Head of Treasury

International Manufacturing Group

Description

-Reporting to the Head of Financial Reporting & Accounting and based in Fribourg, this role will be responsible for the following responsibilities, including but not limited to:

-Treasury team management

-Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing team of 8 people, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

-Strategic leadership & optimization of the European Payment Factory

-Develop and implement the strategic direction for the European Vendor Payment Factory.

-Analyze and improve vendor payment processes, identifying and implementing best practices to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and mitigate risks.

-Oversee the netting process, optimizing efficiency and minimizing costs.

-Manage and optimize the technology and systems used in the European Payment Factory.

-Work with core banking partners, in collaboration with Group Treasury, to establish and optimize cash management solutions, negotiating favorable terms and conditions.

-Operational Management & Risk Mitigation

Ensure the security of vendor payment flows, the processing of settlement campaigns, identifying and resolving anomalies and rejections.

-Financial Planning & Support

Manage, review, and improve the cash flow forecasting model in line with the Group approach, ensuring accuracy and reliability.

Manage credit cards, incoming payments, and warranties, ensuring timely processing and reconciliation.

-Projects and data analysis

Drive continuous improvement initiatives and specific projects within the team, focusing on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the European Payment Factory.

Define and monitor KPIs to measure the efficiency of treasury activities.

Profile

Personal skills

• High level of personal integrity and strong work-ethic
  * Reliable and diligent with strong risk-management skills
  * Solution-oriented, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills
  * Structured mind with ability to consolidate and summarize information
  * Strong appetite for technology and project management
  * Critical mind with creative thinking
  * Continuous improvement driver
  * Ability to work in a complex, fast-paced and demanding environment

Education, experience and core competencies

• University degree in Corporate Finance or a related field
  * Professional qualifications are an asset (ACT, CTP, ACCA, etc.)
  * Minimum 5 years' experience in Treasury, Corporate Finance, Financial Audit within a global corporate treasury operations environment, with a significant focus on vendor payments
• Big4 experience a plus
• Experience in people management
  * Skilled in understanding treasury-relevant software, management, and payment systems (FIS Integrity, SAP FICO and CFM, ACL, Celonis)
  * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including Power BI)
  * Fluent in French and English

Job Offer

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