Business Analyst

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

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Role Purpose:

Transforming complex data into actionable business insights and developing powerful Power BI dashboards by partnering closely with commercial teams to drive profitable growth, optimize sales, and simplify processes.

Principal Accountabilities and Key Activities:

• Commercial Insights:

  Conduct deep analysis of sales, marketing, and financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks. Deliver clear, actionable insights and recommendations to leadership.

• Power BI Mastery:

  Design, build, and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards for key commercial metrics, ensuring data accuracy and automating reports.

• Strategic Decision Support:

  Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, and finance teams to support pricing, promotions, and new product launches for maximum profitability. This requires significant coordination with global teams.

• Sales & Profitability Optimization:

  Monitor sales performance, identify areas for improvement, and contribute to strategies that boost revenue and market share.

• Process Enhancement:

  Identify and implement ways to streamline business processes using data and technology, working collaboratively across departments and geographies.

• Team Leadership:

  Manage and mentor one direct report, fostering their development and ensuring team objectives are consistently met

Education, Qualifications and Experience

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a minimum requirement.

• 3-4 years of progressive work experience

  post-MBA in business analytics, data analysis, or a similar role, with a strong focus on commercial insights and profitability.

• Proven expertise in Power BI

  (or similar BI tools like Tableau) with a strong portfolio of developed dashboards and reports.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills; able to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights.
• Solid understanding of commercial concepts, including sales cycles, pricing strategies, market analysis, and profitability drivers.

• Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills

  for both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to

  manage a direct report

  and collaborate effectively with diverse teams across different regions and cultures.
• Proactive, results-driven, and a collaborative team player.

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.