ABOUT AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION

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 more than 36,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2021 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

SUMMARY: 

Manages major aspects of the corporation’s internal and external financial reporting process. Lead Finance process for Monthly and Quarterly Forecasting, Annual Budgeting and Long term planning. Business Partner to drive Revenue and EBIT goals. May manage professional staff. 

REPRESENTATIVE ACTIVITIES: 

Activities and duties will vary dependent upon functional area assigned.  Activities may include, but are not limited to:

Operations

• Manage closing, financial controls, compliance, forecasting, budgeting and process and project improvements.
• Oversee the efficient operation and cost effectiveness of operating systems and programs. 
• Manage the planning and coordination of the preparation and distribution of financial management reports. 
• Ensure that all reports and disclosures comply with applicable regulations, professional standards, and organization policies.
• Ensure all tasks are assigned and performed on time. Prioritize time to focus on biggest issues. 
• Demonstrate and inspire integrity. Anticipate questions, issues and challenges from management, external audit, etc
• Perform cost accumulation tasks.
• Accumulate and apply overhead cost as required by generally accepted accounting principles.
• Avoid financial surprises.  Anticipate questions and challenges. Stay current with requirements. Keep management informed of any issues or gaps.
• Focus on complex planning issues around the Annual Operating Plan.  Provide recommendations to management.
• Partner Capex Management & drive Business modeling for CAPEX projects, Analyze various options and assist management in decision making. Assist in the preparation of the AFE (Authorization for Expenditure) with other functions.  Ensure final analysis is complete and accurate.
• Lead planning for the Strategic Plan.  
• Partner with Ops/SCM/Indirect procurement team with financial analysis to help achieve savings through different sources.
• Monitor or conduct ongoing analysis of potential and current investments, acquisitions, divestitures, and other investments.
• Manage the preparation of all reports related to new business opportunities; analyze significant variances from planned or forecasted results and provide interpretative comments and recommendations to senior management. 
• Analyze product pricing to determine profitability; recommend adjustments.
• Work closely with Business and Operations team to understand the business reasons for variances and drive action plan for the mitigation and achievement of financial deliverables. 

Employee Development & Management

• Model and promote the Corporation’s Code of Business Ethics and Values.
• Act as a team role model and change-agent.
• Coordinate team efforts, create and manage a regional strategy.

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Finance or related field.
• Cost accountant/Chartered Accountant.
• 5 to 7  years finance or related experience.
• Excellent math and analytical skills.  
• Excellent Excel, Macro skills and Business Modeling. Well conversant with MS Office. Experience in Hyperion is an added advantage.
• Conversant with applicable Tax, Laws and Industry knowledge. 
• Excellent oral, presentation and written communication skills.
• Finance Black Belt:  Ideally has Green Belt and finance/accounting specific certifications depending upon expertise (CIA, Tax, SCM)
• Must have a valid Passport.
• Open for flexible Shifts.
• Open for Travel at least on15 days in a Qtr outside/within India.
• Manufacturing experience is must

AVERY DENNISON IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER