Director, FP&A

COLE-PARMER INSTRUMENT COMPANY•Vernon Hills, IL

66d•$150,000 - $190,000

About The Position

The Director, FP&A is responsible for driving financial planning, management reporting, and corporate analytics. This role partners across the organization to understand business drivers and translate them into budgets, forecasts, and insights that guide critical strategic decisions. A key focus will be enabling leaders to leverage analysis to identify growth levers, such as volume, pricing, and profitability. The Director will also play a central role in the company’s acquisition activities, from due diligence through integration and synergy realization, ensuring that financial insights support sustainable growth.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive finance experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Demonstrated success supporting operational and strategic decision-making in a manufacturing, distribution, or high-growth environment.
Proven expertise in FP&A, reporting, and analytics.
Strong background in financial modeling, mergers & acquisitions, and advanced analytical skills.
Deep experience in budgeting, forecasting, and delivering value-added financial insights.
Ability to tackle complex finance issues and shape business strategy.
Exceptional written, verbal, and organizational skills.
Advanced Excel capabilities (including vlookup, pivot tables) and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint.
Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear, concise analysis.
Strong sense of urgency, with the ability to operate strategically and tactically.
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Experience building new financial models and enhancing existing ones.
Proven success communicating results and recommendations to senior management.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
Flexibility to thrive in a rapidly growing organization while managing competing initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Experience with M&A financial modeling and post-acquisition integration a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the FP&A team, ensuring accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis.
Partner with business unit leaders to understand performance drivers, evaluate opportunities, and guide resource allocation to achieve growth and profitability goals.
Manage the company’s financial forecast model, providing visibility into performance trends and identifying areas for improvement.
Direct the annual budgeting process, collaborating with functional and regional leaders to align plans with company strategy.
Deliver monthly and quarterly reporting packages with variance analysis, key metrics, and business insights for executive leadership and the Board.
Support M&A integration efforts, focusing on financial modeling, performance tracking, and synergy realization.
Build and maintain financial models to evaluate strategic initiatives, pricing strategies, and new business opportunities.
Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, tools, and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Partner with Accounting to ensure alignment on financial results, reporting timelines, and accuracy.
Serve as a strategic advisor to the CFO and executive leadership, providing data-driven recommendations to support decision-making.
Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing FP&A team focused on excellence, collaboration, and growth.
Perform other related duties as assigned.