Junior Commercial Finance Analyst

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 Requestaccomodation@eu.averydennison.com.

Job Description

As Junior Commercial Finance Analyst you will be providing analytical support to financial processes and drive value to the business and manage risks. The Junior Commercial Finance Analyst supports the Commercial finance leaders to ensure objectives are met and supports the strategic, annual operating plan and forecast processes along with ad-hoc business projects. This role provides valuable experience and interaction with sales and marketing teams, offering excellent learning opportunities.

Activities may include, but are not limited to :

• Assist in reporting and analysis of commercial performance and profitability
• Support by providing accurate and timely information for month, quarter and year end close, as well as Forecasting processes
• Provide financial and business related analyses to assess the impact of various corporate projects and transactions
• For assigned projects; prepare details of work plan and schedule, complete detailed analysis, identify options, prepare reports for management
• Providing financial and analytical support to cross functional teams to support tactical and strategic business decisions
• Support development and implementation of standard reports in Cognos
• Participate in the initiatives related to: internal controls, ethics and values, OGSM, culture change

Qualifications

A 0-3 years experience in a medium to large size manufacturing company. Experience in a dynamic, multinational finance environment with proven ability to work with professionals of different cultural backgrounds, professions and levels.

Education:

Bachelor or Master degree in Business Economics

Essential:

• Strong math and analytical skills
• Talent for making complex topics easy to understand
• Proactive, independent self-starter mentality & able to meet strict deadlines
• Strong oral, presentation and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge of Google Workspace including Google sheets/slides (MS Office Excel)

Will be considered a plus:

• Experience and knowledge of financial systems (Hyperion, Oracle, Cognos)
• Some Knowledge of US GAAP and SoX guidelines
• Knowledge of lean/six sigma
• CPA/CMA

Additional Information

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!

Who we are! - Our Story:

Every voice. Every day! Eight Values. One Team!

Being open to every voice, every day, brings our value of diversity to life and makes Avery Dennison a vibrant and engaging place to be. We understand diversity and equal opportunities as enrichment for our future-oriented work. Across our diverse, global team, every voice makes us stronger. When we listen to and learn from each other, there is no limit to what we can achieve together. Each of us is unique, and we appreciate bringing together different personalities and talents.

Avery Dennison is an equal-opportunity employer. In the EMEA region, we have these Employee Resource Groups:

• EmpoWer - focusing on the engagement, mentoring, and promotion of women
• Mental Health - striving to provide a safe space for employees to discuss mental health issues in the workplace
• Unite - supporting the LGBTQI+ and ally community in the EMEA region

To find out more about all our employee resources groups globally as well as our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach, please go to our Diversity and Inclusion pages in the About Us section of our website: https://www.averydennison.com/en/home/about-us/diversity-and-inclusion.html

At Avery Dennison, we do what we love, and we love what we do - Just click here, and get to know us better: Life @ Avery Dennison (linkedin.com/company/avery-dennison/life/emea)