Why Choose Us? 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. $175,000 to $185,000 yearly base salary plus bonus opportunity. Wellness rewards to fund your HRA or HSA Full Medical Benefit options starting the following month after hire. 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 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. Our Sustainability Commitment 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. How You'll Perform the Role The Director of Finance - Operations, acts as a key business partner to the BU Senior Leadership Team and plant leadership to provide strategic insights to drive cost efficiency, optimize capital investments, and align financial goals with operational strategy. Strategic financial leadership: Partner with operations leaders to develop and implement financial strategies that support business goals, identify cost-saving opportunities, and drive overall performance. Team leadership: Manage and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and cross-functional collaboration. Financial planning and analysis (FP&A): Provide margin analysis at customer and product levels that deliver insight and drives action. Lead efforts to drive accuracy of margin analysis. Support productivity efforts via collaboration with operations and strong engagement with the CapEx process including developing justification for investments and providing post investment return analysis. Lead efforts to assess business performance related to changes in selling prices relative to changes in raw material inputs. Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and month end analysis (i.e. EBITDA Bridges and variance analyses) for the operating unit. Performance reporting and insights: Prepare and present reports such as key performance indicators (KPIs) and other operational metrics that provide insight to all levels of leadership. Identify and highlight performance trends and variances so that actions can be taken to address. Process improvement, systems, and communication: Champion continuous improvement by enhancing financial processes, implementing best practices, and leveraging technology. Communicate results and educate team members by presenting financial information in a manner that is clear and understood by both finance and non-finance professionals. Help lead Novolex digital transformation activities by expanding the use of tools such as Power BI, OneStream, Hyperion, and AX Dynamics. Collaborate with IT to improve data integrity.

What We Need From You Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field with at least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting. Strong leadership and team management abilities, including coaching and developing talent. Strength in operational finance with effective collaboration and communication that drives insight, action and results. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to simplify complex data into actionable insights. Communication and presentation skills with experience influencing stakeholders across the organization. Decisiveness and decision-making skills that anticipate the needs of the stakeholders. Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel), Power BI, Microsoft AX Dynamics, HFM/Essbase, OneStream with demonstrated ability to learn new systems. High level of integrity, ethical conduct, and commitment to continuous improvement. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage competing priorities.

What You'll Get From Us 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. #LI-IE1 #LI-Remote