Assistant Manager Finance- RFL (S. Asia, ASEAN & ANZ)

Company Description

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 approximately 30,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2020 were $7.0 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com. 

Job Description

REPRESENTATIVE ACTIVITIES:  Activities and duties will vary depending upon the functional area assigned.  Activities may include, but are not limited to:

Operations

• Manage closing, financial controls, compliance, forecasting, budgeting and process/project improvements, prepare and distribute financial management reports. Ensure all tasks are assigned and performed on time.

• Partner with Commercial, Marketing, Business development and Supply Chain teams to drive organization revenue and margin goals. 

• Demonstrate and inspire integrity. Anticipate questions, issues and challenges from management, external audit, etc. Avoid financial surprises.  Anticipate questions and challenges. Stay current with requirements. Keep management informed of any issues or gaps. SOP enhancement and issues follow up.

• Focus on complex planning issues around the Annual Operating Plan. Provide recommendations to management. Lead planning for the Strategic Plan.  

• Monitor or conduct ongoing analyses 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. 

• Track the prices and analyze product pricing to determine profitability; recommend adjustments.

• Work closely with the Business and Operations team to understand the business reasons for variances and drive action plans for the mitigation and achievement of financial deliverables.

• Oversee the efficient operation and cost effectiveness of operating systems and programs, and support demand forecasts.

• Support new ERP system go-live and BI tools application, and issues resolved.

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Finance or related field.

• Chartered Accountant.

• 3+ years finance or related experience.

• Excellent math and analytical skills.

• Excellent Excel, Macro skills and Business Modeling. Well conversant with MS Office. Experiences in Oracle and Hyperion are added advantages.

• Conversant with applicable Tax, Laws and Industry knowledge. 

• Excellent oral, presentation and written communication skills.

• Manufacturing experience is preferred

Additional Information

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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