Finance Analyst

Company Description

About Avery Dennison

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2023 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer.
Please let us know if we can support you with reasonable accommodations throughout the application process by contacting our team via [email protected]. 

Job Description

In this role, you will provide financial planning and analysis support to Solution's Group (Apparel) EMEA region, a $280 Million manufacturing/ sourcing division of Avery Dennison. You will provide support for the annual operating plans (AOP) and forecast processes with regular reporting and ad-hoc analysis. Ensure timely communication to the group and corporate FP&A teams. Report financial performance and provide an explanation for deviations to plan, prior year and most recent outlook. Build standard and ad-hoc reporting and analysis to support management business decisions. Provide analysis on high value segments (HVS)

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Coordinate month / quarter-end closing activities with member sites of the region

• Conduct analyses and research in such areas as financial and expense performance, Capex, working capital and Free Cash Flow.

• Conduct High-Value Segment profitability analysis for the region 

• Collect data from member sites of the region. Consolidate and analyze data

• Build/ maintain user-friendly templates for data collection from member sites of the region

• Consolidating annual operating plan / forecasting and R&O (risk & opportunities) processes for the division

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Finance or related field and/or full qualification in CIMA/ ACCA
• Proven prior experience, preferably in FP&A role.

Functional Competencies

• Financial Analysis
• Reporting
• Annual Operating Plans
• Capital Project Evaluation 

Other Technical Competencies

• Computer skills ( Excel, Access & Google Suite)
• Knowledge on information systems: tools, structures and data (HFM, Oracle / APEX)
• General understanding of Micro and Macroeconomics
• Fluent in English

Additional Information

AVERY DENNISON IS EVERYWHERE YOU LOOK:
We not only embrace change… we drive it. We work hard, push hard, and take brave risks. Our culture is innovative and collaborative - where bold ideas turn into action. We grow strong talent through stretch opportunities only restricted by your interests. We are committed to workplace diversity, both for employees and for the business. We are a force for good, embedded in industries and communities worldwide. We are challenging ourselves and others to reach higher and think bigger to improve the quality of all life. Avery Dennison is a great place to work for everyone. We offer: 

• Workplace Flexibility 
• Structured learning and development 
• Mentoring program 
• Competitive total rewards

We look forward to receiving your application.

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