Manager Commercial Finance and FP&A - IDS Non-IL

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

Job Description

As the Manager Commercial Finance and FP&A at IDS, you will play a pivotal role in providing analytical support to financial processes, drive value to the business and manage risks.

The Manager will partner with the commercial and senior leadership at IDS to ensure objectives are met. The Manager supports and drives the strategic, annual operating plan and forecast processes along with ad-hoc business projects tied to value modeling (client facing financial models) and margin analysis.

This is a role for a high potential with direct exposure to sales and senior leadership at IDS; Activities may include, but are not limited to:

• Planning & Budgeting: Coordinates sales forecasting, planning, and budgeting processes to ensure high levels of quality, accuracy, and process consistency. Manages SG&A budget setting and forecasting and also ownership of overall P&L / FCF / EVA.

• Profitability and Margin Management: Owns the analysis of Gross Margin and Operating Margin across all product lines and customer segments. Provides insights and tools and partners with leadership to drive improvement in profitability, focusing particularly on the complex tail of the business.

• Sales Compensation and Incentive Design: Works with HR and commercial leaders to design, model, and manage the financial impact of sales incentive plans (commissions, bonuses). Ensures compensation structures are fiscally responsible, motivational, and directly aligned with the company's financial goals (e.g., rewarding profitable deals over high-volume, low-margin sales).

• Reporting & Technology: Monitors the accuracy and distribution of sales reports and assists in implementing and utilizing enabling technologies, including Power BI and/or Oracle OAC. Additional responsible for reporting overall P&L / FCF / EVA results and bridging vs prior periods and forecasts.

• Compliance: Ensures compliance with internal policies and controls in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX).

Qualifications

A Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a medium to large size manufacturing company preferably from the Fortune 500. Experience in a dynamic, multinational finance environment with proven ability to work with professionals of different cultural backgrounds, professions and levels.

Education:

Bachelor degree with MBA (preferably) /  (CPA/CMA a plus)

People Management:

1 Direct Report

Essential:

• Excellent analytical skills

• Ability to articulate complex concepts in a straightforward manner

• Proactive and independent self-starter able to drive projects to completion, on time.

• Being able to build bridges and create support for improvements

• Ability to cope with high pressure assignments and used to meeting strict deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy.

• Excellent oral, presentation and written communication skills

• Excellent knowledge of Google Workspace incl Google sheets/slides (MS Office Excel) and BI analytical tools

Additional Information

The salary range for this position is $107,625 - $143,500/ 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.  

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 other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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