Polly Niziolek
About Polly Niziolek
Polly Niziolek serves as the Senior Manager of Financial Shared Services at Spectrum Brands, Inc., where she has worked since 2015. With a career spanning over a decade at the company, she specializes in credit, collections, and accounts receivable management while also focusing on mentoring future leaders.
Current Role at Spectrum Brands
Polly Niziolek serves as the Senior Manager of Financial Shared Services at Spectrum Brands, Inc., a position she has held since 2015. In this role, she manages the integration and project management for various financial functions, including credit, collections, accounts receivable, cash application, and accounts payable. Niziolek is responsible for corporate and departmental reporting related to deduction reserve, bad debt, and cash forecasting on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis. She also collaborates with management and other departments to facilitate process improvements and ensure efficient operations.
Previous Experience at Spectrum Brands
Polly Niziolek has extensive experience at Spectrum Brands, Inc., having held multiple positions since 2000. She began her career as a Deduction Specialist from 2000 to 2004, followed by a role as a Credit Analyst from 2004 to 2005. Niziolek then served as a Senior Credit Analyst from 2005 to 2011, and as Manager of Financial Shared Services from 2011 to 2015. Each of these roles contributed to her expertise in financial management and operational efficiency within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Polly Niziolek earned two Bachelor of Arts degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, studying Sociology and Political Science from 1996 to 2000. Her educational background provides a foundation for her analytical and managerial skills in financial services. Niziolek's expertise includes mentoring and coaching to develop future organizational leaders, as well as leading staffing plans that align with consumer expectations and financial constraints.
Leadership and Process Improvement
In her current role, Polly Niziolek provides leadership in executing work plans and achieving departmental goals. She is actively involved in identifying and implementing solutions to department-level challenges and infrastructure changes. Niziolek works closely with the treasury department to establish and manage Factoring and Supply Chain Finance programs, demonstrating her commitment to enhancing financial operations and supporting organizational growth.