Director, FP&A

at Cole-Parmer in Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Title: Director, FP&A 

Reports To: Vice President, FP&A

Location: Vernon Hills, IL

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary:

This role will support our continued growth and value creation across our life sciences, diagnostics, and environmental testing businesses. This is a critical role within the finance team, responsible for leading company-wide financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance analytics. The Director will collaborate closely with senior leaders across the organization to deliver financial insights that guide decision-making, optimize performance, and support strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and consolidation of monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts and budgets across business units
• Manage the preparation of monthly operating decks with key financial metrics, trends, and performance insights for executive review
• Oversee financial consolidations to ensure timely and accurate reporting of company-wide performance
• Prepare recurring reports and analysis for lenders and rating agencies, ensuring consistency and clarity of financial messaging
• Deliver actionable financial analysis to support decision-making across departments
• Develop and maintain robust financial models and tools to support scenario planning, variance analysis, and forecasting accuracy
• Identify and communicate key business drivers and performance trends to senior leadership
• Partner with the accounting team to ensure alignment between actuals and forecasts, and to support the monthly close process
• Continuously improve planning and reporting processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and transparency

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field required
• MBA or advanced degree preferred

Experience:

• 10–15 years of progressive finance experience, including at least 3–5 years in FP&A or similar analytical leadership role
• Experience with financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, Adaptive Insights, Power BI) preferred

Qualifications:

• Proven success in a dynamic, fast-paced environment; experience in life sciences, manufacturing, or industrial sectors strongly preferred
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, lookups, scenario modeling, etc.)
• Solid understanding of corporate finance principles, budgeting, forecasting, and financial statement analysis
• Track record of working effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
• Strong business acumen and communication skills; ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Proficient in standard computer applications, with excellent skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint and Access. Must be able to obtain, manipulate and analyze data and effectively compile them and present them into reports or presentations.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, efficiently works under pressure, within deadlines or other essential time constraints.
• Strong work ethic and an ability to excel within a rapidly changing and growing organization.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary Range: $150k-$200k, depending on location, experience, and qualifications.
• Annual-Incentive Plan (AIP)
• Benefits coverage begins day 1, 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.