International Manufacturing Group - Reporting to the Head of Financial Reporting & Accounting, 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.
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
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