Cash Management & Trade Finance Expert

Zelestra; Roma; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Permanent contract

Flexible compensation

Smart working 9 days per month

Descrizione del lavoro

Zelestra is seeking a Cash Management & Trade Finance Expert in Rome, Italy. This critical role involves ensuring sufficient liquidity, managing trade finance activities, and providing comprehensive financial oversight. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's in Finance or related fields along with at least 5 years of relevant experience.

Proficiency in Italian and advanced English is required, with knowledge in SAP Treasury and strong analytical skills being advantageous. The position offers a permanent contract with opportunities for professional development in a dynamic environment.

Competenze

• Minimum 5 years of experience in treasury, financial planning, or corporate finance roles.
• Proven expertise in SAP Treasury modules and advanced financial systems.
• Strong background in cash management and liquidity forecasting.

Mansioni

• Monitor and optimize short-term cash flow ensuring adequate liquidity for operational needs.
• Structure and manage letters of credit and bank guarantees.
• Prepare short-, medium- and long-term cash flow forecasts.
• Negotiate with banks to secure competitive trade finance conditions.

Conoscenze

Italian

Advanced English (C1)

SAP Treasury

Excel

Analytical skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Financial risk management

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field

Strumenti

SAP Treasury

SAP SAC

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Location: Rome, Italy

The Cash Management & Trade Finance Expert will ensure that the BU has sufficient liquidity and the appropriate financing instruments to support daily operations and long-term projects. The role covers daily cash management, medium- and long-term liquidity planning, and full responsibility for trade finance activities, including management of guarantees, letters of credit, and the design of financing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Cash Management and Controlling
  • Monitor and optimize short-term cash flow ensuring adequate liquidity for operational needs.
  • Optimize liquidity (short-term investments, deposits).
  • Prepare short-, medium- and long-term cash flow forecasts.
  • Execute BU payments and manage collections.
  • Bank account management: account opening (including KYC and documentation), ongoing administration, and process automation to ensure efficiency and compliance.
  • Maintain and develop local relationships with banks and other financial institutions to facilitate smooth cash management and trade finance operations.
  • Generate comprehensive liquidity and treasury reports for Corporate and senior management.
  • Work closely with Corporate Treasury and the rest of finance, accounting, FPM and other operation teams to ensure alignment.
• Trade Finance
  • Structure and manage letters of credit and bank guarantees.
  • Negotiate with banks to secure competitive trade finance conditions.
  • Design and implement project Capex financing solutions aimed at optimizing the BU’s cash flow and contributing to Zelestra’s overall liquidity position. Non-recourse to Parent Company.
  • Mitigate counterparty and country risks through appropriate financial instruments.
  • Forecast and monitor utilization of guarantee lines with banks and insurers to ensure sufficient capacity for upcoming projects.
• Tools And Processes
  • Apply and comply with the processes and tools defined by Corporate Treasury, ensuring consistency across the Group.
  • Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and reliability in all treasury and trade finance operations.
  • Use SAP Treasury and Trade Finance modules to automate and streamline processes.
  • Guarantee full integration with accounting, controlling, and reporting systems.
  • Support the implementation of best practices in treasury reporting and financing processes.

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field

Technical And Soft Skills

• Excellent knowledge of Italian is required.
• Advanced level of English (minimum C1 level, written and spoken) is required.
• Proficiency in Spanish at a professional level is considered a plus.
• Proficiency in SAP Treasury/SAC and other advanced financial tools (is a plus).
• Deep understanding of liquidity management, forecasting techniques, and financial risk management.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience reporting to senior leadership.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive mindset, initiative, and ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with stakeholders.

Previous Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in treasury, financial planning, or corporate finance roles, preferably within multinational organizations.
• Proven expertise in SAP Treasury modules and advanced financial systems.
• Strong background in cash management, liquidity forecasting, and trade finance.
• Knowledge in Financial Risks and Insurance highly valuable.

What We Offer

• A strategic and high-impact role within Zelestra’s growth roadmap.
• Dynamic, innovative, and merit-driven environment.
• Career opportunities and professional development in a growing multinational company with a highly qualified team.
• Permanent contract.
• Flexible compensation.
• Full working day.
• Smart working 9 days per month.

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