Job Description

About Us

Cero Generation is a leading IPP, specialised in developing, constructing and operating solar energy and battery storage projects, accelerating the delivery of a net-zero future across Europe.

Powered by an experienced team that brings world-class industry, commercial, engineering and environmental expertise to its projects, Cero is active through every stage of the lifecycle, from planning and construction to operation. It works closely with local development partners, suppliers and stakeholders to deliver high-impact projects that positively benefit the environment and community.    

Cero Generation is a Macquarie Asset Management portfolio company, operating on a stand-alone basis.

About the role

Cero’s Treasury Analyst will have a broad range of responsibilities in a dynamic role that covers a variety of traditional front and back office Treasury tasks. You will play a crucial role in optimising our cash flow, improving efficiency within our Treasury operations and ensuring compliance with Treasury policy. Reporting to the Senior Treasury Manager, you’ll also collaborate with wider Finance and the Cero business. The successful candidate will be a key pillar in helping us to build a Treasury function for the future in a growing business.

Main accountabilities

• Cash Management: You will be responsible for Cero’s cash, maintaining cash forecasts, monitoring Group liquidity and executing appropriate transfers, FX transactions and money market deposits.

• Payments: Cero Treasury manages payments for the entire Group. You’ll play a part in this by processing payroll and approving supplier payments.

• Bank Administration: Cero manages many bank accounts and relationships; you’ll be a key contact for all bank account management, keeping our mandates, KYC and AML requirements up to date.

• Intercompany Funding: You’ll propose funding drawdowns and oversee the Group’s intercompany funding arrangements, including monthly tracking and reconciliation of the Group’s intercompany loans.

• Systems Expert: You will become an expert on our Treasury Management System and e-banking systems, administering user changes and supporting system enhancements.

• Reporting: You’ll be instrumental in preparing cash and debt reporting, completing month-end Treasury activities and ensuring timely and accurate information is provided to key stakeholders.

• Projects/Risk Management: You will support the team with the periodic valuation of interest rate swaps and contribute to ad hoc projects as they arise.

What will you need to succeed in the role?

Experience (essential):

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a dynamic, fast-paced Treasury function

• Strong understanding of cash management, forecasting and analysis

• Bank account management and European KYC/AML processes

• Strong understanding of intercompany funding structures

• Knowledge of e-banking systems and European payment methods

• Exceptional Excel skills

Experience (desirable):

• TMS experience, ideally FIS Integrity

• E-banking or system administration

• Hedging and financial risk management processes

• Preparation of internal and shareholder reporting

Skills:

• The successful candidate will:

• Thrive in a complex, fast-paced environment

• Be sharp, proactive and exceptionally organised

• Take an analytical and methodical approach to solving problems

• Take a strict approach to controlling risk and applying controls

• Be cool, calm and collected

Working with Cero Generation

Our shared culture is all about doing the right thing for our company, our people and the world around us.

We’re passionate about renewable energy and the vital role it can play in safeguarding the future of our planet. That’s why we’re all committed to collaborating to achieve excellence in our field to deliver better outcomes for all.

We’re led by a simple promise to all our people: you’ll get back what you put in.

We’ll empower you to deliver on our commitments and reward you for achieving the high standards that we set.

Diversity, inclusion & privacy

Cero Generation understands the importance of diversity and inclusion. We value the innovation and creativity that diversity of thought brings. The one thing we all have in common is our focus on high performance. If you are capable, motivated and can deliver, we want you on our team. Cero Generation is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including colour and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief. We facilitate a range of flexible working arrangements within our teams. Talk to us about what flexibility may be available.

Cero Generation respects the privacy of the people we deal with and we uphold high standards of privacy practice and security. Our privacy policy is available on our website at cerogeneration.com