• Director, FP&A

    Cole-Parmer (Vernon Hills, IL)


    Job Title: Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

     

    Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

     

    FLSA Status: Exempt

    Position Summary:

    The Director, FP&A is responsible for driving financial planning, management reporting, and corporate analytics. This role partners across the organization to understand business drivers and translate them into budgets, forecasts, and insights that guide critical strategic decisions. A key focus will be enabling leaders to leverage analysis to identify growth levers, such as volume, pricing, and profitability. The Director will also play a central role in the company’s acquisition activities, from due diligence through integration and synergy realization, ensuring that financial insights support sustainable growth.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Lead the FP&A team, ensuring accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis.

    + Partner with business unit leaders to understand performance drivers, evaluate opportunities, and guide resource allocation to achieve growth and profitability goals.

    + Manage the company’s financial forecast model, providing visibility into performance trends and identifying areas for improvement.

    + Direct the annual budgeting process, collaborating with functional and regional leaders to align plans with company strategy.

    + Deliver monthly and quarterly reporting packages with variance analysis, key metrics, and business insights for executive leadership and the Board.

    + Support M&A integration efforts, focusing on financial modeling, performance tracking, and synergy realization.

    + Build and maintain financial models to evaluate strategic initiatives, pricing strategies, and new business opportunities.

    + Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, tools, and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

    + Partner with Accounting to ensure alignment on financial results, reporting timelines, and accuracy.

    + Serve as a strategic advisor to the CFO and executive leadership, providing data-driven recommendations to support decision-making.

    + Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing FP&A team focused on excellence, collaboration, and growth.

    + Perform other related duties as assigned.

    Education:

    + Bachelor’s Degree from accredited higher learning institution, preferably in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

    Experience:

    + 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.

    + Demonstrated success supporting operational and strategic decision-making in a manufacturing, distribution, or high-growth environment.

    + Experience with M&A financial modeling and post-acquisition integration a plus.

    Qualifications:

    + Proven expertise in FP&A, reporting, and analytics.

    + Strong background in financial modeling, mergers & acquisitions, and advanced analytical skills.

    + Deep experience in budgeting, forecasting, and delivering value-added financial insights.

    + Ability to tackle complex finance issues and shape business strategy.

    + Exceptional written, verbal, and organizational skills.

    + Advanced Excel capabilities (including vlookup, pivot tables) and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint.

    + Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear, concise analysis.

    + Strong sense of urgency, with the ability to operate strategically and tactically.

    + Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

    + Experience building new financial models and enhancing existing ones.

    + Proven success communicating results and recommendations to senior management.

    + Ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

    + Flexibility to thrive in a rapidly growing organization while managing competing initiatives.

    Compensation & Benefits:

    + Salary Range: $150,000-$190,000, depending on location, experience, and qualifications.

    + Benefits coverage begins day one, including the following:

    + Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

    + Disability Insurance

    + Life Insurance

    + 401(k) company match

    + Paid Time Off (15 days annually)

    + Paid Holiday time (10 company-designated days)

    + Tuition Assistance

    + Additional benefits available with company package

     

    This position has not been approved for Relocation Assistance.

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

     

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities associated with it.