Director, Business Finance - Operation & Supply Chain

Graco•Minneapolis, MN

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. This role is currently based at our Minneapolis office and will transition to our new headquarters in Dayton, MN, in 2027. The Director, Business – Finance – Operations & Supply Chain leads financial planning and analysis for the Operations & Supply Chain organization, connecting financial insight to operational performance and business outcomes. The position partners closely with the Operations & Supply Chain leadership team and the broader Finance team to deliver insights that drive performance and decision-making. Additionally, the individual in this position works in close partnership with cost accounting and site-level finance to translate financial results into forward-looking insights, ensuring alignment between financial reporting, operational drivers, and planning assumptions. He/she owns the forward-looking financial view of the business—connecting planning, forecasting and performance insights to inform decisions on productivity, inventory and capital deployment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
10+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, including planning, forecasting and decision support for Operations & Supply Chain
Strong business acumen with the ability to connect financial outcomes to operational drivers
Advanced analytical and financial modeling capability
Proven ability to influence leaders and drive decisions in a cross-functional environment
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate financial insights into clear business actions
5+ years of leadership experience, with experience developing high-performing teams
Collaborative, practical and results-oriented approach with strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT).

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or MBA
Experience supporting operations or supply chain finance
Exposure to inventory, working capital and capital investment decision-making
Experience influencing operational strategy through financial insight
Track record of driving performance improvement and operational outcomes

Responsibilities

Serve as the finance partner to Operations & Supply Chain leadership, providing forward-looking guidance aligned to business priorities
Lead annual planning, quarterly forecasting and long-range planning
Translate operational strategies into financial plans, scenarios, and investment priorities to support decision-making and resource allocation
Provide decision support to guide capital allocation, productivity initiatives, and operational trade-offs
Identify risks and opportunities early and align on actions across the leadership team
Act as a key finance voice in enterprise-wide strategic initiatives and investment/ROI decisions
Own the financial narrative for Operations & Supply Chain, linking performance drivers to outcomes and clearly communicating risks and opportunities
Establish and evolve metrics that connect operational activity to financial performance and inform actions
Deliver actionable insights to improve productivity, cost management, and working capital performance
Monitor performance against plan and drive actions to address gaps and accelerate results, in partnership with operational leadership
Provide financial insight into inventory strategy, working capital, and cash flow performance
Guide decision-making on inventory levels, turns, and supply-demand alignment
Drive financial evaluation of capital investment, automation, and footprint decisions
Partner to ensure alignment between operational execution and financial outcomes
Partners with Operations and Supply Chain leadership to deliver insights that drive performance and decision-making across the business
Align with Operations & Supply Chain leader on priorities, performance, and resource allocation
Partner with cost accounting and site-level finance to connect financial results, operational drivers and forward-looking plans to enable better decisions
Lead finance support for cross-functional initiatives that improve cost, service and efficiency
Lead, mentor, manage, and staff a team of finance employees, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and promoting a culture of leadership excellence
Develop and implement strategies for talent acquisition and management, succession planning, and leadership development to build a pipeline of future leaders
Drive team performance by setting clear goals, providing ongoing feedback, and facilitating professional growth opportunities.
Establish, manage, and be accountable for the annual Finance Operations & Supply Chain budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources and alignment with organizational strategic objectives