Cash Management & Trade Finance Expert

Overview

Location: Rome, Italy

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 management of guarantees, letters of credit, and the design of financing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Cash Management and Controlling
  • Monitor and optimize short-term 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 manage collections.
  • Bank account management: account opening (including KYC and documentation), ongoing administration, and process automation to ensure efficiency and compliance.
  • Maintain and develop local relationships with banks and other financial institutions to facilitate smooth cash 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 teams to 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 and contributing 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 capacity for 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 with stakeholders.

Previous Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in treasury, financial planning, or corporate finance roles, preferably within 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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