Review cash flow forecasts of selected group entities, analyze liquidity situation and potential funding needs, discuss cash flow drivers and funding implications with the relevant internal stakeholders
Analyze and select best suitable funding instruments reflecting specifics of the situation
Arrange funding of subsidiaries via external and intercompany loans, intercompany payment terms, netting balances, etc., including coordination with the relevant internal stakeholders
Review financing documentation with banks, provide input to negotiation with financial institutions on external financing and bank guarantees
Handle the process of issue of bank and parental guarantees, including review and negotiation of relevant documentation
Keep business communications with the core banking partners, answer KYC enquiries, support funding and general business discussions
Support processes, tasks and projects related to the different areas of Corporate Treasury
Drive the implementation of Treasury digitization initiatives
Manage medium sized projects and/or actively participate in projects; implement findings and ensure sustainability of achievements
Design and implement state of the art analytic tools/ KPI’S
Actively keep up to date with latest trends in Corporate Treasury
Identify significant improvement potential through variance analysis, derive solutions and facilitate related decisions
Manage & execute reporting and ad-hoc analysis
Ensure smooth operation of the business by taking on ownership for related actions
Provide comprehensive expertise for assigned functional areas/systems and processes towards team and business partners
Enable fact-based decision by creating transparency on forecasts
Enforce adherence to M1 Treasury Policy
Key Relationships:
Corporate Treasury and HQ Finance
Other Corporate Functions (e.g. IT, Accounting, Controlling, GBS)
Internal auditors
Project Teams
External advisors and external auditor
Industry organizations and peers
Financial institutions (banks)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of cash flow forecasting principles, proven ability to analyse cash flows and liquidity situation of a company, ability to interpret financial reporting numbers for decision-making purposes, see fundamental factors and challenges behind the numbers
Strong analytical mindset
Strong interpersonal communication skills, ability to quickly define and formulate the essence of the situation, ability to deliver your perspective and convince others.
Knowledge of financial markets, corporate finance concepts behind interest and exchange rates, principles of credit analysis
Some experience in reviewing the contractual documentation with banks (e.g. credit facility agreements) and respective negotiations (nice to have). In the absence of proven experience, willingness and ability to read through complex legal documents and follow all the details.
Highly motivated, driven to deliver and succeed
Comfortable working independently and within a team
Ability to manoeuvre in consistently changing environment
Ability to operate cross-functionally and understanding of external business drivers
Understanding of the complexity, interactions and dynamics within an international organization
Ability to prioritize workload with attention to detail
Deep business understanding of processes and structure
High degree of global commercial finance orientation
Experience in Project Management
Excellent analytical skills, managing large data quantities from multiple sources
Optional, will be a plus: experience with SAP
Optional, will be a plus: business fluency in Spanish
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
University degree in Business Administration/Finance/Controlling or equivalent background in related fields
Minimum of 3-5 years working experience in related fields