Novolex · 2 days ago
Director Financial Planning Analysis
Lake Forest, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $200K/yr
8+ years expNovolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that serves multiple industries. The Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) will partner across the enterprise to drive financial clarity and operational alignment, supporting executive-level stakeholders and enhancing financial processes.
ManufacturingPackaging ServicesPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
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!
Company
Novolex
Novolex is a packaging and food services company that serves customers in retail, grocery service, institutional, and industrial markets.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-02-14Acquired
Leadership Team
Stanley Bikulege
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Dennis Norman
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-07
Precedence Research
2025-12-05
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