Finance Operations Director

About the JobCoats 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.We deliver crucial, innovative, and sustainable solutions to customers worldwide.Our operations span across 50 countries with a workforce of over 17,000, serving our customers globally.We cater to both current and future trends through our technologically diverse product portfolio, setting new standards in the process.Headquartered in the UK, we connect talent, textiles, and technology to make a better and more sustainable world.The RoleGlobal Process Lead: Focus on Standardization, Simplification, and Automation of Transactional activities.Service Delivery Lead: Ensure consistent service delivery across units from the shared service provider for transactional services.The role requires drive to identify and pursue value-add opportunities, extensive collaboration with business, finance, and technology stakeholders, and energy to implement effective end-to-end solutions to deliver enhanced efficiency and productivity.Principal Accountabilities and Key ActivitiesEnsure Compliance to Global Procedures and Operating Methodologies (GPOM) in transactional areas and refine GPOM on an ongoing basis.End-to-End Procure-to-Pay knowledge with hands-on SAP experience at the transactional level to guide the service provider to improve efficiency in operations.Understanding of Vendor Management Systems (VDMS) and vendor management with a focus on improving vendor-related metrics.Robotics Process Automation: Identify opportunities to simplify operational processes and automate them using bot solutions to create more efficiencies.Review and revise global standard operating procedures (SOPs) to align to the improved process and practice.Ensure consistent levels of service delivery by the service provider and engage with units in service to improve or sustain them.Define and update Risk and Control matrices (RACM), review and resolve RACM audit findings, support Coats Group Internal Audit and External Audit teams in their assignments.Provide support and guidance to the business through the implementation of standardized processes and controls, monitoring compliance with group policies and procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.Plan and conduct reviews on financial and operational aspects, identify control deficiencies, suggest improvements.Educational Qualifications and ExperienceEssential:Qualified accountant with minimum 5 years of experience in P2P, at least 3 years of exposure to operational finance preferred.Semi-qualified Accountant with minimum 8 years of accounting and finance experience, at least 3 years of exposure to operational finance preferred.Strong leadership skills, exposure to operate with senior finance teams, leading and developing remote teams.Non-positional influencing skills.Hands-on with accounting principles and procedures.Internal Accounting Standards knowledge.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Proficiency in SAP finance modules.Proficiency in advanced MS Excel.English Proficiency.Desirable:Strategic thinking.Stakeholder management.Pro-activeness.Communication ability to challenge, persuade, and influence.Conflict management.Analytical logical thinking skills.Emotional intelligence.Growth mindset.Ability to get into details without losing sight of the macro picture.We foster 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 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.],