Head of Treasury (m/d/f)

BayWa r.e. Solar Trade Global; Tübingen; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work schedule

30 days vacation

Training opportunities

Job summary

BayWa r.e. Solar Trade Global is seeking a Head of Treasury (m/f/d) to join our Tübingen team with immediate effect. The role leads a small treasury team, designs and implements a modern treasury function, and reports to the CFO.

You will build the Target Operating Model, oversee liquidity forecasting, FX hedging, and interfaces with banks, auditors, and system providers while guiding organizational change and delivering scalable processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a comparable field.
• 8–10 years of Corporate Treasury experience including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Experience building a treasury function (carve-out, post-merger integration, or greenfield setup).
• Treasury qualifications such as Corporate Treasurer VDT or CTP are a plus.
• Deep expertise in cash management, liquidity forecasting, payments, and cash pooling.
• Strong knowledge of FX risk management, IFRS 9 hedge accounting, and IFRS 13 fair value measurement.
• Experience with Treasury Management System selection and implementation projects.
• Ability to guide teams, resolve conflicts, and work independently.
• Ability to inspire teams and drive organizational change.
• Fluent German and English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Treasury Target Operating Model and lead TMS selection and implementation.
• Build integrated liquidity forecasting, implement cash pooling, oversee payments, and optimize working capital.
• Establish and manage FX hedging processes and treasury accounting frameworks.
• Build an in-house bank structure and manage external financing facilities and covenants.
• Recruit and develop the treasury team and manage external partners including banks, auditors, and system providers.

Skills

Leadership experience

Treasury leadership

Cash management

Liquidity forecasting

FX risk management

IFRS 9

Team building

German & English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance/Business/Economics

Tools

Treasury Management System

Job description

BayWa r.e. is the home for change makers. We r.e.think energy – how it is produced, stored and can be best used to enable the global renewable energy transition that is essential to the future of our planet. At BayWa r.e. we effect change globally. With locations in 30 countries, we have over 4,000 people already working across the world, collaborating with local businesses to proactively shape the future of the energy sector.Are you passionate about accelerating the energy transition? Join us and make a real impact. With more than 35 years of industry experience, BayWa r.e. Solar Trade, a subsidiary of BayWa r.e. AG, is one of the world's leading distributors of photovoltaic components. Operating from more than 20 locations worldwide, we support installers and business partners in bringing solar projects to life.

Backed by innovative products and solutions, extensive industry expertise, and a strong international network, we help drive the growth of solar energy and support the global energy transition.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a Head of Treasury (m/f/d) to join us in Tübingen with immediate effect.

About the role

The Head of Treasury is responsible for building and developing an independent, internationally oriented treasury function. The role encompasses strategy development, Target Operating Model design, implementation of the required systems, and ongoing operational treasury management. The role reports directly to the CFO, leads a team of up to four employees, and will play a key role in the establishment of a modern, scalable treasury organization, transitioning existing structures into a standalone target model.

What You Will Do

• Develop and implement the Treasury Target Operating Model, lead Treasury Management System selection and implementation, establish international banking structures, and manage treasury transition activities
• Build integrated liquidity forecasting, implement cash pooling structures, oversee payment operations, optimize working capital, and develop treasury reporting
• Establish and manage FX hedging processes, treasury accounting, and guarantee management frameworks
• Build an in-house bank structure, manage external financing facilities and covenant compliance
• Recruit and develop the treasury team, establish treasury governance, and manage external partners including banks, auditors, and system providers

What You Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a comparable field
• 8-10 years of experience in Corporate Treasury, including a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role
• Experience in building a treasury function (carve-out, post-merger integration, or greenfield setup)
• Preferred treasury qualifications include Corporate Treasurer VDT® or Certified Treasury Professional (CTP)
• Deep expertise in cash management, liquidity forecasting, payments, and cash pooling
• Strong knowledge of FX risk management, hedge accounting (IFRS 9), and fair value measurement (IFRS 13)
• Experience with Treasury Management System selection and implementation projects
• Skills for guiding teams, resolving conflicts, making decisions, and working independently
• Advanced ability to inspire teams and drive organizational change
• Ability to make decisions under pressure
• Fluent German and English language skills

What We Are Ready To Offer You

• We care about you: if there are any problems, we will do everything we can to support you - no one is left out in the cold with us
• Further training opportunities via internal and external training courses
• Flexible working hours, hybrid work schedule with possibility to work remotely, and modern workplace equipment
• Thirty days of vacation
• Discounted online shopping through our Corporate Benefits Portal
• Subsidy for the Germany Ticket, and free e-charging stations onsite
• Last but not least, you will be part of a great team who is helping to drive the energy transition forward, ensuring our future becomes a little greener

Please contact us if you have any questions about the job advertisement by email [e-mail].