What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operational Finance Manager position at Polycor Brand?
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This role partners across Finance, Operations, and Sales within the Polycor L&M business to drive performance visibility and improvement. The position is responsible for establishing clear targets and metrics, analyzing manufacturing performance to identify opportunities, and supporting new product introductions through program oversight. It plays a key role in translating operational activity into meaningful financial insight by managing and enhancing the operational reporting process, ultimately enabling more informed decision-making and improved productivity.
SCOPE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Serve as a finance partner across the entire Polycor L&M group
• Collaborate with operating leaders to evaluate financial performance and recommend actions that drive improved results through a strong understanding of business operations
• Own inventory costing for Polycor L&M, including deep analysis of cost components, key drivers, and overall profitability
• Support evaluation and financial modeling of new product introductions and expansion into new geographic markets
• Lead development and continuous improvement of financial reporting and transactional processes within Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)
• Identify business and process improvement opportunities and implement integrated solutions aligned with company strategy
• Support due diligence efforts for potential acquisitions and assist with post-acquisition integration
• Contribute to month-end close activities, provide backup support to the Financial Controller, and assist in annual budgeting processes
• Own and oversee the physical inventory process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with financial reporting
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:
• Exceptional communicator who can translate complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights for both executive leadership and plant-level teams
• Strategic thinker with strong forward planning capability; anticipates business needs, identifies risks and opportunities early, and drives execution across multiple, complex priorities
• Advanced analytical capability with expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong presentation skills in PowerPoint; able to build models, synthesize large data sets, and tell a compelling business story
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) or comparable ERP systems, with the ability to improve reporting, troubleshoot issues, and optimize data integrity
• Proven ability to operate as a cross-functional business partner, influencing decision-making across finance, operations, and commercial teams
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred, with a demonstrated application of financial and operational acumen in a manufacturing or industrial environment