Financial Analyst, Commercial

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.

This is a hybrid position.

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  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.

• Serves as the key liaison between the Commercial team and the Finance organization enabled by enriched Business Partnering relationships, metric tracking and reporting key sales objectives and targets
• Support the commercial planning and financial forecasting/budgeting processes by developing detailed, forward-looking (18-month horizon) channel-level forecasts by customer and profit center, incorporating variability in gross price, trade allowances, and material/conversion costs. Present insights to Business Unit and Channel leadership.
• Provide senior management with actionable, predictive financial insights and data to support strategic business decision-making
• Responsible for monthly analysis, including detailed variance analysis of standard gross margin
• Drive integration of the Commercial Finance function into Novolex's digital transformation strategy by expanding the use of tools such as OneStream, Power BI, and Tableau.
• Manage the annual rebate program process, coordinating with regional sales managers to understand, analyze and recommend programs that will aid in Novolex's growth (& coordinates proper validation of distributor rebate payments)
• Develop and maintain a forward-looking customer profitability model that consolidates data from multiple systems to project 12-month profitability and analyze the impact of potential rebate structures and other incentives.
• Collaborate with IT to improve data integrity
• Coordinate monthly Sales Incentive Plan (SIP) tracking
• Drive corporate initiatives to field sales

Qualifications:

• BA/BS required with emphasis in finance or accounting (MBA/CPA preferred)
• 2 to 4+ years of experience in a financial analytical role with specific experience in Gross-to-Net accounting and analysis. Public accounting experience preferred.
• In-depth understanding of income statement analysis
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision making skills with an ability to anticipate the needs of the stakeholders and take quick action to satisfy
• Experience collaborating and working successfully with stakeholders and teams, with particular ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Strong computer literacy, including familiarity with database development and reporting tools, proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel); SAP & HFM/Essbase experience preferred
• Experience with digital tools such as Tableau, Robotic Process Automation and Data Management are preferred

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.