Commercial / FP&A Manager

Avery Dennison•Painesville, OH

About The Position

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company, making possible products and solutions that help advance industries by 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. They design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications, and offerings that enhance branded packaging. Serving industries worldwide, Avery Dennison employs approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries, with reported sales in 2025 of $8.9 billion. Avery Dennison is seeking a strategic and technically savvy Commercial / FP&A Manager to join their 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 spearhead the digital evolution of financial reporting by leveraging Looker Studio to deliver real-time, actionable analytics, lead in analyzing variances, optimizing reporting tools, ensuring strong controllership, and managing a team to support continuous commercial growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
5+ years of progressive finance/FP&A experience.
2+ years in a managerial or equivalent role demonstrating proven leadership and team development abilities.
Exceptional business acumen and critical thinking skills for effective, data-driven problem-solving.
Outstanding communication and presentation skills, capable of translating complex financial data for non-financial stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
Strong technical command of Google Suite, Excel, and ERP/BI systems (MfgPro, Oracle, Cognos).
Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and the ability to clearly synthesize complex datasets into comprehensive, actionable analyses.
High degree of detail orientation and accuracy, combined with strong follow-up skills, proactive initiative, and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders while acting as a supportive, collaborative team member.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience building out dashboards in Looker Studio is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Spearhead 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.
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.
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.
Manage and maintain PTNA profitability tools, including the creation and uploading of the monthly customer/spec profitability tool into Cognos.
Ensure data accuracy and seamless integration across core systems, including the ERP (MfgPro), Financials (Oracle) and BI tools (Cognos, Looker Studio).
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.
Ensure timely, accurate monthly reporting for all Commercial and FP&A activities while maintaining strict SOX compliance and robust internal controls.
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).
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.
Lead, manage, and develop one Sr. Commercial / FP&A Analyst.
Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to summer interns.
Effectively leverage the team’s bandwidth to optimize business support and maximize the overall efficiency of the finance function.