Cash Management & Trade Finance Expert

Location

Rome, Italy

Mission

The Cash Management & Trade Finance Expert will ensure that the BU has sufficient liquidity and the appropriate financing instruments to support daily operations and long-term projects.
The role covers daily cash management, medium- and long-term liquidity planning, and full responsibility for trade finance activities, including the management of guarantees, letters of credit, and the design of financing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Cash Management and Controlling




• Monitor and optimize s/t cash flow ensuring adequate liquidity for operational needs.


• Optimize liquidity (short-term investments, deposits)


• Prepare short-, medium- and long-term cash flow forecasts


• Execute BU payments and follow collections


• Bank account management: account opening (including KYC and documentation), ongoingadministration, and process automation to ensure efficiency and compliance


• Maintain and develop local relationships with banks and other financial institutions to facilitate smoothcash management and trade finance operations.


• Generate comprehensive liquidity and treasury reports for Corporate and senior management


• Work closely with Corporate treasury and the rest of finance, accounting, FPM and other operation teamsto ensure alignment.
  
  
  




• Trade Finance




• Structure and manage letters of credit and bank guarantees


• Negotiate with banks to secure competitive trade finance conditions


• Design and implement project Capex financing solutions aimed at optimizing the BU’s cash flow andcontributing to Zelestra’s overall liquidity position. Non-recourse to Parent Company


• Mitigate counterparty and country risks through appropriate financial instruments


• Forecast and monitor utilization of guarantee lines with banks and insurers to ensure sufficient capacityfor upcoming projects
  
  

• Tools And Processes




• Apply and comply with the processes and tools defined by Corporate Treasury, ensuring consistency across the Group.


• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and reliability in all treasury and trade finance operations.


• Use SAP Treasury and Trade Finance modules to automate and streamline processes.


• Guarantee full integration with accounting, controlling, and reporting systems.


• Support the implementation of best practices in treasury reporting and financing processes.

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field

Technical and Soft Skills

• Excellent knowledge of Italian is required.


• Advanced level of English (minimum C1 level, written and spoken) is required.


• Proficiency in Spanish at a professional level is considered a plus.


• Proficiency in SAP Treasury/SAC and other advanced financial tools (is a plus)


• Deep understanding of liquidity management, forecasting techniques, and financial risk management.


• Advanced Excel skills.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.


• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience reporting to senior leadership.


• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.


• Proactive mindset, initiative, and ability to work independently while collaborating effectively withstakeholders.

Previous Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in treasury, financial planning, or corporate finance roles, preferablywithin multinational organizations.


• Proven expertise in SAP Treasury modules and advanced financial systems.


• Strong background in cash management, liquidity forecasting, and trade finance


• Knowledge in Financial Risks and Insurance highly valuable

What we offer

• A strategic and high‑impact role within Zelestra’s growth roadmap.


• Dynamic, innovative, and merit‑driven environment.


• Career opportunities and professional development in a growing multinational company with a highly qualified team.


• Permanent contract.


• Flexible compensation.


• Full working day.


• Smart working 9 days per month

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