Financial Analyst - FP&A

Novolex•Lake Forest, IL

2d•$54,300 - $90,500

About The Position

The FP&A Analyst will play a critical role in supporting Novolex’s financial planning, reporting, and performance management processes. This role partners closely with business leaders to deliver accurate, timely, and actionable insights that drive strategic decision‑making. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, highly analytical, and proactive in identifying opportunities to improve reporting, streamline processes, and enhance data integrity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
1–4 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related analytical roles.
Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, including complex formulas; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) preferred.
Experience with ERP and EPM Solutions a plus; SAP, OneStream, etc.
Ability to synthesize large and complex data sets to build dynamic reporting templates and financial models
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with cross‑functional stakeholders.
High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

Nice To Haves

experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) preferred.
Experience with ERP and EPM Solutions a plus; SAP, OneStream, etc.

Responsibilities

Support the preparation, consolidation, and delivery of monthly management reporting, including P&L, cash flow, margin performance, and key operational KPIs.
Maintain standard reporting on a daily, weekly and monthly basis to enhance visibility into business performance.
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment of data across various reporting sources.
Streamline consolidation activities to reduce cycle time and improve reporting efficiency.
Partner in the development of Monthly, quarterly and Board level presentations; including standardized templates and content alignment
Support the end‑to‑end AOP and forecasting processes, including template design and implementation, timeline management, consolidation, and coordination across business units.
Ensure timely and accurate system submissions, provide guidance to stakeholders, and drive alignment to corporate targets.
Develop and deliver ad hoc analyses and reporting to support business needs, leadership requests, and strategic initiatives.
Provide insights that influence business decisions and highlight risks, opportunities, and performance drivers.
Identify opportunities to enhance reporting processes, improve data integrity, and reduce manual effort through automation and process improvement.