Company Description

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.

Job Description

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

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

Additional Information

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.