Jessie Reed
About Jessie Reed
Jessie Reed is a finance professional currently working in Procurement Finance at Navistar Inc, where she has been since 2021. She has a background in financial planning and analysis, having previously held various roles within Navistar and completed an MBA at DePaul University.
Work at Navistar
Currently, Jessie Reed works at Navistar Inc as part of the Procurement Finance team within the Finance and Accounting Leadership Development Program. This role commenced in 2021 and is based in Lisle, Illinois. Previously, Reed held several positions at Navistar, including Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis from 2020 to 2021 and Tulsa Bus Plant Accountant from 2019 to 2020. During these roles, Reed implemented new forecasting procedures to enhance Capital Expenditure forecast accuracy and prepared monthly variable margin reports for management review.
Education and Expertise
Jessie Reed earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Illinois State University, where studies were completed from 2015 to 2018. Reed further advanced education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance from DePaul University, graduating in 2022. This educational background provides a solid foundation in financial principles and practices, which is applied in current and previous roles.
Background
Before joining Navistar, Jessie Reed gained experience as an Accounting Intern at Leopardo Companies in 2017. Reed also worked at Fox Valley Special Recreation Association, serving as a Program Assistant from 2013 to 2016 and as a Camp Counselor in 2016. These roles contributed to Reed's understanding of financial operations and teamwork in diverse environments.
Achievements
Throughout the career, Jessie Reed has successfully completed various ad hoc projects, including trend analysis and volume analysis. Reed has developed numerous reports and reporting procedures that support decision-making processes. Additionally, Reed partners with operations to provide business cases and analyses on negotiations and suppliers, utilizing financial metrics such as NPV, IRR, and TCO.