This interim assignment is expected to run for approximately 12 months and will play a key role in supporting a smooth transition towards a permanent successor. The position reports directly to the CFO and works closely with finance leadership across the different business units.
The Interim Head of Treasury will lead a small treasury team and will collaborate with the Shared Service Center, local finance teams, banks, auditors and other external partners. The focus of the role lies on treasury operations, funding, liquidity, risk management, governance and internal controls.
Key Responsibilities
Liquidity & Cash Management
Manage daily cash positioning and liquidity planning across the group and its subsidiaries.
Ensure sufficient liquidity through cash pooling, bank transfers and intercompany funding.
Drive short- and medium-term cash flow forecasting in collaboration with controlling and business units.
Analyse variances, challenge assumptions and provide clear cash insights.
Support working capital initiatives by offering recommendations on cash collection, payments and forecasting.
Manage cash surplus investments within approved risk parameters and monitor counterparties.
Treasury Risk Management
Monitor interest rate and counterparty risks in line with group policies.
Recommend hedging actions where appropriate.
Ensure correct documentation, approvals and follow-up of treasury transactions.
Maintain strong segregation of duties and proper deal capture processes.
Funding & Banking Relationships
Manage funding operations, including drawdowns, repayments, credit facilities and intercompany loans.
Maintain sufficient funding headroom and monitor financial covenants.
Coordinate timely reporting towards lenders and internal stakeholders.
Build and maintain relationships with banks and financial partners.
Support bank rationalization, fee negotiations and service-level improvements.
Systems, Reporting & Improvement
Own treasury reporting on liquidity, net debt, exposures, investments, cash flow and facilities.
Ensure effective use of treasury systems, including Kyriba, Isabel and related workflows.
Lead or support treasury improvement projects such as cash pooling optimization, bank connectivity, automation and policy updates.
Document processes and support knowledge transfer for the future permanent Head of Treasury.
People Management & Stakeholder Coordination
Lead, coach and prioritize the work of the treasury team.
Ensure clear responsibilities, back-up structures and development plans.
Act as the key treasury contact for finance, controlling, accounting, tax, legal and business unit management.
Coordinate with external stakeholders such as banks, investment funds and auditors.
Treasury Governance & Controls
Safeguard reliable treasury operations, reporting and controls across the organization.
Review and maintain treasury policies and procedures.
Monitor key treasury KPIs, including liquidity, net debt, funding headroom, working capital and covenant metrics.
Lead treasury-related audits, internal control reviews and compliance activities.
Ensure strong controls around KYC, signatory management, payment security and segregation of duties.
