• Spearhead global A2R process enhancements, amplifying efficiency and reliability in Finance reporting
• Oversee global Finance projects, e.g. SAP roll-out, harnessing cross-functional resources, and overseeing project trajectories
• Collaborate with group Auditors ensuring financial statement compliance with IFRS
• Draft the consolidated financial statements\' notes
• Audit the yearly financial statements for text precision
• Conduct in-depth Accounting research and lead IFRS Accounting standards\' incorporation
• Craft complex financial models for better business comprehension
• Analyse financial performance, identifying variances and underlying reasons

• Business Economics/Accounting Management qualification or qualified Accountant
• Significant consolidation, Accounting, end-to-end process, and IFRS reporting skills and experience
• Experience in global matrix organisations
• Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA and COGNOS Controller is a bonus
• A history in financial process or system implementation
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and presentation prowess
• Analytical aptitude to decode intricate problems and devise solutions

• FFA and Charter Management: Manage and oversee FFA activities, time charters, and voyage charters, ensuring precise execution and administration
• Trade Accounting: In addition to freight tasks, handle critical trade accounting responsibilities, aligning freight operations with financial records and reporting
• Laytime Calculation: Conduct accurate laytime calculations, optimizing timelines for efficiency and correctness
• Freight Operation Oversight: Provide comprehensive accounting oversight for all freight operations, ensuring transparency and financial accuracy
• System Management: Utilize advanced freight and trade accounting management systems for all-encompassing operational control
• Cross-functional Coordination: Work collaboratively across various departments to enhance and streamline both freight and trade accounting operations

• Industry Expertise: A deep understanding of FFA, time charters, voyage charters, and trade accounting principles
• Analytical Precision: Demonstrated ability in performing accurate laytime calculations and trade accounting tasks
• Financial Acumen: A robust accounting background, ideally within the freight, commodities, or a closely related sector
• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with state-of-the-art freight management and trade accounting software; advanced knowledge of systems including coding abilities would be a benefit
• Communication & Organization: Exceptional communication and organizational skills, crucial for managing complex operations
• Efficiency and Multitasking: The ability to work effectively under pressure, manage tight deadlines and juggle multiple tasks simultaneously

• FX & Interest Rate Oversight: Navigate and administer the organization\'s FX and interest rate exposures
• Cash Management: Supervise daily financial management and short-term capital forecasting for specific operational units
• Cash-Flow Forecasting: Handle and refine the organization\'s monthly monetary flow prediction process
• Internal Financial Support: Manage internal financial activities and provide financial oversight to local operational units
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Create and enhance reporting and dashboards to support Treasury and broader financial risk oversight
• Regulatory and Internal Compliance: Manage internal and external financial compliance documentation and processes

• Academic Credentials: Degree in Finance/Management or similar (an additional qualification in financial management is advantageous)
• Financial Accounting & Reporting: Comprehensive knowledge of financial accounting and reporting within the Treasury function
• Technological Skills: Expertise in Excel, familiarity with data visualization tools, and knowledge of Treasury Management Systems
• Analytical and Collaborative Skills: A mindset that amalgamates analytical thinking with a collaborative spirit and client-focused approach
• Language Proficiency: Competence in English is vital, and additional language capabilities are advantageous

On behalf of our multi-national client, we are seeking a Treasury Specialist - Back Office.

Meticulous attention to detail and a passion for financial accuracy will be rewarded with an environment of respectful entrepreneurship, where diversity is a critical part of the business\' success.

This is an opportunity to grow, to impact, and to join a unique organisation in an exciting, ever-evolving industry. 

