Director Financial Planning Analysis (Charlotte)

Company OverviewWhy Choose Us?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. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.Our Sustainability CommitmentThe Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.Job DescriptionPosition 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.Compensation:A reasonable estimate of the current range is $205,000 - $210,000 + bonus + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The benefits for this role include 401(k) plan with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation, and sick days, paid parental leave, paid holidays and wellness program.Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:Business Support and Performance Insight· 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 decksFinancial Planning & Forecasting· 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 decisionsProcess Improvement & Analytics· 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 initiativesCandidate 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.Preferred Attributes· 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*The range provided is based on cost of living/geography and what we believe is reasonable in the market at the time of posting. This role may be eligible for annual bonus and annual merit increase, as well as long term compensation. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors.#LI-TM1Company BenefitsWhat You'll Get From UsBenefitsWith safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.Community EngagementAt Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.Training and DevelopmentWe offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact View email address on apply.placed-app.com Pactiv EvergreenJob SummaryID: 2026-33750Category: Accounting/FinancePosition Type: Full TimePay Type: Salaried