Treasurer Americas

Meyer Burger - WORK FOR A VISION

Meyer Burger is bringing solar manufacturing back to the US. Our goal is not only to produce the best and most sustainable solar modules in the world, but also to be a truly green company, building a brand that sets new standards for the entire solar industry.

We are a Swiss headquartered manufacturer of high-performance solar cells and modules with production sites in Germany supported by more than 1,200 employees globally. We combine cutting-edge technology with a 70-year history of development and deployment of world-class products. Our experience and culture gives us the courage to lead photovoltaics into a new era. We are now investing in the U.S., bringing our first overseas production plant to Goodyear, Arizona, creating hundreds of jobs.

We are looking for employees who want to create rather than manage, who want to break new grounds as part of a committed team, and bring about lasting change. Become part of something big! Shape the energy generation of the future together with us! If you want to successfully drive the energy transition to 100% renewables and create a premium brand, we look forward to receiving your application as Treasurer.

The Role:

The Treasurer will direct the financial operations of the company including financing, planning, investing, risk management and other financial matters.

Your contribution to our vision (responsibilities):

• Manages cash, short-term investments, foreign exchange flows and bank relations of our US entities.
• Responsible for intragroup financing and supports external funding projects.
• Short and medium-term cash forecasting for the US entities.
• Support and participate in ad-hoc Group Treasury projects.
• Assists and maintains bank connectivity system and system integration to ERP system.
• Your cooperation and support with regular bank and financial covenants reporting and the annual and half-year financial statements is required.
• Support the cash conversion cycle and backup the accounting team, e.g. approve payments.
• Informs management and monitors currency, interest rates and commodity price trends and forecasts.
• Support implementation of relevant treasury policies and procedures in US.
• Local insurance coordinator and contact to insurance broker firm, support case management, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

You bring :

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business Administration, Economics, or other related discipline.
• Five years + more of related experience required in the industrial, preferred manufacturing industry.
• Hands-on mentality and the flexibility to find your way in a very dynamic environment. Trustworthy, high ethical standards.
• Strong understanding of debt instruments, financial principles, cash management, and risk analysis.
• Knowledge of US banking services and pricing, financial regulations and compliance, including banking, tax and transfer pricing regulations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
• Understanding of liquidity planning and finance.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. You work independently, reliably and accurately.
• Occasional travel within the U.S. and Europe.

Desirable/A PLUS:

• CTP qualification; Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of a Treasury Management (TMS) or bank connectivity system and SAP.
• Capital and private market funding experience, knowledge of governmental loan programs (e.g. DOE).
• Experience as an insurance coordinator for a corporation.
• First experience with AI and RPA tools, e.g. in cash forecasting, reporting or other areas.
• Interest to take on new responsibilities in future, e.g. investor relations, senior treasury position.
• Bilingual: Spanish or German.

Position is subject to pre-employment background check and drug screen.