Financial Analyst - Corporate FP&A

Novolex•Charlotte, NC

13d

About The Position

Financial Analyst, FP&A – Internal Reporting plays a critical role in delivering accurate, insightful, and timely financial reporting for Novolex leadership, Apollo, and the Board. This role supports enterprise-wide performance management, consolidation activities, and executive-level storytelling across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly analytical, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and able to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
2–4 years of FP&A or Corporate Finance experience (or equivalent) in a multi-business unit environment.
Strong financial modeling skills and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial systems (EPM experience preferred).
Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.
Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively across functions.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

Deliver accurate, polished executive-ready reporting with minimal oversight.
Demonstrate strong business acumen and curiosity to understand performance drivers.
Operate with urgency and a continuous improvement mindset.
Strengthen the FP&A function through structure, consistency, and analytical depth.

Responsibilities

Support preparation and consolidation of monthly SG&A results, including variance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior periods.
Assist in developing monthly business review materials with a strong focus on SG&A performance, key drivers, and trends.
Partner with Director and business stakeholders to synthesize SG&A cost drivers, risks, and opportunities into clear financial narratives.
Support financial close activities related to SG&A, including flash reporting, performance bridges, and variance commentary.
Prepare consistent and timely recurring SG&A reporting to provide visibility into spend trends and run-rate performance.
Support executive-level SG&A storytelling by translating detailed analyses into clear, concise, and actionable insights.
Provide analytical and reporting support related to SG&A for Private Equity, Investor Relations, and other external stakeholders as needed.
Contribute to quarterly investor materials with a focus on SG&A performance, productivity, and cost discipline.
Support preparation and consolidation of Novolex monthly management reporting, including P&L, cash flow, margin performance, and operational KPIs.
Assist in developing monthly business review materials, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and clear commentary.
Partner with Director and business teams to synthesize key drivers, risks, and trends impacting performance.
Support financial close activities, including flash reporting, performance bridges (Net Sales, Material Margin, EBITDA), and variance analysis.
Prepare and maintain recurring daily/weekly reporting to provide visibility into business performance.
Provide analytical and reporting support for Private Equity, Investor Relations, and market data segmentation requests.
Contribute to quarterly investor deck preparation, ensuring alignment between operations, finance, and corporate messaging.
Act as a user of the EPM Financial System, supporting SG&A data validation, hierarchy management, and reporting enhancements.
Partner with Data Transformation & Analytics to support standardized SG&A reporting frameworks across FP&A.
Assist in developing and maintaining SG&A reporting templates, automated outputs, and scalable processes.
Provide analytical support for strategic initiatives impacting SG&A, including cost optimization, benchmarking, and forecasting enhancements.
Deliver high-quality ad hoc SG&A analyses under tight timelines, ensuring accuracy and clarity.