FP&A & Controller EMEA

FP&A & Controller EMEA

Location: EMEA

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: 

Provide the regional leadership team and Division/Group stakeholders with the financial insight and analysis needed to plan, decide and deliver against the region's strategic and financial objectives.

The Regional Financial Planning & Controller acts as the region's primary financial custodian and strategic co-pilot. The role drives sustainable financial performance through rigorous financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and embeds a robust governance framework that keeps regional operations aligned with corporate accounting policy, internal controls, and local legal and regulatory requirements.

What you will do (Key Responsibilities):

• Lead the adoption of AI and automation initiatives across finance to optimise processes and integrate them with the wider business.
• Develop strategic initiatives and set goals and targets aligned with the regional agenda
• Ensure the team delivers the highest standard of teamwork and support within the BUs, functions and departments
• Ensure optimal deployment of resources to deliver business goals.

• Ensure robust financial management reporting tools, processes and reports are in place to support business decisions and deliver ongoing and future strategic needs of the business.
• Drive annual budgeting process and mid-term plan process to be aligned with the strategic goals of the business.
• Provide ongoing financial modelling and analysis expertise to support business decisions for forward-looking activities of all time frames, i.e. monthly rolling, quarterly forecasts, Budgets and Mid-Term Plans.
• Investigate structural overspends to determine if they stem from operational realities or breaches of company policy.

• Conduct in-depth performance analysis on actuals (incl. trends, variances, etc.) to provide clear insights to lead business improvements and deliver financial KPIs.
• Partner with regional department heads to move beyond "what" happened to "why" it happened. Identify whether timing delays, volume fluctuations, price changes, or permanent structural shifts drive variances.
• Translate variance insight into action by co-designing get-well plans and cost-mitigation strategies with budget owners when targets are at risk.

1. Revenue Management: customer/contract profitability, pricing sensitivity
2. Innovation: New product margin analysis, volume uplift/cannibalisation, etc.
3. Productivity: Manufacturing and sourcing productivity, project analysis and financial evaluation.

• Support investment decisions (CapEx, business cases, IAAFs) by building valuations and business cases in collaboration with other functions.
• Drive robust cash-flow forecasting across short-, mid- and long-term horizons.

• Establish, monitor, and enforce robust internal control frameworks across the region.
• Identify financial risks, close process gaps, and coordinate both internal and external audit cycles to ensure zero non-compliance material findings.

• Serve as the regional subject matter expert on company financial policies.
• Ensure all regional transactions, capital expenditures (CapEx), and operational expenses (OpEx) align perfectly with global guidelines, Group/Divisional DOA, and local GAAP/IFRS standards.

Who you are (Requirements):

• Degree in Finance and Accounting.
• Based in the relevant country (or the largest country in the cluster).
• Strong communication skills and an excellent ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to articulate complex matters simply and concisely.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities and programmes.

What will set you apart (Nice to Have):

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with at least 10 years of senior management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to apply judgement in ambiguous situations, delivering effective solutions.
• Low/no drama delivery.

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. Apply now to be part of our dynamic team and help shape the future of textiles.