Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and manufacturing company specializing in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials. The company’s products, which are used in nearly every major industry, include pressure-sensitive materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and other bonding solutions for industrial, medical and retail applications; tags, labels and embellishments for apparel; and radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions serving retail apparel and other markets. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company employs approximately 30,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2017 were $6.6 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer.

● To support and assist in the closing process; to complete analysis, prepare journal entries and analyze information for accuracy and completeness; to input into the system.

● To do research and provide financial and business related analyses to assess the impact of various corporate projects and transactions.

● To conduct analyses and research in such areas as financial and expense performance, rate of return, depreciation, working capital and investment.

● To support and assist in the annual operation planning process; to coordinate preparation of cost center budgets; to input data into planning systems.

● To provide financial analysis and support in the AFE (Authorization for Expenditure) process and the strategic plan.

● To prepare forecasts and analyze trends in manufacturing, sales, finance, general business conditions and other related areas.

● For assigned projects, to prepare detail of work plan and schedule, complete detailed analysis and research, identify options, prepare reports for management and recommend action or change.

● To assist in preparing economic/financial research and analysis for use in the development of business strategies and tactics.

● Oversight of the monthly close process for the Norway site liaising closely with all relevant stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate monthly closes and monthly flash reporting for site.

● A degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or comparable education

● A minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial role

● Experience of working in industry

● Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

● Proficiently using computers and related software

● Fluency in English and Spanish is essential and a working knowledge of another European language an advantage

● Good business sense, strong analytical and problem solving skills

● Strong communication skills

● Leadership skills

General competencies:

● Listen attentively

● Optimize self-development

● Learns continuously

● Exercise insightful judgment

● Build organizational relationships

● Adapt productively

● Motivated to take new challenges

● Team oriented and supportive

● Setup, structure, lead and progress projects

● Good organization and attention to detail

Functional competencies:

● Financial Analysis

● Reporting

● Key metrics and financial calculations

● Statistics

● Simulations and scenarios

● Presentations

● Structuring data

Other technical competencies:

● Very good Google Suite and MS Office skills

● Very good spreadsheet modeling and analysis

● Process/Systems Analysis, Design and Improvement

● Knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle, Hyperion, HFM, BI Qlikview-QlikSense)

● US and ES GAAP & accounting