Commercial / FP&A Manager

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.

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

Avery Dennison is seeking a strategic and technically savvy Commercial / FP&A Manager to join our Performance Tapes North America (PTNA) business. This pivotal role serves as the primary financial business partner to the Sales and Marketing commercial organization, executing critical FP&A activities that drive strategic decision-making.

The successful candidate will do more than report on the past; they will spearhead the digital evolution of our financial reporting by leveraging Looker Studio to deliver real-time, actionable analytics. You will take the lead in analyzing variances, optimizing reporting tools, ensuring strong controllership, and managing a team to support continuous commercial growth.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnership & Digital Evolution

• Spearhead Digital Reporting: Drive the digital transformation of our financial reporting ecosystem by developing, optimizing, and maintaining automated dashboards and Business Intelligence (BI) tools, with a heavy emphasis on Looker Studio.

• Commercial Strategy & Support: Serve as a key thought partner to the Sales and Marketing leadership teams. Co-develop sales plans that drive optimal performance and lead the sales commission process.

• Deliver Actionable Insights: Analyze topline performance, open order status, and order intake trends to provide commercial and leadership teams with leading indicators for business performance and accurate sales forecasting.

• Profitability Management: Manage and maintain PTNA profitability tools, including the creation and uploading of the monthly customer/spec profitability tool into Cognos.

• Data Integrity: Ensure data accuracy and seamless integration across core systems, including the ERP (MfgPro), Financials (Oracle) and BI tools (Cognos, Looker Studio).

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Forecasting & Planning: Lead and execute comprehensive forecasting processes—including Annual Operating Plans (AOP), quarterly forecasts, and monthly/mid-month updates—focused on Sales to Thruput, but capturing full P&L inputs.

• Reporting & Compliance: Ensure timely, accurate monthly reporting for all Commercial and FP&A activities while maintaining strict SOX compliance and robust internal controls.

• Working Capital Optimization: Collaborate with the Finance Director to forecast and implement strategic improvements in working capital performance, specifically targeting Accounts Receivable (A/R) and Accounts Payable (A/P).

• Metric Tracking & Presentation: Coordinate reporting on key balance sheet metrics (working capital, free cash flow) and contribute heavily to the monthly business review presentations by developing associated bridges and financial schedules.

Team Leadership & Management

• Direct Management: Lead, manage, and develop one Sr. Commercial / FP&A Analyst.

• Mentorship: Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to summer interns.

• Operational Excellence: Effectively leverage the team’s bandwidth to optimize business support and maximize the overall efficiency of the finance function.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.