Senior Interim Head of Treasury
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Interim Head of Treasury to lead and manage the treasury function within a complex multi-entity organization. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will be responsible for liquidity management, funding activities, treasury risk management, governance, and operational continuity. This 12-month assignment includes leadership of a small treasury team and close collaboration with finance, accounting, tax, legal, and external financial partners.
Key Responsibilities
Treasury & Liquidity Management
* Oversee daily cash positioning, cash pooling, intercompany funding, and liquidity planning.
* Lead short- and medium-term cash flow forecasting and variance analysis.
* Support working capital optimization initiatives and improve cash management processes.
* Manage investments of surplus cash within approved risk parameters.
Funding & Banking Relationships
* Execute funding operations, including loans, credit facilities, and intercompany financing.
* Monitor financial covenants and lender reporting obligations.
* Manage relationships with banks and financial institutions, including KYC processes and service negotiations.
* Optimize banking structures, fees, and cash management solutions.
Treasury Risk Management
* Monitor and manage interest rate and counterparty risks.
* Ensure compliance with treasury policies, controls, and documentation requirements.
* Maintain robust treasury governance and segregation of duties.
Systems, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
* Own treasury reporting covering liquidity, debt, cash flow, exposures, and funding.
* Ensure effective use of treasury systems, particularly Kyriba and payment platforms such as Isabel.
* Drive treasury process improvements, automation initiatives, and system enhancements.
* Support knowledge transfer and transition planning for the permanent successor.
Leadership & Governance
* Lead, coach, and develop treasury team members.
* Partner with internal stakeholders across finance and business units.
* Support audits, compliance reviews, and treasury control frameworks.
* Define and monitor treasury KPIs and proactively manage risks.
Required Experience & Skills
* 10+ years of treasury experience in a corporate or group treasury environment.
* Proven leadership experience managing treasury operations and teams.
* Strong expertise in:
o Liquidity management
o Cash pooling
o Treasury risk management
o Funding and debt instruments
o Banking relationship management
* Mandatory experience with Kyriba.
* Strong knowledge of Isabel or similar payment platforms.
* Advanced Excel and treasury reporting capabilities.
* Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Engineering, or a related discipline.
* Treasury certification is considered an advantage.
Languages
* Fluent in English.
* Fluent in either Dutch or French.
Assignment Details
* Role: Senior Treasury Advisor / Interim Head of Treasury
* Duration: Approximately 12 months
* Start Date: August (to be confirmed)
* Location: Kortenberg, Belgium
* Work Arrangement: On-site with home-working flexibility
Ideal Profile
A hands-on treasury leader who can combine strategic oversight with operational execution, ensuring strong treasury governance, funding management, risk control, and business continuity during a transitional period.
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