Assistant Manager, Finance

Coats Group plc; Madurai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Coats Group plc in India is seeking a CMA/CA with an MBA in Finance to support the O2C process and drive automation, pricing analysis, and internal controls. The role works across finance, IT, and commercial teams to optimize processes while ensuring compliance.

Familiarity with SAP CO and SAP BI, plus advanced Excel and Power BI skills, is required. Strong analytical skills and effective communication are essential for success in this full-time role based in Tamil Nadu.

Qualifications

• Understanding of O2C processes with a minimum of 3 years in O2C in a large manufacturing concern.
• Familiarity with SAP (CO module) and SAP BI.
• Advanced Excel skills and Power BI knowledge.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Team player with detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Drive automation initiatives and use data analytics to boost efficiency.
• Use process mining and analytics to identify bottlenecks and optimization opportunities.
• Bridge finance operations and IT, leading cross-functional change management.
• Conduct pricing analysis to support competitive, profitable pricing decisions.
• Strategies to minimize credit risks, reduce DSO, and resolve billing disputes.
• Ensure adherence to customer compliance requirements and audit readiness.
• Maintain Power BI dashboards like overdue details and DSO days.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and ensure internal controls compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & Oral communication

Detail oriented

Team player

Education

CMA/CA

MBA Finance

Tools

SAP CO

SAP BI

Power BI

Excel

Job description

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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.

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.