Finance Analyst

Avery Dennison; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 90,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial & Health Benefits

Home Office opportunities

Learning & Development programs

Free parking & workplace amenities

Job summary

Avery Dennison in Wroclaw, Poland, seeks a Financial Analyst to support the Finance Manager with costing, reporting, and analysis across local and European operations. The role combines month-end execution with data-driven insights for operational decision-making.

The candidate will contribute to cost control, profitability analysis, and compliance under US GAAP and Local GAAP, with opportunities for development and cross-country collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years in accounting, controlling, or financial analysis, ideally in manufacturing.
• Fluency in Polish and English; knowledge of French or German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standard product costing and cost allocations; support variance analysis with operations teams.
• Monitor product and customer profitability; assist in pricing and margin analysis; load data into HFM or similar tools.
• Support month-end close under US GAAP and Local GAAP; perform GL postings and reconciliations.
• Assist with local statutory compliance, audit preparation, and tax reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and rolling projections; assist with basic financial modeling.

Skills

Product costing

Inventory accounting

ERP systems

Excel

Data analysis

Polish & English

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting

CIMA/ACCA in progress

Tools

MS Dynamics

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Job Description

About the role

The Financial Analyst supports the Finance Manager and broader finance team with daily financial controlling, product costing, accounting accuracy, and routine financial reporting across the local site in Poland, while providing analytical support for operations in France and Germany. Combining hands‑on execution of month‑end reconciliations with data analysis to support operational decision‑making, this position offers an ideal opportunity to build a strong foundation in manufacturing accounting, costing, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement at our Wrocław site.

• Product Costing & Operational Analysis: Assist in maintaining standard product costing, cost allocations, and inventory valuations in accordance with company policies, while supporting variance analysis (Purchase Price Variance, Material Usage Variance, Labor & Overhead efficiencies) and collaborating with operational teams to track key drivers.
• Profitability & Reporting: Assist in monitoring product and customer profitability, contributing to baseline pricing and margin analysis, and helping load and reconcile financial data into corporate reporting tools (e.g., HFM).
• Month-End Close & Compliance: Support the Finance Manager in executing the month‑end close process under US GAAP and Local GAAP, performing General Ledger postings, routine balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, fixed asset accounting, and intercompany settlements.
• Audit & Statutory Support: Help gather documentation for local statutory compliance, statutory audit preparation, and local tax reporting alongside external advisors.
• Planning & Business Support: Assist with data collection and entry for annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and rolling projection processes, supporting basic financial modeling for local business cases, CAPEX requests, and cost‑saving initiatives.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline (pursuing professional qualifications such as CIMA or ACCA is a plus).
• 3+ years of experience in accounting, controlling, or financial analysis, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Fluency in Polish and English (written and spoken) is required; knowledge of French or German is a plus.

Skills you need to succeed

• Foundational understanding of product costing, inventory accounting, and general accounting principles (Local GAAP, IFRS, or US GAAP), combined with proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, core formulas, data management) and exposure to ERP systems (e.g., MS Dynamics, Oracle, SAP) or corporate reporting tools (e.g., HFM).
• Strong attention to detail, eager to learn, proactive problem‑solving mindset, and good communication skills to collaborate effectively across departments (Operations, Supply Chain, Shared Service Centers).

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Financial & Health Benefits: Benefit from medical care, co‑financing for sports activities. Enjoy shopping vouchers.
• Work-Life Balance: Take advantage of Home Office opportunities.
• Continuous Development: Access Avery Dennison Learning & Development programs to support your career growth.
• On-site & Community: Utilize free parking, enjoy free coffee/tea at the workplace, and participate in Annual Summer and Christmas events, including volunteer activities.

Why join Avery Dennison

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.

Our Wroclaw location, founded in 2007, is a collaborative and dynamic environment that supports our Thermopatch Polska division and employs approximately 70 talented individuals. Here, we produce transfers and emblems for the Apparel sector, serving world‑class brands. Key functions at this site include CS, Graphics, Administration, Production, QC, Expedition, Plotter Department, and Sales, offering diverse career paths and opportunities for growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. 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 any other protected status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability, please contact us to request an accommodation at [e-mail]. In the EMEA region, we foster an inclusive culture through active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) like Elevate, Unite, and our Mental Health group. Please visit our DE&I page to learn more about our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach.

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Salary Range

Salary Range: 89,880 - 143,808 PLN