Finance Analyst

About the role

The Financial Analyst supports the Finance Manager and broader finance team with daily financial controlling, product costing, accounting accuracy, and routine financial reporting across the local site in Poland, while providing analytical support for operations in France and Germany. Combining hands-on execution of month-end reconciliations with data analysis to support operational decision-making, this position offers an ideal opportunity to build a strong foundation in manufacturing accounting, costing, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement at our Wrocław site.

• Product Costing & Operational Analysis: Assist in maintaining standard product costing, cost allocations, and inventory valuations in accordance with company policies, while supporting variance analysis (Purchase Price Variance, Material Usage Variance, Labor & Overhead efficiencies) and collaborating with operational teams to track key drivers.

• Profitability & Reporting: Assist in monitoring product and customer profitability, contributing to baseline pricing and margin analysis, and helping load and reconcile financial data into corporate reporting tools (e.g., HFM).

• Month-End Close & Compliance: Support the Finance Manager in executing the month-end close process under US GAAP and Local GAAP, performing General Ledger postings, routine balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, fixed asset accounting, and intercompany settlements.

• Audit & Statutory Support: Help gather documentation for local statutory compliance, statutory audit preparation, and local tax reporting alongside external advisors.

• Planning & Business Support: Assist with data collection and entry for annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and rolling projection processes, supporting basic financial modeling for local business cases, CAPEX requests, and cost-saving initiatives.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline (pursuing professional qualifications such as CIMA or ACCA is a plus).
• 3+ years of experience in accounting, controlling, or financial analysis, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Fluency in Polish and English (written and spoken) is required; knowledge of French or German is a plus.

Skills you need to succeed:

• Foundational understanding of product costing, inventory accounting, and general accounting principles (Local GAAP, IFRS, or US GAAP), combined with proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, core formulas, data management) and exposure to ERP systems (e.g., MS Dynamics, Oracle, SAP) or corporate reporting tools (e.g., HFM).
• Strong attention to detail, eager to learn, proactive problem-solving mindset, and good communication skills to collaborate effectively across departments (Operations, Supply Chain, Shared Service Centers).

What We Offer Here's a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect: - Financial & Health Benefits: *Benefit from medical care, co-financing for sports activities. *Enjoy shopping vouchers. - Work-Life Balance: Take advantage of Home Office opportunities. - Continuous Development: Access Avery Dennison Learning & Development programs to support your career growth. - On-site & Community: Utilize free parking, enjoy free coffee/tea at the workplace, and participate in Annual Summer and Christmas events, including volunteer activities.

To help us process your application quickly, please upload your CV in either PDF or Word format. We also kindly ask that you submit your resume in the same language as this job posting.

Why join Avery Dennison

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Our Wroclaw location, founded in 2007, is a collaborative and dynamic environment that supports our Thermopatch Polska division and employs approximately 70 talented individuals. Here, we produce transfers and emblems for the Apparel sector, serving world-class brands. Key functions at this site include CS, Graphics, Administration, Production, QC, Expedition, Plotter Department, and Sales, offering diverse career paths and opportunities for growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. 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 any other protected status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability, please contact us to request an accommodation at Requestaccomodation@eu.averydennison.com. In the EMEA region, we foster an inclusive culture through active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) like Elevate, Unite, and our Mental Health group. Please visit our DE&I page to learn more about our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach.

Pay Transparency Statement

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.

Salary Range

Salary Range: 89,880 - 143,808 PLN