Senior Finance Analyst

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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 About the Role We are seeking an experienced and highly analytical Finance Analyst to join our growing Finance Department. This pivotal role requires a professional with a solid foundation in accounting and finance, ready to take on more complex responsibilities, contribute to critical financial analyses, and potentially mentor junior team members. The Finance Analyst will be instrumental in ensuring robust financial reporting, improving processes, and providing reliable financial data to support management decisions. Key Responsibilities: Assist the Finance Manager in overseeing and performing complex reconciliations of general ledger accounts, intercompany transactions, and financial statements to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies. Review and post the transactions processed by team members, ensuring adherence to the internal policies and accounting standards. Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and company policies. Assist in the preparation of management reports, dashboards, and financial presentations for manager/leadership. Identify opportunities to enhance and streamline existing finance processes, recommending and implementing improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy. Actively participate in strengthening internal controls, ensuring compliance with company policies and audit requirements. Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast, providing regular updates and highlighting areas of concern. Transforming complex financial data and analysis into clear, concise, and actionable reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management, and department heads. Identify and implement process improvements within the finance department. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. A professional certification or progress towards one is highly preferred. Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting roles (FP&A or audit experience is preferred). Strong working knowledge of financial software and Microsoft Excel or Google Sheet. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent verbal and written communication in English. Ability to work effectively both independently and as a collaborative team member. Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn new concepts and systems. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Knowledge of relevant financial regulations and accounting standards. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.