As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy.
As a dynamic and growing company with over 24 000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and almost € 5.3 billion in combined revenue in 2023, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!
About the Role
We are seeking a Financial Operations Manager for a 12-months (1 year) fixed-term contract to provide day-to-day functional support of central Treasury front office activities across Bekaert’s global business, including support for M&A. Provide practical insight, challenge and review of alternative practices, with a view in particular to supporting the design phase of the new in-house bank and Treasury management system.
Your Impact as Financial Operations Manager Ensure all Treasury activities align with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices, while securing optimal terms for the group. Manage the Group’s internal liquidity, including intra-group funding, cash pooling. Provide Treasury support for external banking relationships and internal stakeholders, including financial controllers. Build and leverage internal and external stakeholder relationships to source information for liquidity planning, and Treasury operations. Provide practical insight, challenge and review of current Treasury activities, based upon external market experience and best practice with a view to support and provide considerable input to the design phase of the new in-house bank and Treasury management system. Execute front-office Treasury operations such as investments, borrowings, and derivative instruments, and lead the development of effective hedging strategies. Document and continuously improve front-office Treasury procedures, bringing in insight from experience with other organisations to challenge and enhance current practices About You: Essential skills & competencies Qualification in Treasury or a related field with 10-15 years of experience in Treasury operations including FX hedging, investments, and borrowings in an international group. Proven track record in the design and implementation of in-house banks and Treasury Management Systems (TMS). Proficiency in Treasury Management Systems and Excel, PowerPoint, and Access databases. Preferably working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, Familiarity with Treasury documentation, financial instruments, and terminology. Ability to negotiate financial and legal documentation and support system/process improvements. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset. What is in it for you? Competitive salary. Learning programs developed by our L&D department. A great opportunity to play your part in an international growth story Opportunity to work remotely. A chance to grow along with your responsibilities (national or international). Cool colleagues all over the world. Be bold and take the leap!
We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team!
At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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