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Jeff Downey

Perrysburg,OH

Summary

Financial executive with extensive experience in financial management, leadership and operational excellence. Proven track record in driving growth, optimizing processes, and fostering team collaboration. Exceptional skills in strategic planning, financial management, and stakeholder engagement. Adaptable and reliable, consistently achieving high-impact results in dynamic environments.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vice President - Optimization

The Andersons, Inc
01.2025 - Current
  • Selected to co-lead new Enterprise Optimization strategic workstream, focused on improving operational efficiency, reducing costs and enhancing asset portfolio to drive long term value.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
  • Enhanced company profitability by partnering with business leaders to implement strategic plans and optimize operational processes.
  • Spearheaded organizational restructuring initiatives, streamlining operations and reducing overhead costs.

Vice President - Finance and Ecommerce

The Andersons - Nutrient and Industrial
03.2023 - 12.2024
  • Responsible for FP&A and accounting for $1B+ revenue business, with a team of 15 direct and indirect reports for the Nutrient and Industrial Group.
  • Dual role with commercial responsibility over the The Andersons Lawn Ecommerce business, with a team of 10+ direct reports. Over two years developed and implemented a strategic plan that tripled earnings before tax, from $0.6M to $1.9M, and drove 15%+ revenue growth per year with 2024 at $20M.
  • Built FP&A team to analyze, track and report on key metrics.
  • Drove data-based decision making culture to improve profitability, with a focus on ROIC and product profitability.
  • Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
  • Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build a high performance team.

Director of Finance

The Andersons - Nutrient and Industrial
08.2020 - 03.2023
  • Selected to lead finance and accounting for the combined Plant Nutrient and Rail Group, with a team of 15 direct and indirect reports.
  • Project leader on sale of The Andersons Rail Group, resulting in over $600M in cash proceeds.
  • Developed annual budgets aligning with corporate strategy and financial goals.
  • Managed a high-performing finance team, providing guidance and mentorship to foster professional growth and development.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership team in developing long-term financial goals, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
  • Analyzed financial reports to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Streamlined financial reporting processes by implementing more efficient software systems and optimizing data management.
  • Developed accurate monthly forecasts using historical data trends combined with current market conditions for enhanced decision-making capabilities.

Director of Finance

The Andersons - Rail Group
11.2016 - 08.2020
  • Responsible for strategic planning, FP&A, profitability analysis, reporting. Team of several direct reports.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership on strategic planning initiatives driving organizational growth
  • Portfolio management responsibilities including purchase and sale of approximately $100M+ of railcars each year.
  • Legal transactions team of three direct reports responsible for lease documents on all transactions.
  • Implemented forecasting models enhancing accuracy in cash flow projections on over $1B of investments.

Portfolio Manager

The Andersons - Rail Group
01.2016 - 11.2016

Senior Business Analyst

The Andersons - Rail Group
03.2014 - 01.2016

Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A

Libbey Inc.
08.2012 - 03.2014

Business Unit Financial Leader

Libbey Inc.
05.2011 - 08.2012

Senior Accounting Analyst

Libbey Inc.
03.2008 - 05.2011

Financial Analyst

Newell Rubbermaid
09.2006 - 03.2008

Staff Accountant

EY
01.2006 - 08.2006

Education

MBA -

Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH
08-2012

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Miami University
Oxford, OH
12-2005

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Miami University
Oxford, OH
12-2005

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Critical thinking and analysis
  • Strategic planning
  • Financial management

Certification

Certified Public Accountant - State of Ohio, CPA.56793

Timeline

Vice President - Optimization

The Andersons, Inc
01.2025 - Current

Vice President - Finance and Ecommerce

The Andersons - Nutrient and Industrial
03.2023 - 12.2024

Director of Finance

The Andersons - Nutrient and Industrial
08.2020 - 03.2023

Director of Finance

The Andersons - Rail Group
11.2016 - 08.2020

Portfolio Manager

The Andersons - Rail Group
01.2016 - 11.2016

Senior Business Analyst

The Andersons - Rail Group
03.2014 - 01.2016

Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A

Libbey Inc.
08.2012 - 03.2014

Business Unit Financial Leader

Libbey Inc.
05.2011 - 08.2012

Senior Accounting Analyst

Libbey Inc.
03.2008 - 05.2011

Financial Analyst

Newell Rubbermaid
09.2006 - 03.2008

Staff Accountant

EY
01.2006 - 08.2006

MBA -

Bowling Green State University

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Miami University

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Miami University

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