Senior Finance Associate

About the job

Coats is a world leader in thread manufacturing and structural components for apparel and footwear, as well as an innovative pioneer in performance materials.

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

Coats Footwear

Headquartered in the UK, Coats* connects talent, textiles, and technology to make a better and more sustainable world.

For more info, visit our website: www.coats.com

Job Summary:

The candidate is responsible for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. This role involves conducting internal audits, identifying areas of improvement, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. It includes travelling across country and long stays.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Identify risks and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Prepare detailed audit reports with findings and actionable recommendations.
• Follow up on audit recommendations to ensure implementation.
• Collaborate with departments to improve processes and controls.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Assist in the development of audit programs and procedures.
• Support external audits and regulatory inspections as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of auditing standards and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification: CA qualified
• 1–2 Post qualification years of experience in Audit firm or audit department in a manufacturing company
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks.
• Knowledge of risk management and corporate governance.
• Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
• High level of integrity.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in SAP, Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with data analytics tools (e.g., ACL, IDEA, Power BI).

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.

Coats Group plc

Coats is a world leader in thread manufacturing and structural components for apparel and footwear, as well as an innovative pioneer in performance materials.