Senior Financial Analyst

Avery Dennison; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global company is seeking a Senior Analyst in Harrogate. This role involves supporting financial processes, preparing management reports, and ensuring compliance with financial standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, along with 5+ years of relevant experience and strong technical accounting skills. The company offers flexible work hours and a collaborative environment, emphasizing innovation and diversity.

Benefits

Work hours flexibility

International environment

Competitive total rewards

Qualifications

• 5+ years of finance or accounting experience, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with GL and reconciliations.
• Experience coordinating the work of others is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting and forecasting process for UK entities.
• Prepare management reports and variance analyses.
• Execute month end close activities including GL postings and adjustments.
• Assist with corporate reporting submissions ensuring quality standards are met.
• Support VAT compliance and statutory reporting requirements.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

Tools

MS Dynamics

Oracle

Job description

We are looking for a finance professional with strong technical accounting skills who enjoys being hands on with processes while also supporting analysis and reporting. The Senior Analyst will report to the Finance Manager responsible for the UK and Netherlands entities with primary focus on the UK. This person will take ownership of key accounting and reporting processes ensure accuracy of financial data and provide reliable support for planning and analysis. The role includes close interaction with the Shared Service Center (SSC) auditors and local teams with a balance of execution and review responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

FP&A & Business Partnering

• Support the budgeting and forecasting process for UK entities preparing reports and schedules as required by the Finance Manager.
• Prepare management reports and variance analyses to explain financial performance against budget and prior periods.
• Provide ad hoc analysis to support business decisions including working capital and cost monitoring.
• Assist with corporate reporting submissions (HFM) ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.

Controlling & Compliance

• Execute month end close activities including GL postings reconciliations accruals and adjustments in areas such as fixed assets inventory AR / AP and payroll.
• Review and validate SSC outputs escalating or correcting issues where needed.
• Maintain accurate fixed asset registers and track capital expenditures
• Perform reconcilations for key balance sheet and P&L accounts ensuring compliance with IFRS / US GAAP and company policies.
• Support VAT compliance and statutory reporting requirements liaising with external advisors where needed.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing requested documentation.
• Ensure strong internal controls are applied in all processes and suggest improvements where relevant.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or related field
• 46 years of finance or accounting experience preferably in a multinational or manufacturing / industrial environment
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and hands on experience with GL and reconciliations
• ERP experience required (MS Dynamics and Oracle preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables lookups reporting modeling)
• Good analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail
• Clear communication skills and ability to work with SSC and local teams effectively
• Some experience reviewing or coordinating the work of others is an advantage

Additional Information

We not only embrace change we drive it. We work hard push hard and take brave risks. Our culture is innovative and collaborative - where bold ideas turn into action. We grow strong talent through stretch opportunities only restricted by your interests. We are committed to workplace diversity both for employees and for the business. We are a force for good embedded in industries and communities worldwide. We are challenging ourselves and others to reach higher and think bigger to improve the quality of all life. Avery Dennison is a great place to work for everyone. We offer :

• Work hours flexibility
• International environment
• A growing team with good spirit
• Competitive total rewards

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in knowing more about our Diversity & Inclusion approach please go to

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Cognos,Forecasting,Hyperion,Financial Concepts,Pivot tables,Accounting,Analysis Skills,Microsoft Excel,Financial Analysis,Financial Modeling,Budgeting,Financial Planning

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1