The main duties of the Treasury Specialist - Back Office are:

• Treasury operations: Ensure the seamless management of Treasury bank activities, from payment processing to deal confirmation and query resolution

• Bank relationship management: Take charge of new bank onboarding, account openings, and maintenance of mandate documents for bank account signatories

• KYC compliance: Rigorously fulfil KYC requirements with relationship banks, maintaining impeccable standards of due diligence

• Documentation integrity: Keep all intercompany loan documentation current and ensure the integrity of data within the Treasury management system

• Financial reporting: Guarantee the timely and accurate accounting and reporting of Treasury transactions, with a special focus on month-end closing activities

• FX and interest calculations: Oversee the computation of foreign exchange and interest rate gains and losses, ensuring every figure is scrutinised and precise

The skills the Treasury Specialist - Back Office requires are:

• Educational foundation: A bachelor\'s degree in Finance or a related field lays the groundwork for your role

• Treasury experience: Solid experience in an international corporate Treasury back office demonstrates your readiness for this challenge

• Product and process knowledge: A clear understanding of Treasury products and processes, especially in cash and debt management, prepares you for complex financial undertakings

• Treasury Accounting: Your grasp of Treasury Accounting aspects will be key in maintaining financial integrity

• Technical proficiency: Advanced skills in Excel and familiarity with Coupa Treasury TMS (or similar systems) arm you with the necessary tools to succeed

• Independent and analytical: Your ability to work alone, coupled with strong analytical skills, allows you to thrive even under pressure

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

Our client in the life sciences sector is actively seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to bolster its global FP&A team.

Embedded in a culture that celebrates focus, accountability, and dedication, this role offers the chance to work in a customer-centric and multi-cultural setting, interact with strategic leaders, and progress in an international organisation.

The main responsibilities of the Financial Analyst - Cost Accounting are:

• Cost management excellence: Drive the budgeting and forecasting cycles with a sharp eye on cost control, collaborating with managers to produce detailed plans that reinforce fiscal discipline and operational growth

• Analytical vigilance: Perform in-depth monthly variance analysis, focusing on cost deviations, and furnish executive management with insightful presentations that unravel financial trends and operational cost drivers

• Margin analysis and optimisation: Work closely with business partners to dissect and optimise margins, delivering variance analysis from revenue through to manufacturing and operational expenditures, ensuring alignment with profitability targets

• Strategic cost control support: Empower business partners with financial strategies aimed at reinforcing cost efficiency across product lines, services, and long-term financial planning, assisting with margin expansion and productivity initiatives

• Process improvement and reporting: Elevate the FP&A function by enhancing reporting mechanisms, responding to business queries with accuracy, and driving process optimisation initiatives within the financial domain

Candidate profile:

• Educational foundation: A master\'s degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline - Accounting qualification preferred

• Professional experience: Good level of experience in Accounting or FP&A, with experience in Manufacturing Cost Accounting, preferably with exposure to a LEAN environment

• Analytical skills: Robust analytical and problem-solving competencies, complemented by a high degree of precision

• Regulatory proficiency: Well-versed in US GAAP and/or IFRS with the capacity to demystify complex principles for diverse stakeholders

• Technical mastery: Exceptional abilities in MS Excel, SAP, and familiarity with Accounting or planning software are critical - Power BI knowledge is advantageous

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

• Collaborate with finance leaders to manage and develop periodic treasury management and corporate finance reporting
• Resolve any broader corporate finance/legal issues through communication with the relevant departments
• Monitor the liquidity needs and cash levels of the organization, handling ad hoc treasury matters as they arise
• Oversee and enhance the cash-flow forecasting process, utilizing relevant financial modelling tools
• Evaluate foreign exchange (FX) risk positions and develop comprehensive reporting analytics; propose innovative solutions to further mitigate FX risk, including potential hedging programs
• Lead in managing internal treasury compliance documentation, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards
• Contribute to the implementation and ongoing administration of the treasury system platform across the group, with a focus on continuous process improvement

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Experience as a financial analyst in an international corporate environment; proven experience in treasury projects, bank connectivity, and automation is required
• High level of proficiency in MS Office, SAP, Hyperion/SmartView, TIS or other business intelligence and consolidation systems
• Comprehensive understanding of treasury operations, accounting principles, financial statements analysis, and consolidation principles
• Excellent command of English; proficiency in German is a plus
• A proactive, service-oriented individual with excellent communication skills, and a strong inclination towards continuous improvement