Plant Analyst

Avery Dennison; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Life Insurance

Cash Health Plan

Pension

Bonus

Free parking

Flexible working

Job summary

Avery Dennison in Cramlington is seeking a Finance Analyst to provide analytical financial support to the Supply Chain & Operations team at the plant. You will help maintain robust budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes, and support cost control initiatives on-site with a potential hybrid work arrangement.

The role requires 1–3 years post-qualification experience in manufacturing or similar industries, advanced Excel, and a professional accounting qualification (CIMA/ICAEW).

Qualifications

• Degree level with professional accountancy qualification (CIMA or ICAEW).
• 1–3 years post-qualification experience in industry or blue-chip firm.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong data analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical financial support and analysis for Plant Productivity, drive loss reporting and variance investigation.
• Support Annual Operating Plan (AOP) for MOE, losses, S,G&A and quarterly forecasts.
• Complete month-end processes including losses, inventory adjustments, and tracking savings.
• Maintain financial controls and SOX compliance as Process Owner for Inventory Controls; monitor cycle count accuracy.
• Assist Plant Controller with process improvements in operations finance and BI initiatives.
• Collaborate with SSC/Accenture on finance projects.

Skills

Excel

Google Sheets

Communication

Time management

Organisational skills

Can do attitude

Education

Degree in accounting/finance

CIMA/ICAEW qualification

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

To provide analytical financial support to the Supply Chain & Operations in the Cramlington plant to ensure local finance and operational objectives are met and to support the Plant Controller in maintaining robust budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes to maintain cost control., This is a on-site position with hybrid work arrangement possibility

• Provide analytical financial support and analysis for the Plant Productivity stream, drive loss reporting, investigate variances, and assist with inventory management and capital reporting.
• Support the completion of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) process for Cramlington for MOE, losses, and S,G&A, as well as the delivery of quarterly forecasts.
• Complete month-end reporting processes, including accounting for losses and inventory adjustments, tracking savings, managing manpower reporting, and handling bonus accruals.
• Maintain strict financial controls, ensuring SOX compliance as the Process Owner for Inventory Controls while monitoring and reporting cycle count accuracy.
• Support the Plant Controller in identifying and implementing process improvements in operations finance, collaborating with the SSC/Accenture, and supporting key BI and continuous improvement initiatives. Educated to degree level with a professional accountancy qualification (CIMA, ICAEW).
• 1-3 years post-qualification experience in industry (preferably manufacturing) or a blue-chip accounting firm.
• Advanced user of Excel and Google Sheets with the ability to work in a fast-paced Finance environment within a multinational organisation.

Skills you need to succeed:

• Excellent communication, time management, and organisational skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships across the plant.
• Dynamic, proactive, detail-conscious, and results-driven with a persuasive, assertive, and positive "can do" attitude.

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com. At Avery Dennison, we work with the biggest brands in the FMCG, apparel, automotive, and pharma industries. Our Cramlington location, founded in 1969, is a collaborative and dynamic environment that supports our Materials Group - EMENA division and employs approximately 230 talented individuals. Key functions at this site include Manufacturing and Operations, Quality, Enterprise Lean Sigma, Maintenance, Research and Development, HR, Finance, Marketing, Customer Service, EHS and IT, offering diverse career paths and opportunities for growth.

Here’s a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect:

• Health & Financial Security: Enjoy Health and Life Insurance, a Cash Health Plan, Pension, and a Bonus. Benefits include a subsidized canteen, access to a discount site, free parking, free electric charging points, and free annual flu vaccinations and visual eye test vouchers.
• Time Off & Flexibility: Benefit from 25 vacation days, plus statutory bank holidays, Parental leave and family-friendly policies, and flexible working arrangements.
• Well-being & Continuous Development: Access an Employee Assistance Program, our comprehensive Wellbeing Policy, and Development Discussions for career growth. Join our Active Sports & Social Club and enjoy annual summer and Christmas events.
• Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in volunteer activities to support Non-Profit Organizations.