Mike Coakley
Avon Lake,OH
Summary
Business Operations Executive offering 15-year history of leading strategic and tactical business initiatives. Proven expertise in large-scale business transformation and change management to consistently exceed company objectives. Offering effective communication, team building and coaching skills with commitment to fostering company vision and building professional culture rooted in trust and mutual respect.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Sr. Director, Performance Management Office
GEON Performance Solutions
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Consistently delivered annualized savings of $30-40 million by optimizing project timelines through effective task delegation and workload prioritization among team members.
- Fostered culture of creativity by promoting forward-thinking and calculated risk-taking.
- Directed design and execution of business transformation initiatives to drive performance, profit optimization and growth opportunities.
Director, Financial Planning & Analysis
GEON Performance Solutions
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Evaluated business performance metrics and identified trends to drive forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning efforts.
- Generated $40 million of incremental liquidity by effectively managing working capital and delivering strong margin performance.
- Delivered a Return on Sales exceeding 20% by emphasizing cost controls to achieve a 350 basis points increase.
Director, Operations Finance
GEON Performance Solutions
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Enhanced team collaboration via consistent communication, clear goals and objectives, and regular performance reviews.
- Achieved a 600 basis points improvement in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through increased run rates and optimized uptimes.
Sr. Manager, Operations Finance
GEON Performance Solutions
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Led cross-functional teams in achieving a 23% reduction in unit operating costs, efficient working capital management, timely completion of capital projects within budget constraints, and consistent delivery of high-quality outcomes.
- Utilized strong leadership skills to increase team productivity and boost morale.
Sr. Finance Manager, Manufacturing Control
Avient Corporation
10.2017 - 08.2020
- Managed day-to-day financial operations by overseeing a team of 10 regional controllers across 42 plant locations.
- Collaborated with business leaders by conducting P&L reviews, inventory reporting, and predictive modeling tools to offer valuable insights.
- Actively participated in seven SAP implementation projects and served a critical role in the successful integration of three acquisitions.
Finance Manager, Specialty Engineered Materials North America
Avient Corporation
05.2016 - 09.2017
- Streamlined monthly reporting to reduce time spent on manual tasks while ensuring accuracy and timely reporting to stakeholders.
- Achieved a $1.7 million reduction in run-rate spending by identifying and implementing measures to decrease excess operating expense in collaboration with leadership.
- Partnered with Supply Chain to drive $2.3 million (20%) inventory reduction.
Finance Manager, Glasforms, Inc.
Avient Corporation
05.2015 - 04.2016
- Generated comprehensive monthly reporting package comprising of P&L statements, variance analysis, working capital trends, and customer profitability metrics to optimize business performance.
- Implemented strategies that led to achieving 200% bonus attainment on operating income and working capital.
- Directed business and IT teams, ensuring successful completion of a six-month SAP project ahead of schedule and 35% below budget.
Finance Manager, Global Operations
Avient Corporation
08.2013 - 04.2015
- Effectively managed a $20 million budget in Global Operations & Supply Chain functions.
- Established a system of accountability by developing and monitoring operational KPIs/metrics, resulting in improved efficiency and productivity within manufacturing operations.
Sr. Finance Analyst, GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers
Avient Corporation
08.2011 - 07.2013
- Delivered timely, accurate, and insightful financial analyses to guide executive decision-making in both operational and strategic contexts.
- Planned and oversaw a $4.1 million project to expand capacity, resulting in a 35% increase in throughput and generating $45 million additional revenue.
Finance Leadership Development Program Analyst
Avient Corporation
06.2009 - 07.2011
- Engaged in a comprehensive two-year rotational program that provided insight into finance, operations, and business.
- Gained valuable exposure to different areas of finance such as FP&A, M&A, Treasury, Credit, Operational Finance, and International Business while working for 7 months at the Luxembourg Headquarters.
Education
Executive MBA - The Weatherhead School of Management
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Finance Major, Economics Minor
Miami University
Oxford, OH12.2008
Skills
- Collaborative Leadership
- Culture Transformation
- Change Management and Implementation
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Business Intelligence Strategy
- Key Performance Indicators
- Lean Six Sigma
- Cost Accounting Mastery
Quote
Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.
John R. Wooden
Timeline
Sr. Director, Performance Management Office
GEON Performance Solutions
01.2024 - 09.2024
Director, Financial Planning & Analysis
GEON Performance Solutions
08.2022 - 12.2023
Director, Operations Finance
GEON Performance Solutions
11.2021 - 08.2022
Sr. Manager, Operations Finance
GEON Performance Solutions
11.2020 - 11.2021
Sr. Finance Manager, Manufacturing Control
Avient Corporation
10.2017 - 08.2020
Finance Manager, Specialty Engineered Materials North America
Avient Corporation
05.2016 - 09.2017
Finance Manager, Glasforms, Inc.
Avient Corporation
05.2015 - 04.2016
Finance Manager, Global Operations
Avient Corporation
08.2013 - 04.2015
Sr. Finance Analyst, GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers
Avient Corporation
08.2011 - 07.2013
Finance Leadership Development Program Analyst
Avient Corporation
06.2009 - 07.2011
Executive MBA - The Weatherhead School of Management
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor of Science - Finance Major, Economics Minor
Miami University
Certification
CPA Accounting Certificate
Northwestern University - Evanston, IL
Summa Cum Laude - CPA Eligible - 3.9 GPA
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