FP&A Analyst

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.

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]. 

As an FP&A Analyst (central pan-European role based in the European HQ), your tasks will center on driving accurate financial planning, executing complex modeling, and ensuring data integrity across our financial systems.

Financial Planning & Forecasting:

• Own the development and maintenance of complex financial models (e.g., rolling forecast model, budget templates), primarily within Google Sheets and internal reporting tools.

• Support the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), quarterly forecasts, and rolling outlooks.

• Coordinate inputs with cross-functional Finance teams to ensure alignment and rigorous validation of all inputs and assumptions.

• Ensure timely and accurate load of plan and forecast data into HFM (Hyperion Financial Management), managing system integrity and reconciliation.

Weekly & Month-End Reporting:

• Deliver timely and accurate financial reports, variance analysis and insightful commentary on key performance drivers.

• Act as a key contributor to the financial sections of the Monthly Business Review (MBR) deck for senior management.

• Drive the foreign exchange (FX) hedging process by providing validated, exposure-based inputs to the Treasury team. 

Process Improvement & System Integrity:

• Contribute proactively to efficiency improvements in reporting, forecasting, and planning processes, with a focus on standardizing and optimizing templates and data flow between modeling tools and systems.

• Proactively leverage internal AI/Machine Learning tools to drive efficiency gains, automate routine data preparation, and extract deeper insights from financial data.

• Education: Bachelor and/or Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.

• Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge: Strong analytical & quantitative skills and a solid understanding of financial statements.

• Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets for complex, dynamic financial modeling (e.g., Pivot Tables, INDEX/MATCH, data validation).

• Core Competencies: Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accountability for data accuracy and system integrity. Demonstrated ability to be a proactive and innovative collaborator and coordinator across disparate teams, with excellent communication skills (oral & written).

We offer:

• Attractive salary package
• Workplace & work hours flexibility
• Structured learning and development / Mentoring program 
• International environment 
• Events such as International Women’s Day, Earth Day, etc. 
• A growing and welcoming team with good spirit!