Who we are For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes. Our Vision Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment. Our Business Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals. Our Value Reworld differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world. All that we’re missing is you. Apply today! About the role Location: Chicago, IL A director of financial planning and analysis (FP&A) focuses on the organization’s financial planning, forecasting and analysis activities. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in accounting and finance, with significant experience in a management role. Advanced degrees such as an MBA and certifications like the CPA or CMA are preferred. This role requires advanced strategic thinking and communication skills, as the director of FP&A often collaborates closely with senior leadership. This position will not only manage and oversee preparation of monthly forecasts, annual budgets, long term plans and related variance analyses, but also will provide financial consulting and strategic support to senior management including preparation of financial presentations, capital investment decision analysis, performing industry/peer group comparisons, and special projects. Responsibilities: Drive the annual budget and monthly forecast process, the overall financial planning process, provide recommendations and analysis to support decision making and strategic planning. Manage the preparation of monthly financial reports. Direct all aspects of strategic plan, budget, reports, and financial processes. Streamline month end close process to align actual results with forecasting and budgeting and increase accuracy of budgeting and forecasting. Build financial models to provide analyses and projection of business profitability and operational efficiency. Standardize, validate data, and develop reports and maximize automation - e.g. Price, Volume, Mix, margin analysis. Partner with senior leaders and finance teams to support/drive new business decisions (across the organization). Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses and capital expenditures. Analyze monthly financials in tandem with the Financial Controllers with focus on the operations. Required: Bachelor’s degree required and MBA and/or CPA preferred. Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience. M&A experience is a plus. Strong experience in FP&A roles. PeopleSoft, NetSuite or similar ERP experience. Proficient with Excel and PowerPoint. Oracle Smart View experience is a plus. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently with attention to detail and accuracy. Supervisory experience. Proven track record for driving process efficiencies and problem solving. Our DEI Commitment Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law. Know Your Rights (Click to view poster) Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by going to Reworldwaste.com and clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ button. Under Inquires, select ‘Careers’ in the Interest field, fill out all required fields including your message. In the message section, please note this is a ‘Job Application Accommodation Request’. Reworld™, formerly known as Covanta, is a leader in sustainable waste solutions and is dedicated to transforming waste into valuable resources through innovative technologies. With a comprehensive portfolio of solutions designed to address the most complex challenges of waste management, Reworld™ is committed to achieving carbon-negative outcomes and supporting partners on their sustainability journey. Others see waste. We see potential. Led by the promise of what’s possible, we partner with businesses and communities to reimagine what waste can do. Together, we transform refuse into a resource, steadfast in our determination to go beyond net zero, for the good of our people, our communities, and the planet we all depend on. Rooted in communities, with support across North America Our expansive geographical footprint gives us the large-scale resources to effectively support both our customers and the communities in which we live and work. Working together to find the beginning at every endpoint Ours is a diverse group, with a wide range of skills and expertise. We are passionate about our mission to do more and to do better through innovative value creation. No matter where we come from, we’re here to put our efforts toward building a smarter, more sustainable world. Dedicated to redefining what’s possible with waste When you work with us, you’ll find a hard-working team of collaborators united by our passion for protecting people, the planet, and the promise of a more sustainable future. For more information: Visit https://www.reworldwaste.com/