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Take ownership of banking and cash operations across EMEA, with direct exposure to key stakeholders and financial partners.
Go beyond daily operations by driving automation, process improvements, and system enhancements.
Work on complex topics such as factoring, intercompany interest, cash pooling, and large-value transactions.
Play a key role in harmonizing and optimizing processes across multiple countries and entities.
Actively contribute to automation initiatives and efficiency gains, including within Dynamics D365.
Participate in integration of new entities and banking setups following acquisitions.
Build deep expertise in banking structures, financial processes, systems, and governance in an international environment.
Join a finance team focused on quality, professionalism, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
Be part of a publicly listed company (Euronext Brussels), offering structure, visibility, and growth opportunities.
Azelis is a leading global distributor of specialty chemicals and innovative ingredients, representing first-class manufacturers across various industries. Our activities are built on decades of experience. Founded in 2001, the company has grown rapidly both organically and through acquisitions and is now present in 63 countries, with 100+ legal entities. We employ more than 4,200 people globally with offices across Europe, Middle East and Africa, the United States, Canada, Latin Americas, as well as Asia Pacific. Our business is industry-focused and organized around Market Segments. Life Sciences includes a.o.: Personal Care, Home Care & Industrial Cleaning, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Food & Nutrition, Animal Nutrition, and Agricultural & Environmental Solutions. Industrial Chemicals covers a.o.: CASE, Rubber & Plastic Additives, Lubricants & Metal Working Fluids
Mission
We are looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented Cash & Banking Operations Specialist to strengthen our EMEA Finance team. The role is based at our offices in Croatia, reporting to the Regional OTC Manager (EMEA). This position plays a key role in ensuring secure, efficient, and controlled banking and cash operations across the region.
You will be responsible for building and maintaining a robust banking landscape, ensuring the
accurate and timely execution of financial flows, and safeguarding compliance with internal policies
and external requirements.
In addition, this role plays a critical part in driving continuous improvement by challenging existing
processes, enhancing system capabilities (including Dynamics D365), and leading automation
initiatives to increase efficiency, scalability, and control.
Main accountabilities
BANKING OPERATIONS & GOVERNANCE
Manage and maintain bank accounts across EMEA, including setup, closure, and integration with ERP systems
Act as key contact for banking partners (e.g., ING, BNP, Citibank and other banks)
Oversee banking platforms (e.g., InsideBusiness), including user access, controls, and account linking
Support onboarding of new entities and bank relationships
CASH OPERATIONS
Support on cash allocation and bank postings
Ensure accurate and timely execution of cash-related transactions
FINANCIAL FLOWS & INTEREST MANAGEMENT
Maintain and update interest-related data (e.g., EURIBOR, transfer pricing rates)
Coordinate and prepare intercompany interest calculations and settlements
Manage cash pooling-related activities, including interest flows and reconciliations
Support preparation of periodic reporting on interest balances and movements
FACTORING MANAGEMENT
Coordinate factoring activities with banking partners (e.g., ING, BNP)
Oversee submissions, reconciliations, and postings
Ensure alignment between factoring transactions and accounting records
SYSTEMS & PROCESS OWNERSHIP
Own the setup and maintenance of bank accounts and bank journals in D365
Define and maintain correct ledger mappings for banking activities
Drive standardization and optimization of banking and cash processes across entities
Support system enhancements, integrations, and automation initiatives
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & AUTOMATION
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, standardization, and control
Lead and support automation initiatives (e.g., bank integrations, reconciliation improvements, optimization of existing files and tools)
Challenge existing ways of working and drive scalable, future-proof solutions
Collaborate with Finance, IT, and external partners to optimize system capabilities
AUDIT & COMPLIANCE
Act as key point of contact for external auditors on banking-related topics
Maintain accurate bank account listings, mandates, and supporting documentation
Manage bank confirmations and external lender interactions
Ensure proper documentation and audit trail for all banking and cash processes
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
Act as SPOC for regional and local teams on banking and cash-related queries
Provide guidance and support on banking setup and issue resolution
Coordinate regular follow-ups with banking partners on outstanding items
Experience & Education
Bachelor's degree in finance & accounting, business or a related field
Proven experience in banking operations, cash management, or finance operations
Experience working with international banking platforms (e.g., ING InsideBusiness)
Familiarity with AR accounting entries and analysis
Familiarity with factoring, intercompany flows, and audit requirements
Accurate, efficient and organized with the ability to prioritize tasks as needed
Excellent negotiation, communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
Hands on personality
Advanced computer skills in ERP systems, preferably in Dynamics D365.
Proficient Excel knowledge, experience with PowerApps and PowerBi is a plus
To be able to work independently in a fast paced environment
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Team player
Cultural awareness: to be able to work with different cultures and in multiple countries
Excellent knowledge of English. Any other language is a plus.
What we offer:
Permanent employment
Work in a dynamic and international work environment
Hybrid work model
Opportunities for continuous learning and advancement
Extensive Benefits package