Financial Analyst, Commercial

Avery Dennison; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Dennison Corporation is seeking a Financial Analyst, Commercial to join the Performance Tapes North America team. You will deliver critical financial analysis, planning, and reporting, partnering with Sales and Marketing to align with strategic goals.

You will drive profitability through predictive analytics, support budgeting and forecasting, and enhance reporting with BI tools like Google Data Studio and Looker Studio. Strong communication with stakeholders at all levels is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 2+ years of progressive finance/FP&A experience.
• Strong business acumen and data-driven problem-solving.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills for non-financial stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Google Suite, Excel, and ERP/BI systems (Google Data Studio, MfgPro, Oracle, Cognos).
• Advanced financial modeling skills and ability to synthesize data into actionable analyses.

Responsibilities

• Deliver predictive financial analysis to Sales and Marketing leadership to drive revenue growth and profitability.
• Ensure timely monthly reporting for all Commercial activities with SOX compliance and internal controls.
• Support AOP preparation, forecasting, business cases, and ad-hoc financial modeling.
• Assist development and adoption of Google Data Studio/Looker Studio dashboards for sales reporting.
• Guide stakeholders on data governance, metrics selection, and data-driven decision-making.

Skills

Business acumen

Critical thinking

Communication

Analytical modeling

Execution & organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

Google Data Studio

Looker Studio

Excel

ERP/BI systems

MfgPro

Oracle

Cognos

Job 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 nearly 60 countries. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

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

Job Description

As a key member of the Commercial Finance team, the Financial Analyst, Commercial delivers critical financial analysis, planning, and reporting to support Performance Tapes North America. Partnering closely with Sales and Marketing stakeholders, the Financial Analyst, Commercial drives performance tracking against strategic goals while utilizing BI tools to automate processes, remove inefficiencies, and elevate analytical capability across the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Insights & Profitability: Deliver predictive financial analysis to Sales and Marketing leadership, surfacing actionable insights that drive revenue growth and maximize profitability.
• Reporting & Compliance: Ensure timely, accurate monthly reporting for all Commercial activities while maintaining strict SOX compliance and robust internal controls.
• AOP & Forecasting Support: Support the Commercial Finance Team and Sales & Marketing by assisting with Annual Operating Plan (AOP) preparation, routine forecasting, business cases, and ad-hoc financial modeling.
• BI & Dashboard Optimization: Assist the development and business adoption of Google Data Studio/Looker Studio and interactive sales dashboards to automate and streamline reporting.
• Data Leadership: Guide key stakeholders on data governance, metrics selection, and analytical best practices to enable data-driven business decisions.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience: 2+ years of progressive finance/FP&A experience.
• Problem Solving Skills: Exceptional business acumen and critical thinking skills for effective, data-driven problem-solving.
• Communication: Outstanding communication and presentation skills, capable of translating complex financial data for non-financial stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong technical command of Google Suite, Excel, and ERP/BI systems (Google Data Studio, MfgPro, Oracle, Cognos).
• Analytical Modeling: Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and the ability to clearly synthesize complex datasets into comprehensive, actionable analyses.
• Execution & Organization: High degree of detail orientation and accuracy, combined with strong follow-up skills, proactive initiative, and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.

Additional Information

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position is $66,375 to $99,120/ year. 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.

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.

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Pre-employment Screening Notice

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment, Avery Dennison requires all final candidates to successfully complete a comprehensive background check and a drug screening. These checks are conducted post-offer and are a condition of employment. All results will be considered in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.