Jack Hillegonds
Crown Point,IN
Summary
Talented Hedging Manager offering 3 years of experience in trend monitoring, market pricing and deal-making. Gifted in oral and written communication, contract negotiation and dispute resolution. Desire to bring expertise to a dynamic position with room for career growth and opportunity to make lasting impact on team profitability. Business-minded Finance Manager promoting more than 4 years of expertise overseeing transactions and reconciling monthly financial and budget reports. Highly collaborative individual with track record of effectively training and coaching staff members. Offering confidence, team contribution and decision making skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Belstra Milling Co.
06.2022 - Current
- Managed our risk management division by overseeing futures and options trading, consistently achieving strong margins on a quarterly basis
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for optimal pig and ingredient pricing
- Slashed ingredient prices by negotiating favorable corn and soybean contracts and trading in the derivatives markets
- Developed expertise in strategic decision-making through detailed analytics on operational data, aimed at enhancing production and overall performance metrics
- Introduced initiatives to optimize company operations, finances, and management practices.
Project Analyst
Cleveland-Cliffs Steel
01.2019 - 06.2022
- Delivered in-depth financial analysis to division managers and contributed to the development of intricate cost reduction financial models
- Gained experience with SAP, building complex financial models off of the software
- Acquired substantial expertise in complex forecast modeling, generating monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts across various sectors of the steel mill
- Developed insights into business operations and decision-making impacting daily production performance, particularly in monitoring multiple key performance indicators
- Demonstrated outstanding communication skills with direct supervisors and senior management, consistently meeting deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN12.2019
Skills
- Budget Forecasting
- Financial Budgeting
- Financial Management
- Financial Analysis
- Trading strategies
- Derivatives knowledge
- Excellent Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Risk Assessment
- Risk Mitigation
Entrepreneur
Displays robust entrepreneurial spirit, with a strong passion for financial markets and business development.
Expertise
Possesses extensive expertise in the derivatives marketplace, particularly in trading futures and options, aiming to achieve certification as a commodity trading advisor.
Proficiency
Proficient in financials, business operations, and efficiency, with a strong vision for future goals and a determined drive to succeed.
Financial Modeling
Developed sophisticated financial models, forecasting companies for a minimum of five years.
Communication
A team-oriented professional with exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
Timeline
Finance Manager
Belstra Milling Co.
06.2022 - Current
Project Analyst
Cleveland-Cliffs Steel
01.2019 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Purdue University
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