Invest & Cash Manager

CEVA Logistics; Marseille; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CEVA Logistics is seeking a Manager of Investment and Cash to oversee investment validation, CAPEX, and cash forecasting in close collaboration with the Treasury team. You will ensure robust ICAP processes, challenge proposals, and deliver comprehensive monthly/quarterly reporting to support CEO and CFO decisions.

You will lead budgeting and forecasting for cash and CAPEX, enhance visibility of cash flow, and maintain key reporting tools, with direct communication to CMA CGM when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• MBA, CFA, or professional certification (e.g., CPA, Treasury certification).
• 5+ years in finance, treasury, or investment management with CAPEX, investment and cash forecasting experience.
• Experience in shipping, logistics, or multinational corporations.
• Investment analysis, valuation, financial modeling and forecasting.
• CAPEX and cash flow management.
• Proficiency in financial tools and consolidation tools (ERP, SAP, OS).
• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to challenge proposals constructively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, leadership, stakeholder management at executive level, cross-cultural collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ICAP validation process is followed rigorously and improved for control and efficiency.
• Guarantee investments are correctly instructed and aligned with policies and objectives.
• Challenge investment proposals before presenting to CEO and CFO with thorough analysis.
• Deliver monthly and quarterly reporting on investments with variance analysis.
• Maintain and develop the Agile tool to support investment tracking and decision-making.
• Lead CAPEX and Cash reporting including budget vs actual and forecast updates.
• Manage cash and CAPEX budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Improve visibility on cash generation and consumption with Treasury.
• Coordinate cash flow considerations with CMA CGM on investment matters.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Investment evaluation

Cash flow management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA/CFA or professional certification

Tools

ERP systems

SAP

Power BI

Job description

The Manager, Investment and Cash is responsible for overseeing the investment, CAPEX, ICAP, and cash forecasting processes in collaboration with the Treasury team. This role ensures the ICAP validation process is followed and continuously improved, investment proposals are properly challenged and instructed, and comprehensive reporting is delivered to support strategic decision-making by the CEO and CFO.

WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO DO

• Ensure the ICAP validation process (investment validation process) is followed rigorously and continuously improved to enhance control and efficiency.
• Guarantee that investments are correctly instructed and aligned with corporate policies and strategic objectives.
• Challenge investment proposals before they are presented to the CEO and CFO, ensuring thorough analysis and alignment with financial and business goals.
• Deliver monthly and quarterly reporting on investments, including status updates, performance metrics, and variance analysis.
• Oversee the maintenance and development of the Agile tool to support investment tracking, reporting, and decision-making.
• CAPEX and Cash:
  • Prepare and provide monthly and quarterly reporting on CAPEX, including budget versus actual comparisons and forecast updates.
  • Lead the budget and forecast process for cash and CAPEX, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with business objectives.
  • Improve visibility on cash generation and consumption in collaboration with the Treasury team, for both operating and investing cash flows.
  • Further integrate cash flow considerations into the investment decision-making process to optimize liquidity and returns.
  • Maintain direct communication with CMA CGM as required to ensure alignment and coordination on investment and cash-related matters.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR ?

• Relevant bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• MBA, CFA, or professional certification (e.g., CPA, Treasury certification)
• 5+ years in finance, treasury, or investment management with experience in CAPEX, investment, and cash forecasting
• Experience in shipping, logistics, or multinational corporations
• Investment analysis and valuation, financial modeling and forecasting
• CAPEX and cash flow management
• Proficiency in financial tools, accounting and consolidation tools (e.g., ERP, SAP, OS)
• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Ability to challenge proposals constructively
• Excellent written and verbal communication, Leadership and team management, Stakeholder management at executive level, Cross-cultural collaboration