Financial Analyst at Avery Dennison

Longford, Leinster, Ireland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Planning, Analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting, Data Analysis, KPI Analysis, Collaboration, Financial Reporting, Costing, Inventory Control, Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, Google Apps, Business Intelligence, Attention to Detail, Communication Skills

Industry

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

Description

Company Description About Avery Dennison 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]. We do not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. *We are unable to offer sponsorship or relocation for this role* *This role is subject to right-to-work checks as per local employment laws* Job Description Avery Dennison Medical is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our team. This role offers broad exposure across Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Manufacturing & Operations Finance. The analyst will act as a pivotal partner for various business teams to provide essential data, analysis, and insights, supporting key financial processes and contributing to strategic planning. Key Responsibilities - Your tasks Coordinate key financial cycles: Assist with the Strategic Plan, Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and quarterly forecasting processes. Analyze and report financial performance: Lead budgeting and forecasting for operational costs, analyze key KPIs, and report variances to plan. Provide business partnership: Serve as a proactive collaborator and key financial partner to the plant leadership team, Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams., offering interpretive and predictive financial information. Support operational finance: Monitor product margins, assist with pricing strategies, and provide financial justification for capital expenditure requests (CAPEX). Ensure accurate financial data: Support the annual standard costing process, inventory controls, and month-end/year-end closing activities. Drive process improvement: Proactively engage with site leadership on improvement projects, providing financial insights and accountability support, and identify automation/software solutions to enhance data management. Qualifications Your background and experience Education: Third-level qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline. Certification: Qualified or part-qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CPA) is required. Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment. Knowledge: Strong analytical skills and an understanding of US GAAP. Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Apps, Business Intelligence tools, and function-specific software. Core Competencies: Demonstrated ability to be a proactive and innovative collaborator, with excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills (oral, written, and presentation). Additional Information What we can offer: Flexible working hours Attractive salary package Structured learning and development / Mentoring program International environment Events like International Women’s Day, Earth Day, etc. A growing and welcoming team with a 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)

Responsibilities

The Financial Analyst will coordinate key financial cycles, assist with budgeting and forecasting, and provide business partnership to various teams. They will also support operational finance and drive process improvement initiatives.