
  • Conducted detailed reviews of facility-level accounting, inventory records, expenses, and training compliance
  • Led testing of commodity trading and purchasing records, including complete oversight for Velva, ND
  • Risk & Controls (Sept – Nov 2024): Gained experience in Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance by evaluating site-level and divisional control testing
  • Analyzed intra- and intercompany sales, reconciling discrepancies and producing final reports
  • Corporate FP&A (Sept – Nov 2024): Contributed to planning, forecasting, and actuals by managing debt financing inputs and analyzing historical variances
  • Supported the forecasting process by building financial models and contributing to the analysis of historical variances, directly influencing business strategy and future financial outlook

Corn/Wheat/Soybeans Trader and FOBT Manager

Archer Daniels Midland
06.2023 - 05.2024
  • Managed Logistics Operations: Oversaw the handling of 400-800 loads monthly, managing both internal and 3rd-party logistics
  • Operational Coordination: Successfully coordinated and balanced high volumes through constant communication, showcasing strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • Pricing Strategy: Strategically aligned trucks to maintain competitive delivered pricing in the market
  • Implemented strategic alignments, collaborating with other ADM offices to bring freight rates down
  • Analytical Decision-Making: Utilized spreadsheets and product spreads to determine the best value for ADM
  • Applied historical and current freight market data to optimize profit-maximizing strategies
  • Cross-Divisional Communication: Collaborated daily with multiple divisions within ADM throughout sales and delivery
  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills to bridge communication gaps
  • Notable Accomplishments: Generated over $600,000 in Profit for FOBT in 2023
  • Established and strengthened relationships for ADM, Customer and Hauler
  • Professional Growth: Gained an honest understanding of the business and its operations
  • Demonstrated adaptability and quick grasp of the industry, emphasizing a strong commitment to continuous learning and my professional development

Education

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Economics

Purdue University, College of Agriculture
West Lafayette, IN
05.2023

Timeline

Financial Leadership Development Program

Archer Daniels Midland
06.2024 - 11.2024

Corn/Wheat/Soybeans Trader and FOBT Manager

Archer Daniels Midland
06.2023 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Economics

Purdue University, College of Agriculture

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