Finance Early Career Program Associate
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, 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 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.
Job Description
Avery Dennison’s North America Finance Early Career Program runs with a single business focus to build talent for our rapidly growing organization. With a concentrated blend of experiential on-the-job learning and classroom and virtual training, the ECP serves as the talent pipeline for leadership roles throughout the region.
We are searching for meticulous individuals who are looking to craft a successful and influential career in finance to be our next Finance Associates (FECP). FECP Associates receive in-depth exposure to various geographic and functional parts of the organization by rotating through three different positions over the course of 36 months. These positions are the equivalent of three full-time positions that will give you real world experience.
The FECP Associate typically rotates through some of the following roles:
Commercial Finance
Financial Planning and Analysis
Operations Finance
What you will be doing
The primary roles and responsibilities of the FECP will be grounded in the needs of the business and tailored to the individual strengths and interests. However, the work that you will be doing will provide you with the following opportunities:
Gain real world exposure: Our associates work in positions that have direct impact on our organizations objectives, goals, strategies and measures
Work cross-functionally: Work closely with finance peers and to provide financial support to teams across the North American business.
Develop key skills: Grow skills and proficiencies in areas such as forecasting, financial planning & analysis, business partnership, accounting, cost accounting and close processes.
Seek target assignments: Support projects and assignments that have a direct impact on the business such as Monthly Forecasting, Month End and Quarter End reporting requirements, and Annual Operating Plan and Strategic Plan processes
What sets us apart
Avery Dennison’s Early Career Program (ECP) is unlike any other with its emphasis on networking, community and support. From Day 1, networking is encouraged, promoted and expected within the program. As you are on-boarded with other ECP associates from the various tracks, you quickly develop a community with new, current, and recently graduated associates all committed to make sure you have what it takes to succeed.
A core component of the curriculum is the mentoring program. Paired with a leader within the organization, the program focuses on the transition from college to corporate, leveraging strengths and defining your career path.
In addition as an organization that values diversity and inclusion, we encourage our associates to take an active role in our Employee Resource Groups(ERG’s). ERG’s are a group of employees that help advance and promote diversity, cultural awareness and an inclusive work environment. Some of our ERG’s are Black Employee Resource Group (BERG), Elevate(Woman’s), NEO Chinese Association, Unite(LGBT+), Veteran Employee Resource Group (VERG), and Voz Latina.
Qualifications
What you will need to bring to the program
Avery Dennison has a long history of being an industry leader. Your history is important to us. It should include the following:
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or related field required. Expected graduation date should be May 2025 (to start in June 2025)
Skills
Previous internship or co-op experience required or relevant work experience
Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills, and experience in building financial models (a plus)
Experience via student organizations, such as Beta Alpha Psi, Association of Latino Professionals of America, Multicultural Business Association, etc.
Volunteerism or similar activities
Travel
Ability to travel up to 10 percent of the time
Additional Information
Avery Dennison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Avery Dennison is a global leader in labeling and packaging materials and solutions. The company’s applications and technologies are an integral part of products used in every major market and industry. With operations in more than 50 countries and 30,000 employees worldwide, Avery Dennison serves customers with insights and innovations that help make brands more inspiring and the world more intelligent.
Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Join Avery Dennison Corporation as a Finance Early Career Program Associate, where you can kickstart an impactful career in finance. Located in Mentor, OH, this role is a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates who are eager to gain hands-on experience in a global materials science company. The Finance Early Career Program (ECP) is designed to cultivate future leaders by providing comprehensive on-the-job training and insightful classroom sessions. As an ECP Associate, you will rotate through three distinct positions over 36 months, allowing you to explore areas like Commercial Finance, Financial Planning and Analysis, and Operations Finance. Each role is crafted to match your unique strengths while making a direct impact on our business goals. You'll develop essential skills such as financial forecasting, strategic planning, and cost accounting while collaborating with finance professionals across North America. Beyond just the numbers, this program emphasizes networking and support from day one. You’ll build connections with peers and mentors who will guide your transition from college to the corporate world. Plus, getting involved in our diverse Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) fosters cultural awareness and community among associates. At Avery Dennison, your background matters, and we are excited to help you pave your career path in finance. If you’re ready to become part of a company that champions sustainability and innovation while providing you with a strong foundation, apply for the Finance Early Career Program now!
We are a global company with locations in over 50 countries, and we employ approximately 36,000 people worldwide. We provide branding and information labeling solutions, including pressure-sensitive materials, radio-frequency identification (RFI...
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