Workload: 100%

Axpo is Switzerland's largest producer of renewable energy, as well as an international leader in energy trading and the marketing of solar and wind power. We develop innovative energy solutions for our customers based on state-of-the-art technologies in over 30 countries in Europe, the USA and Asia. Around 6,000 employees work on exciting and challenging tasks, contribute their ideas and solutions and put them into practice.

Integrated in Axpo Group Treasury, The Treasury Back Office Leader will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring efficient back-office operations, including the accurate processing of treasury transactions, accounting, and settlements. This role requires a hands-on attitude and solid expertise in Accounting and SAP, coupled with a deep understanding of treasury processes, to support the organization’s treasury activities and maintain financial accuracy and compliance.

What you will do:

Treasury Transaction Processing & Settlements:

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of treasury transactions, including FX and derivatives transactions.

• Oversee the confirmation, settlement, and reconciliation of treasury deals, adhering to internal controls and compliance requirements.

• Resolve discrepancies in transaction settlements and liaise with counterparties to address and reconcile issues promptly.

Treasury Accounting & Reconciliation:

• Ensure accurate and timely posting of treasury-related accounting entries and month-end close processes.

• Prepare financial reporting related to treasury activities to ensure compliance with regulatory and financial standards.

SAP & Treasury Management System (‘TMS’, namely Kyriba):

• Oversee and optimize SAP and TMS usage within treasury back-office operations, ensuring data integrity and system accuracy.

• Address SAP and TMS requirements, updates, and enhancements.

• Develop and implement procedures to streamline SAP and TMS processes and ensure system utilization aligns with industry’s best practices.

Process Improvement & Compliance:

• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance back-office processes and drive operational efficiencies.

• Maintain and improve controls over treasury activities, adhering to internal and external audit and compliance requirements.

• Ensure policies and procedures are documented, followed, and compliant with company and regulatory standards.

Reporting:

• Advanced knowledge in data visualization and reporting with Power BI, including developing and refining dashboards, creating automated reports, and performing data transformations to support Treasury insights and decision-making.

• Experience in leveraging Power BI for real-time analytics, providing key stakeholders with actionable insights into cash flows, risk exposures, and other Financial and Treasury metrics.

Access to TMS:

• Coordinate and manage user access requests for all Treasury systems, ensuring timely setup, modification, and deactivation of user accounts.

• Assign roles and permissions based on user needs and in compliance with internal policies.

• Conduct regular audits of user access rights within Treasury systems to ensure compliance with internal policies.

Team Leadership & Collaboration:

• Lead and develop the Treasury back-office team, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment.

• Provide guidance and support to team members in developing expertise in treasury accounting and back-office operations.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Treasury Front Office, Accounting, and IT, to support treasury operations and optimize workflows.

What you bring & who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in treasury operations, accounting, or a similar role, with a focus on back-office processes.
  
• Proven experience managing teams and demonstrated ability to work independently without close physical proximity to other team members.
  
• Strong proficiency in SAP (minimum of 5 years of experience) and experience with TMS (Kyriba preferably).
  
• Solid knowledge of treasury operations, accounting principles, and transaction processing.
  
• Fluent in English. German or other European languages are a plus.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

About the team:

Our team is focused to always priories a good cooperation. We're not only work in an interdisciplinary way but also work in a closely connected network nationally and internationally. Our dynamic and team-oriented work environment allows you a lot of freedom and flexibility to implement your ideas and solutions. Your skills will fulfill our team to its best.