Our client is a multinational company operating in the Life Sciences sector. Committed to continuous innovation, the company develops and improves cutting-edge, sustainable solutions to support healthcare professionals in optimizing diagnostic procedures.

As part of its ongoing growth, the company is expanding its team to further its mission of advancing healthcare through technological excellence, and is currently seeking the:

Group Finance & Treasury Director

Main responsibilities

Reporting to the Group CFO, the position will be responsible for managing the Financial Position of the Group. He/She will ensure the efficient management of cash flow, the mitigation of the financial risks and will support the strategic growth through robust financial structure planning. He/She will be also responsible for the alignment of treasury operations with the Group’s global financial objectives. The Finance & Treasury Director will collaborate with AFC functions and other departments to manage Group working capital and cash flow.

Main Responsibilities:

• Treasury Strategy & Leadership: Lead and define the Group’s treasury strategy, ensuring alignment with the company’s financial goals and business objectives, while overseeing cash management, liquidity planning and financing decisions across all Regions. Coordination and support of all Group’s Regions and Subsidiaries is crucial also in light of a cost effective debt management.

• Cash & Debt Management: Optimize cash flow, working capital and cash forecasting while developing and implementing strategies for the Group’s financial structure. The management of bank relationship and credit lines agreements is crucial.

• Risk Management: Safeguard the Group KPIs by identifying and mitigating financial risks, including FX, interest rate and commodity risks, while leading hedging strategies and Group level.

• Treasury Operations: Manage the day-by-day treasury operations for EMEA Region, including relationships with banks, guarantees issuance and all other treasury topics, while implementing and ensuring compliance with guidelines, policies, internal controls and regulations.

• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Deliver accurate and timely treasury reports on Net Financial Position and Cash Forecasting, while leading forecasting, budgeting, and 5Y Plan.

• Team Leadership & Development: Build and lead a high-performing treasury team by fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional development, while managing team members to support their career growth and alignment with Group’s values.

Candidate profile

Ideal Candidate:

Master's degree and/or bachelor's degree in Economics or Finance are preferred.
Post degree education for Treasury and Finance professionals is preferred.
Strong experience in complex organizations and roles at group or cluster/regional level.
Deep knowledge of debt structures and bank financial agreements is mandatory.
Proficiency in Office suite and knowledge of SAP4HANA, Kyriba and Bloomberg are a plus.
Strong analytical skills.
Teamwork is essential, as well as the ability to efficiently work within the entire company’s organization.
Business acumen & problem-solving attitude.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated leadership abilities, including the capacity to inspire and motivate teams and a passion for driving positive change.
Fluent in English.