Treasury Manager (m/f/d)

Beckers is the global leader in coil coatings and a top supplier of industrial paints, trusted worldwide for pioneering high-performance coating solutions. With a steadfast commitment to improving customer competitiveness while aiming to safeguard people and the planet, we work to redefine industry standards. Guided by our vision to raise the standard of care for our world, we combine innovation and sustainability to create coatings that make a difference.

With over 150 years of expertise, Beckers operates as a truly global company. Our 1,700 employees across 23 locations in 17 countries deliver products and bespoke solutions to customers in 60 nations. Beckers is part of Lindéngruppen, a Swedish family-owned business focused on long-term industrial growth.

Job Description

The Treasury Manager reports to and is led by the Head of Group Accounting and Treasury (HGAT), who in turn reports to the Group's CFO. The Treasury Manager is responsible for Beckers Group's treasury and cash management activities within the Finance department. The successful candidate will be a part of the Beckers’ Finance team and, in addition, will collaborate with colleagues of Beckers’ parent company, Lindéngruppen, as well as external banks.

The position is based at our Head Office in Berlin, Germany, which currently employs approx. 25 people in various group functions.

About the position:

As Treasury Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the Beckers Group's treasury operations.

The role mainly implies controlling and supporting the liquidity management of Group entities and dealing with Banks and other financial institutions to provide credit facilities, financial instruments and cash management solutions.

Your responsibilities and deliverables:

Role and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the treasury function within Beckers, where the Group's cash management, management of financing, financial risk management and ongoing banking issues are essential.
• Support the CFO and HGAT in the development of the Group's treasury operations.
• Internal advice and guidance on treasury-related issues and be the Group's expert in the treasury area.
• Optimize financial results and balance sheet within the framework of the Beckers Group's business concept, strategy and financial policy.

Specific Tasks

• Treasury and cash management:
  • Cash pool reporting and monitoring
  • Maintain the relationship with the global banking partner, ensuring alignment on international treasury and financing matters at the group level
  • Managing and overseeing user access, roles, and permissions of a Cash Pool banking solution
  • Administration and monitoring of Internal financing
  • Flow of dividends within the Group and towards Beckers’ parent company, Lindéngruppen
  • Monthly generation and analysis of liquidity reporting including forecast
  • Assess the financing needs of group entities, define appropriate financing solutions and supervise the corresponding administrative tasks
  • Coordination of external financing of group entities
  • Support and coordination of currency hedging transactions and netting activities
  • Administration and reporting of the bank guarantees
• Other tasks within the finance department:
  • Participation in the consolidation process of the group accounts in IFRS
  • Contributing to internal projects
  • Management and support of the HQ office expenditure approval and payment process

Style and Soft Skills

• Structured and analytical
• Honest, with a high sense of ethics, compatible with Beckers’ strong values: Customer focus, Team spirit, Trust and Integrity, Shape and Adapt
• Operational, task oriented and comfortable in switching frequently between day-to-day matters and longer-term project or more strategic topics.
• Ability to communicate effectively and successfully complex information
• Business acumen and ability to be sparring partner to Beckers management
• Humble and flexible attitude to work

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics or comparable qualification
• Min. 4-5 years of work experience in Finance with some exposure in Treasury and Accounting.
• Fluent English (spoken and written)
• Working in matrix organisations, preferably in mid-size groups, with highly international teams

Beckers Group is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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