Director Financial Planning Analysis

Novolex•Lake Forest, IL

About The Position

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs. The Director, FP&A – Business Support, is a key senior leader responsible for partnering across the enterprise to drive financial clarity, operational alignment, and strategic decision-making. Reporting directly to the VP of FP&A, this role will lead complex business support activities across Procurement, SG&A, Synergies, Market Insights, and AOP processes, ensuring leaders have the analytics, insights, and financial rigor needed to run the business effectively. This role requires a strategic operator who is comfortable in a highly matrixed environment, can translate data into actionable guidance, and thrives in supporting executive-level stakeholders (CFO, BU CFOs, functional leaders, and the executive team). The Director will help strengthen and streamline financial processes across the combined Novolex organization and elevate the quality of reporting, forecasting, and business insights.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
8+ years of progressive finance experience, including strong FP&A leadership.
Proven ability to operate effectively in a matrixed, fast-paced environment, ideally within manufacturing, multi-site operations, or private-equity-backed organizations.
Strong business partnering experience supporting G&A leaders
Demonstrated success in planning cycles (budget, forecast, AOP) and financial modelling.
Experience with synergy tracking, savings analysis, and transformation environments strongly preferred.
Technical aptitude with analytical systems (Power BI, Tableau, Hyperion, SAP, Oracle, Excel)
Excellent communication, executive presence, and the ability to turn complexity into clarity.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting integration, acquisition, or major organizational transformation
Strong analytical storytelling skills—able to distill insights into compelling, actionable recommendations
Comfort leading cross-functional discussions, influencing senior leaders, and driving alignment
Ownership mindset, high integrity, and ability to thrive amid ambiguity and change

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary FP&A partner to Procurement, Innovation & Sustainability, and other G&A functions
Drive monthly savings tracking, reporting, and deck support
Lead quarterly savings deep dives in coordination with the CFO and Procurement leadership
Support SG&A financial management, including monthly reporting, functional insights, and quarterly forecast alignment
Manage SG&A AOP processes
Drive synergy tracking in partnership with Business Transformation Office (SGA, logistics, procurement) for actuals, forecasting, and AOP
Support Investor Relations with Q&A research, insights, and ad hoc analytics for investor decks
Support the enterprise AOP process
Deliver timely, accurate monthly forecasting and performance analysis across supported functions
Develop KPIs and dashboards to monitor drivers, savings, efficiency measures, and progress against strategic targets
Guide leaders through scenario planning, risk & opportunity assessment, and financial trade-off decisions
Provide financial insights, trends, and drivers to support executive decision-making
Deliver high-quality executive-ready presentations and reporting materials for the CEO, CFO, Board of Directors, and leadership teams
Act as a strategic thought partner to the VP of FP&A on enterprise reporting, AOP structure, synergy communication, and integrated planning initiatives

Benefits

401(k) plan with company match
comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
flexible spending and health savings accounts
paid vacation
sick days
paid parental leave
paid holidays
wellness program
variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health
constant opportunities for advancement
skills development
advanced education programs
training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning
company and industry training curricula
support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union)
Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization