NA Ops Finance Manager

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 and mitigate loss, 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 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at

At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

• Health & wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment

• Paid parental leave

• 401K eligibility

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate

• Paid vacation and paid holidays

SUMMARY:

This role serves as a critical financial business partner to the North American Operations leadership team, providing strategic oversight, comprehensive analysis, and guidance to drive operational efficiency and profitability across multiple organizational sites.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As Finance Manager, the following responsibilities are essential for success:

• Manage the annual operating plan (AOP), quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes for the Operations function.

• Oversee the generation of Operations reporting to deliver actionable insights into performance, providing astute analysis of operating results, and identifying key trends, opportunities, and risks.

• Consolidate, analyze, and present monthly financial commentary on performance to senior management.

• Coordinate the Month End Flash process and assist in preparing the monthly/quarterly business reviews.

• Manage operational expense control by analyzing variances (actual versus budget/forecast) and identifying opportunities for effective cost reduction.

• Collaborate with operations leaders on Capital Expenditure (CapEx) proposals, including comprehensive justification, financial analysis, and tracking of project returns.

• Develop, implement, and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and operational scorecards.

• Drive continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.

• Ensure strict adherence to corporate financial policies, established procedures, and internal controls (e.g., SOX, Trade Compliance, External & Internal Audit).

• 
  Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

• 3-5 years in operations finance

• Experience in Financial Planning & Analysis – either at a Corporate, Divisional or Site level

• Proven ability collaborating with and supporting Operations leadership

• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and advanced Excel/Google Suite skills

• Superior communication skills and ability to articulate business results & opportunities

• Exceptional attention to detail and rigorous analytical ability

• Fundamental intellectual curiosity and ability to anticipate the next question

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks, prioritize, and re-prioritize workload (for self and direct reports) effectively to meet deadlines within dynamic business conditions

• Oracle/Oracle BI and consolidated financial system(s) experience preferred

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.

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