Services
Education
Let End to End inc. take on the heavy lifting. We will provide entry to expert level education on commodity risk management tools and strategies as well as fundamental and technical analysis.
Your employees will learn to speak the same language and and work from a common understanding. This will ensure a smooth implementation and reduce the risk of miscommunication which can be potentially destructive.
Accounting / Finance Support
Arguably the most difficult aspects of any commodity risk management program are:
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Determining the appropriate tool for the risk to be managed.
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Deciding how and when the behavior of each transaction is accounted for.
We will work with your teams and external audit partner(s) to perform correlation, regression, and effectiveness studies to ensure the best fit between your financial, physical, and commodity risk management activities.
This is arguably the most labor intensive aspect of developing a commodity risk management program. Let End to End Risk Inc. manage the process and do the heavy lifting for you.
Stakeholder Buy-In
We will work with you and your team to identify and educate internal and external stake holders. Once identified, the goal is to turn them into champions of the program.
There are many misconceptions when it comes to utilizing derivatives. The goal is to openly and honestly identify and overcome each stakeholders challenges and transform them into advocates of proper commodity risk management.
Integrating Budget Process
The main goals of a commodity risk management program are to reduce the impact of price volatility and to provide price certainty.
Regardless of your strategy, engaging in commodity risk management activities will have an impact on your budgeting process.
We can show you how the different tools help you achieve the desired price volatility reduction and price certainty to support the budgeting process.
Afterall, isn't that the entire point!
Policy Development
A policy is a critical component of any successful commodity risk management program.
A comprehensive policy helps by:
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Defining aligned goals and expectations.
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Creating a framework of controls and oversight.
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Determining appropriate roles and responsibilities.
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Ensuring proper checks and balances.
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Creating a plan to monitor, measure, and report on the effectiveness of the program and associated activities.
Partner Selection
We want to help you design the best program for your specific needs.
It is not a one size fits all solution. We help you find and implement the best relationships and tools for your unique needs.
Our experience with the available tools and companies in the commodity risk management arena allow us to find the best fit for your needs.