Assistant Manager, Finance

Assistant Manager - Finance

Location: Madurai

Coats is a world leader in thread manufacturing and structural components for apparel and footwear, as well as an innovative pioneer in performance materials. These critical solutions are used to create a wide range of products, including ones that provide safety and protection for people, data and the environment.

Trusted by the world's leading companies to deliver crucial, innovative, and sustainable solutions, we provide value-adding products including apparel, footwear and speciality threads.

With a proud heritage dating back more than 250 years and a spirit of evolution to constantly stay ahead of changing market needs, we have operations across 50 countries with a workforce of over 17,000, serving our customers worldwide.

Role Purpose:

The employee is responsible to support the Business Commercially, in more process driver manner which enable the compant to have strong process and control. This role involves working in a collaborative manner with other teams, optimizing processes, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations as well as Coats internal policies.

What you will do (Key Responsibilities): 

• Drive automation initiatives and leverage data analytics to enhance efficiency and decision-making.
• Utilize process mining and data analytics to identify systemic bottlenecks, root causes, and optimization opportunities
• Act as the primary design authority bridging finance operations and IT development, leading cross-functional change management
• Conduct detailed pricing analysis and collaborate with commercial teams to support competitive and profitable pricing decisions.
• Implement strategies to minimize credit risks, lower DSO, and resolve complex billing or deduction disputes
• Ensure adherence to customer-specific compliance requirements, including documentation and audit readiness.
• Maintainence of Power BI dashboards eg Overdue details, DSO days, Customer/region/division level margin
• Manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure full compliance with internal controls and financial regulations

Who you are (Requirements):

• Qualified CMA/CA, MBA Finance
• Thorough understanding O2C process with minimum of 3 years’ experience in O2C function in a large manufacturing concern.
• Familiarity with SAP (including CO module) and SAP BI needed.
• Strong Analytical skills.
• Good Interpersonal skills.
• Good Written and Oral communication is required.
• Detail Oriented and team player
• Advance Excel skills and Power-Bi knowledge

At Coats Group, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and fostering a diverse and collaborative environment where every team member can thrive. If you are passionate about making an impact in the textile industry and eager to join a global leader with a rich heritage and a forward-thinking approach, we invite you to take the next step in your career with us.

Coats is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring employment practices that promote diversity across its workforce. 

We are dedicated to creating a workplace that values and respects the unique perspectives, experiences, skills, and backgrounds of all employees.

We encourage talented individuals from all walks of life to join us in shaping an inclusive and forward-thinking organisation.  

If this role aligns with your experience and ambitions, we encourage you to apply.