Financial Analyst

In this role, you will provide financial planning and analysis support to Solution's Group (Apparel), a $280 Million manufacturing/ sourcing division of Avery Dennison.  You will provide support for the annual operating plans (AOP) and forecast processes with regular reporting and ad-hoc analysis. Ensure timely communication to the group and corporate FP&A teams. Report financial performance and provide an explanation for deviations to plan, prior year and most recent outlook. Build standard and ad-hoc reporting and analysis to support management business decisions. Provide analysis on high value segments (HVS)

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Coordinate month / quarter-end closing activities with member sites of the region
• Conduct analyses and research in such areas as financial and expense performance, Capex, working capital and Free Cash Flow.
• Conduct High-Value Segment profitability analysis for the region 
• Collect data from member sites of the region. Consolidate and analyze data
• Build/ maintain user-friendly templates for data collection from member sites of the region
• Consolidating annual operating plan / forecasting and R&O (risk & opportunities) processes for the division

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Finance or related field and/or full qualification in CIMA/ ACCA
• Proven prior experience, preferably in FP&A role.

Functional Competencies

• Financial Analysis
• Reporting
• Annual Operating Plans
• Capital Project Evaluation 

Other Technical Competencies

• Computer skills ( Excel, Access & Google Suite)
• Knowledge of information systems: tools, structures and data (HFM, Oracle / APEX)
• General understanding of Micro and Macroeconomics  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. If you require accommodations to view or apply for a job, alternative methods are available to submit an application. Please contact [email protected] to discuss reasonable accommodations.