Corporate Finance Manager

Job Description:

In collaboration with the Corporate Finance Manager, you will contribute to both long-term & short-term corporate and project financing. Additionally, you will manage hedging activities for group, produce reports and oversee treasury operations related to assets and liabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Financing and Hedging Negotiation

Collaborate with the Corporate Finance Manager to:

• Negotiate optimal terms for Financing arrangements, foreign exchange transactions and hedging instruments

• Propose tailored financing solutions for both core operations and new business initiatives

• Monitor financial markets and assess risk exposure to inform hedging strategies

Debt and Equity Funding Execution

Partner with the Corporate Finance Manager to:

• Access financial markets to secure funding aligned with the Group’s evolving needs

• Build and maintain strong relationships with banks and institutional investors

• Evaluate funding requirements and market conditions to determine the most suitable debt instruments

• Design and structure innovative financial products when needed

• Lead the execution of debt-raising processes and close transactions efficiently

• Ensure full compliance with regulatory reporting and accounting standards

Hedging and Risk Management

• Monitor interest rate, foreign exchange, and liquidity risks in collaboration with the backoffice team

• Recommend and implement appropriate hedging strategies to mitigate financial risks

• Negotiate competitive terms for hedging and FX transactions

Treasury Reporting and Accounting

• Oversee treasury reporting and accounting related to interest rate, FX, and liquidity positions

• Supervise financing activities

• Ensure accurate execution and documentation of hedge accounting in line with applicable standards

Stakeholder Management and Internal Support

Together with the Corporate Finance Manager you will:

• Maintain an active network of financial market stakeholders, including banks and investors

• Provide market intelligence and financing insights across the Group

• Support internal departments with financial due diligence, particularly in M&A and strategic projects

Requirements

- Master degree in finance, economics, business engineering

- Corporate and Project Financing: Proven experience in securing and managing corporate and project financing, including designing debt structure, and accessing capital markets

- Hedging and Risk Management: Expertise in monitoring and managing interest rates, exchange rates, and liquidity risks, as well as negotiating hedging transactions

- Proficiency in daily treasury activities

- Strong analytical skills to evaluate financial data and provide accurate reporting

- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and build strong partnerships

- Ability to thrive in a dynamic and demanding environment

- Ability to maintain and expand a network of relationships with banks, investors, and financial market players

- A keen interest in the energy transition and related sustainable finance concepts

- Fluent English, Dutch, and/or French