About this role

Cost Analyst

As a Cost Analyst at Avery Dennison, you will play a critical role in evaluating financial data, operational costs, and product profitability to support key business decisions. You will work closely with finance, operations, and supply chain teams to analyze manufacturing costs, identify variance drivers, and implement continuous improvement opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

This role is offered on a hybrid basis from our Saray location.
Conduct monthly product costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis to evaluate operational efficiency.
Monitor standard vs. actual production costs and identify key cost drivers across manufacturing lines.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive enterprise lean sigma initiatives and cost optimization projects.
Prepare comprehensive cost reports, forecasts, and financial analyses for management decision-making.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and group financial policies.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
Proven experience as a Cost Analyst, Financial Analyst, or similar role within a manufacturing environment.
Strong proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle or SAP) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Skills you need to succeed:
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional departments in a dynamic environment.
Additional Information

What we offer

Here's a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect:

Financial & Health

Benefits

We offer Health insurance and various allowances, including Social, Food, Bairam, Meal, Shuttle, and Heating allowances.
Time Off: Enjoy a minimum of 16 days of Annual Leave (increasing with seniority) and we also provide specific paid leave for life events.
Continuous Development: We invest in your growth with individually set-up development plans, access to language courses, and various internal trainings.
Flexible Work & Well-being: Hybrid work options (for most roles).
Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in volunteer activities to support Non-Profit Organizations.
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. 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.