Head of Group Financing (m/f/d) at METRO/MAKRO

Dusseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Treasury Management, Liquidity Risk, Debt Issuance, Financial Instruments, Financial Reporting, Analysis, Forecasting, Valuation, Communication, Team Player, SAP, MS Office, English, German

Industry

Wholesale

Description

Company Description METRO is a leading international food wholesaler which specialises in serving the needs of hotels, restaurants, and caterers (HoReCa) as well as independent merchants (Traders). Around the world, METRO has approx. 15 million customers who benefit from the wholesale company’s unique multichannel mix: customers can purchase their goods in one of the large stores in their area as well as by delivery (Food Service Distribution, FSD) – all digitally supported and connected. In parallel, METRO MARKETS is being developed as an international online marketplace for the needs of professional customers which has been growing and expanding continuously since 2019. Acting sustainably is one of the company principles of METRO which has been listed in various sustainability indices and rankings, including MSCI, Sustainalytics and CDP. METRO operates in more than 30 countries and employs over 85,000 people worldwide. In financial year 2023/24, METRO generated sales of €31 billion. At METRO, we have set ourselves ambitious goals with our “sCore” growth strategy which is closely accompanied by our Fundamentals. These shared values provide us with rules of conduct that are binding for everyone at METRO, in all countries and companies. Our commitment to wholesale is at the forefront of our mission, and we are constantly striving to improve. With our ONE METRO spirit, everyone stands together, bringing curiosity, determination, courage, drive, commitment, and trust. Find out more about METRO at careers.metroag.de. Job Description Your tasks: Treasury: Manage daily Corporate Treasury market and liquidity risks, and long-term funding and capital needs. Responsibility: Implement DCM measures, including documentation preparation and contract negotiation for credit lines and guarantees. Strategy: Develop and execute hedging strategies, including valuation of financial instruments. Routine: Oversee Debt Issuance Programme and participate in financial closings. Communication: Serve as primary contact for auditors, internal counterparts, investors, creditors, and banks on treasury-related matters. Qualifications Your profile: Education: University degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience). Expertise: Several years of professional experience in banking or corporate treasury, with extensive DCM expertise as well as strong knowledge of financial reporting, analysis, forecasting, and valuation. Experience: Thorough understanding of corporate financing, financial instruments, regulatory requirements, and accounting standards. Digital skills: Proficiency in SAP (Treasury Module) or equivalent and MS Office applications Language skills: Both, fluent in English and in German (C1/C2). Soft Skills: Team player with strong communication and analytical skills. Additional Information What we offer: Work-life balance: Flexible working hours with the option of mobile working in agreement with your line manager, 30 days of holidays. Training: A comprehensive training offer via our own training center or externally. Well-being: Health days with lots of health checks and information about your well-being, company medical care including a range of preventive services, such as flu shots, OTHEB employee assistance program. Exciting life on campus: Free gym and sports classes, Rioba coffee bar, canteen with discounted meals for employees, many campus events. Discounts: discounted Jobticket as well as discounts in our wholesale stores and at many partner companies. Comfort: Good transport connections, free parking spaces, JobBike. Company pension plan: You will receive a contribution to your company pension. Family driven: Three daycare centers for children on campus, support of holiday camps for children of employees.

Responsibilities

Manage daily corporate treasury market and liquidity risks, and oversee long-term funding and capital needs. Serve as the primary contact for auditors, internal counterparts, investors, creditors, and banks on treasury-related matters.