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Jacob Kamaski

Chicago

Summary

Financial Analyst with 4.5 years of experience working in steel manufacturing and processing. Proven ability to adapt and excel in both team-oriented and independent environments. Proficient in Excel, process improvement, and automation used to bridge the gap between finance and operations.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Analyst

U.S. Steel
Gary
09.2024 - Current
  • Managed MSU division spending, prioritizing reductions in energy, maintenance, and labor expenses.
  • Partnered with OPEX and cross-functional teams to discover and execute cost-saving initiatives.
  • Delivered natural gas and electricity metrics for walking beam furnace capital project, generating $150M annual savings at 15% ROI.
  • Utilize ERM financial software and advanced Excel functions for efficient data reporting, variance analysis, and ad hoc requests.
  • Enhanced boiler performance through operational improvements, yielding $3M annual savings on electricity costs.
  • Streamlined and optimized KPI tracking file to improve presentation for executive leadership.

Financial Analyst

Cleveland-Cliffs
East Chicago
06.2022 - 09.2024
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop annual budget plans and quarterly forecasts, aligning with strategic goals.
  • Created Excel models to track costs and identify business risks, enhancing decision-making processes.
  • Presented complex financial data to business partners and leadership, facilitating informed strategic discussions.
  • Finalized financial transactions during the month-end closing process, ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate financial statements.
  • Maintained detailed weekly reports of overtime labor for operational visibility.

Finance & Operations Intern

UPG / Contractors Steel Co.
Oak Brook
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Calculated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (FCCR) schedules to assess cash flow adequacy for informed financial decision-making.
  • Collaborated with senior analyst to conduct internal audits that enhanced inventory management practices.
  • Collected and analyzed financial data to facilitate successful implementation of new ERP system - Acumatica.
  • Assessed and compiled safety data sheets (SDS) to strengthen safety measures within operations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance, Business Analytics

Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN
05-2022

Skills

  • Advanced Excel (Formulas, Pivot tables, Power Query)
  • ERP/ERM - SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, OneStream
  • Financial Modeling
  • Financial Analysis
  • Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam
  • Financial Analyst Course - 365 Careers

Timeline

Financial Analyst

U.S. Steel
09.2024 - Current

Financial Analyst

Cleveland-Cliffs
06.2022 - 09.2024

Finance & Operations Intern

UPG / Contractors Steel Co.
06.2021 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Finance, Business Analytics

Purdue University Northwest
Jacob Kamaski