Sr. Finance Manager, FP&A & Operations

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 more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at .

SUMMARY:

As a key member of the MG-NA finance team, the Sr. Finance Manager FP&A & Operations is responsible for providing management with analysis and information needed to make operational, financial, and strategic decisions. The work of this role is critical in driving long-term value creation for the business. Reporting to the MGNA Finance Director, FP&A & Operations, this role will have 3+ direct reports.

The day-to-day activities will range from managing and prioritizing the tasks of the team, to coordinating all forecasting processes (including Rolling Forecasts, Annual Operating Plan and Strategic Plan).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

In your role as Finance Manager, delivering on these responsibilities is critical to success:

Forecasting & Planning:
Drive the MG-NA business's financial planning cycles, including coordination and execution of the monthly rolling forecast, quarterly forecast, annual plan, and strategic plan.

Performance Reporting:
Ensure timely and accurate delivery of business performance reports and diagnostics.

Month-End Close Management:
Oversee the complete month-end close cycle, which encompasses managing HFM, coordinating the Flash process, completion of all required financial exhibits and preparation of the monthly business review presentation.

Divisional Operations Reporting:
Coordinate the completion of Operations reporting to deliver insights into enterprise MOE (Manufacturing Overhead Expenses) and Losses performance.

Business Partnership: provide proactive financial and analytical leadership to the LGM-NA management team, in activities such as short-term, mid-term, and long-term growth opportunity assessment, scenario planning profitability analysis, as well as ad-hoc analysis that generates clear and actionable insight. Serve as a key business partner to the broader MG-NA team, including functional SG&A management oversight, and Free Cash Flow forecasting.

Working Capital Efficiency:
Drive improvements in Working Capital performance by developing processes to generate actionable insights for A/R, A/P, and other working capital components. Establish an accurate forecasting process and identify critical levers for optimization.

Process Improvement/Standardization:
Drive continuous improvements across all processes using Lean Sigma, AI or other automation. Identify and leverage best practices to reduce risk. Establish a system for evaluating process improvement opportunities. Work with appropriate functional leadership teams to allocate resources and eliminate issues that threaten project success.

People Management and Development: help recruit, develop, and retain a talented pool of employees, creating a solid succession pipeline. Establish performance objectives for the team and manage job performance.

SG&A and Operations Administration Expense Oversight:
Manage all aspects of SG&A and Ops Admin cost centers. This includes accurate monthly accounting and reporting, developing precise forecasts, and collaborating with cost center owners to proactively identify and implement cost-saving initiatives.

Controllership/Compliance: support activities related to MG-NA compliance…