Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing team of 8 people
Analyze and improve vendor payment processes.
About Our Client
International Manufacturing Group
Job 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.
- Ensure the security of vendor payment flows, the processing of settlement campaigns, identifying and resolving anomalies and rejections.
- 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.
- 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.
The Successful Applicant
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
What's on Offer
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