Financial Analyst - Americas

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving 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 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Analyzes financial status by collecting, monitoring, and studying data; recommending actions.

1. Key responsibilities

- Financial Planning and Analysis:

• Lead the financial planning and analysis process, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.

• Collaborate with business leaders to develop financial models, evaluate business performance, and provide insights for decision-making.

• Monitor and analyze key financial metrics, identify trends, and highlight areas of risk or opportunity.

• Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to support strategic initiatives and evaluate investment opportunities.

• Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and presentations to senior management and other stakeholders.

- Budget Management:

• Oversee the budgeting process, working closely with department heads to develop accurate and achievable budgets.

• Monitor budget performance, analyze variances, and provide recommendations to enhance financial performance.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to track and control expenses, identify cost-saving opportunities, and optimize resource allocation.

• Develop and implement budgeting policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure consistency and efficiency across the organization.

-Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare timely and accurate financial reports, including monthly/quarterly management reports, financial statements, and ad hoc analyses as required.

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

• Provide insights and recommendations based on financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal financial policies.

- Business Partnership:

• Act as a trusted finance partner to business leaders, providing financial guidance, insights, and support.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop financial strategies and drive initiatives to achieve financial goals.

• Assist in evaluating business cases for new projects, product launches, and other investments.

• Foster effective communication and collaboration between finance and other departments to align financial objectives with operational activities.

- Team Management and Development:

• Lead and manage a team of finance professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and development opportunities.

• Set performance objectives, conduct performance reviews, and provide ongoing feedback to support professional growth.

• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment, promoting knowledge sharing and best practices.

2. Management support:

• Support FP&A Manager in executing the Best Practices sharing program to develop sites FP&A team.

• Support FP&A Manager in providing training where needed.

• Act as a team role model and change-agent.

• Positively give direction and support site FP&A teams to partner together to achieve individual and business goals.

• Coordinate team efforts, create and manage a regional strategy and team operating plan.

3. Safety and environment:

• Follow safety and environment policy; be aware to raise safety and hygiene standards on your area.

• Completion 5S audit at the place as policy

• Do “Near Miss” audit as requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Finance or related field. CIMA, CFA or CMA will be a plus

• 5+ years finance or related experience.

• Skilled in proficiently using computers and related software in performing financial job tasks, specifically setting up spreadsheet formulas, linking spreadsheets, extracting data, developing graphs. 

• Ability to design, develop, and maintain tables, formulas, graphs, and macros in Excel, Googlescript, Power BI or similar word processing programs as well as set up tables, queries, and reports in SQL, Power BI or similar database programs. 

• Knowledge of research methodologies. Ability to conduct research, prepare comprehensive reports and present complex financial and statistical information in a clear and succinct fashion. 

• Skill in communicating complex ideas effectively, both orally and in writing, and making presentations to large groups. Ability to work well with all levels of management and employees. 

• Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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