Associate Manager- Finance

Company Description

Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) is a global leader in pressure-sensitive and functional materials and labeling solutions for the retail apparel market. The company's applications and technologies are an integral part of products used in every major industry. With operations in more than 50 countries and more than 25,000 employees worldwide, Avery Dennison serves customers in the consumer packaging, graphical display, logistics, apparel, industrial and healthcare industries. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company reported sales of $6.1 billion in 2016. Learn more at www.averydennison.com

Job Description

• Manage closing, financial controls, compliance, forecasting, budgeting and process and project improvements.

• Prepaid/ Accrual/ Fixed Asset Accounting / Inter- Company Recharges/ Loans 

• P&L and BS Analysis and Variance Reporting, Bank Reconciliations

• Oversee the efficient operation and cost effectiveness of operating systems and programs. 

• Manage the planning and coordination of the preparation and distribution of financial management reports. 

• Ensure that all reports and disclosures comply with applicable regulations, professional standards, and organization policies.

• Ensure all tasks are assigned and performed on time. Prioritize time to focus on biggest issues. 

• Demonstrate and inspire integrity. Anticipate questions, issues and challenges from management, external audit, etc. Avoid financial surprises. Anticipate questions and challenges. Stay current with requirements. Keep management informed of any issues or gaps.

• Focus on complex planning issues around the Annual Operating Plan. Provide recommendations to management.

• Support planning for the Strategic Plan.

• Manage the preparation of all reports; analyze significant variances from planned or forecasted results and provide interpretative comments and recommendations to senior management. 

• Work closely with Business and Operations team to understand the business reasons for variances and drive action plan for the mitigation and achievement of financial deliverables. 

Qualifications

• Preferably CA/CWA/ CMA with >5 years of Experience 

• Excellent math and analytical skills.

• Excellent Excel/Google sheets, Macro skills and Business Modeling. Well conversant with MS Office. Experience in Hyperion is added advantage.

• Excellent oral, presentation and written communication skills.

• Manufacturing experience is preferable

• Excellent interpersonal skills

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