Director Financial Planning Analysis

Pactiv Evergreen • Lake Forest, IL

2d • $180,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Pactiv Evergreen is now a part of Novolex. 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. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development, we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future. Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling centers. Discover more about Novolex, our 20,000+ family members and our commitment to innovation and sustainability at www.novolex.com. Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call [phone] or email [email protected]. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws. Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future. $180-200,000 base salary + annual bonus Medical, dental and vision options Wellness rewards to fund your HRA or HSA Paid holidays, time off, parental and other leaves Financial protection benefits such as life, AD&D and disability insurance, and 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions Education Support (for example, tuition reimbursement, Chairman’s Scholarship, 529 College Savings Plan) Broad Based Employee Award Program—value sharing plan for all employees with one year of service Employee Assistance Program and much more! All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws. Position Summary: 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

• Medical, dental and vision options
• Wellness rewards to fund your HRA or HSA
• Paid holidays, time off, parental and other leaves
• Financial protection benefits such as life, AD&D and disability insurance, and 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions
• Education Support (for example, tuition reimbursement, Chairman’s Scholarship, 529 College Savings Plan)
• Broad Based Employee Award Program—value sharing plan for all employees with one year of service
• Employee Assistance Program and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director