Finance Analyst

Company Description

Avery Dennison (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 thy 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 PROUD TO BE CERTIFIED GREAT PLACE TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA, CHINA, INDIA, JAPAN, SINGAPORE, MALAYSIA, THAILAND AND VIETNAM, AND RECOGNIZE AS ONE OF THE BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN ASIA IN GREATER CHINA AND VIETNAM.

Job Description

Month End Closing and Commercial Finance Leader:
• Perform Month end closing for the region including Sales recognition, Rebate/Discount management, etc.
• Act as key leader of Commercial Finance team in collaboration with Sales, Customer service, Shipping, Import & Export team to manage Sales and Order record accurately

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:
• Support 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 on market assessments and competitor analysis to predict market behavior
• Deep dive into pricing variance, Target costings, item level sales trends and identify opportunities for sales / margin improvement
• Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and presentations to FP&A Manager and other stakeholders.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Finance or related field. CIMA, CFA or CMA will be a plus
• 3+ years finance or related experience.
• Possess effective supervisory skills.
• 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, Google script, Power BI or similar data processing program as well as set up tables, queries, and reports in SQL, Power BI or similar database program.
• Oracle ERP and Oracle Analytic Cloud knowledge is a plus
• 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.