Job Description

Richemont, one of the world leaders in the luxury sector, has various Houses specializing in jewelry, watches and high-end accessories.Each Maison proudly embodies a tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont strives to preserve the heritage and identity specific to each of them.At the same time, we are committed to innovating and designing new products in line with the values ​​of our Houses, through a process of permanent creativity.

BACKGROUND

We are looking forward to welcoming you as our new Treasury Manager to our Finance Department in Fribourg, where you will join a department of about 80 colleagues.

In this role, you will be responsible for the effective management of the entity’s financial assets and liabilities, ensuring optimal liquidity, mitigating financial risks, and supporting strategic financial objectives. This role requires proactivity with strong analytical skills and a comprehensive understanding of treasury operations, financial markets, and banking relationships.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

Reporting to the Payment Factory Manager and based in Fribourg, your responsibilities will encompass, but are not limited to, the following key areas:

Core Operational & Liquidity Management

• Optimize domestic cash pooling for efficient utilization and minimal borrowing.

  • Manage sweep limits considering bank cut-offs and cash flows.

  • Oversee domestic credit facilities for liquidity support.

• Coordinate intercompany netting for goods purchases and treasury flows.

• Develop and refine cash flow forecasting for liquidity needs.

• Manage bank accounts (opening, closing, maintenance) and signatory mandates.

• Manage and report intercompany financial flows:

  • Track and administer intercompany loans.

  • Review and report external borrowings.

  • Oversee dividend repatriation and distribution.

• Monitor open financial positions (investments, borrowings, FX hedging).

• Develop and maintain treasury dashboards and KPIs for local Finance Director, leveraging existing reports.

Strategic, Analytical & Relationship Management

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Group Treasury, Tax, Legal, etc.) to align treasury activities with company objectives and regulations.

• Cultivate strong bank relationships with Group Treasury, evaluating services and suggesting improvements.

• Collaborate with AP, AR, and operations to optimize working capital and cash conversion.

• Support TMS setup; explore and implement new treasury technologies (ERP, TMS, Netting center), automation, and digitalization for efficiency.

• Benchmark and collaborate with other regions on Payment Factory best practices.

• Monitor bank guarantees (issuance, renewal, cancellation) for compliance and regular review.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Primary contact for treasury accounting, ensuring accurate recording and reporting per policies and standards.

• Ensure treasury activities comply with internal policies, controls, regulations, and legal requirements.

• Design, implement, and monitor treasury internal controls; support internal and external audits.

HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?

Personal, methodological and social skills

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Capacity to anticipate internal and external business issues that may impact results

Education, experience and core competencies

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or similar. A professional certification (e.g., CTP, CFA) is a plus.

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in corporate treasury or a related financial role, preferably within a multinational environment.

• Good understanding of financial markets, treasury products, and risk management principles.

• Proficiency with Treasury Management Systems (TMS) and financial reporting tools.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

WHAT MAKES OUR GROUP DIFFERENT?

Our true power does not lie in our similarities but in the rich diversity of our arts, cultures, and human skills, as well as our specific ability to foster untapped potential.

- We value, collegiality, Courage, Curiosity, Empathy, Humility and Integrity.
- We care for the world we live in.

YOUR JOURNEY WITH US

Your application will be carefully reviewed by our recruitment teams, who will give you a follow-up shortly. If your profile is selected, we will contact you for an initial phone interview. The next step will be an interview with the Managers and our HR Business Partner.

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