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Dontavis Jackson

Greater Chicago Area

Summary

Dynamic finance professional with experience at Navistar and GXO, excelling in financial reporting and variance analysis. Proven ability to enhance forecasting accuracy and drive strategic pricing initiatives. Adept at cross-functional collaboration and maintaining meticulous attention to detail, delivering impactful insights that support informed decision-making across diverse teams.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate, Finance/Acctng Leadership Development

Navistar/International Motors
Lisle
06.2023 - Current

Rotation I - Navistar Financial Corporation

  • Completed month-end closing activities through preparation and posting of journal entries.
  • Reconciled 15+ account groups, ensuring accuracy in ledger balances and supporting documents.
  • Maintained monthly reports on inventory alterations and financial product securitization.

Rotation II - Central Sales Pricing

  • Supported sales teams with analytics, metrics, and strategy for growing profitable sales.
  • Established customer-level pricing while dealing with various circumstances tied to manufacturing, production, and cost fluctuations.
  • Collaborated with peer analysts to ensure pricing strategies were aligned across several market segments and geographical regions.

Rotation III - FP&A, Research/Development

  • Analyzed and forecasted ongoing and expected capital expenditures/expenses needed for projects.
  • Tracked monthly spending tied to overall budget and approved authorized capital appropriations.
  • Gathered actuals to conduct variance analysis and report causals regarding deviations from budgets and forecasts for monthly management and executive review.

Intern, Operations Financial Planning & Analysis

GXO Logistics
High Point
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Consolidated operational and financial data to enhance monthly forecasting accuracy.
  • Assisted in financial analysis for informed decision-making across 50 operating sites.
  • Collaborated on creation and revision of financial budgets and forecasts.

Education

B.S. - Finance

Alabama A&M University
Huntsville, AL
05.2023

Highschool Diploma -

Robert E. Lee High School
Montgomery, AL
05.2019

Skills

  • Journal entry preparation
  • Financial reporting and forecasting
  • Variance analysis
  • Data consolidation
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Leadership Membership

  • President, Alabama A&M chapter of Financial Management Association, 01/01/22, Present
  • Member, The National Society of Leadership and Success, 01/01/20, Present

Accomplishments

  • Lee High School Valedictorian 2019
  • Merit Scholarship 05/19 - 05/23
  • Dean's List, Honor Roll, and President's Medallion Recipient, 2019-Present

Timeline

Associate, Finance/Acctng Leadership Development

Navistar/International Motors
06.2023 - Current

Intern, Operations Financial Planning & Analysis

GXO Logistics
05.2022 - 08.2022

B.S. - Finance

Alabama A&M University

Highschool Diploma -

Robert E. Lee High School