Senior Financial Analyst
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Posted on:
28-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 reconciliations 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
About Company
Avery Dennison is a materials science and manufacturing company specialized in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials. Our expertise and global scale enable us to deliver innovative, sustainable and intelligent solutions to customers all over ... View more
