Financial Analyst

Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

• 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!

The 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.

This role is responsible for providing analysis and support to the plant leadership teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting analysis of operational performance with a particular focus on standardized reporting, trend analysis and product profitability. In this highly visible role, the ideal candidate will partner with members of the Operations Team and directly impact and improve the financial performance of the plants.

• Support the annual operating plan process, working with Plant Managers and Accounting to build out material, labor, and overhead expense
• Gain in-depth knowledge of raw material cost trends, plant labor markets, and general cost drivers to improve product margins
• Coordinate with commercial finance and pricing teams to ensure pricing is adjusted accordingly (margin management)
• Coordinate with Plant Managers to understand material usage variances and support improvement efforts
• Maintain and enhance reporting and tools that highlight potential risks and opportunities
• Partner with accounting team during monthly close process to ensure variances are properly accounted for
• Support sales team during RFP processes

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related Business field. (Course work should include intermediate Accounting and Cost Accounting)
• At least 3+ years of experience * Manufacturing experience is a plus
• Clearly understand integrated financial systems and the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint)
• Good written and verbal communication skills and good interpersonal skills
• Proven analytical and financial skills, demonstrated strong economic thinking, and understanding of the Income Statement and Balance Sheet
• Excellent business partnership skills
• Must be flexible in a dynamic environment and have the ability to adjust priorities
• Assist in change management, processes improvement, and solving problems

Benefits

With 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 (including Telehealth options) 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 Engagement

At 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 Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

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