Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets.
Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal year 2025, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.8 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 55,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites.
Job DescriptionCash & Liquidity Management
• Own daily corporate liquidity positions and drive the monthly/rolling cash flow forecasting process.
• Analyze forecast-to-actual variances meticulously to improve model accuracy and advise senior management on long-term liquidity strategies.
• Oversee complex bank reconciliations and resolve critical discrepancies.
Banking & Financial Operations
• Structure and manage corporate finance transactions (Bank Guarantees, Banker's Acceptances, and new/existing credit facilities).
• Actively maintain relationship management with banks; negotiate competitive credit facilities, pricing, and ensure strict compliance with loan covenants.
• Formulate and execute FX hedging strategies; lead currency exposure identification activities to mitigate market risk.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth day-to-day treasury operations.
Reporting & Analysis
• Deliver highly analytical financial reports, cash flow dashboards, and GRC reporting for executive decision-making.
• Partner with stakeholders to align treasury forecasts with annual budgeting processes.
• Review and optimize bank fee structures, interest yields, and transactional costs.
Compliance
• Ensure absolute adherence to internal controls, treasury policies, and local/international regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary treasury liaison for internal and external audits; maintain pristine audit schedules
• Own the regular review, preparation, and formal registration of Treasury SOPs in POMs.
Improvement projects and Finance's activities
• Lead finance and treasury transformation projects, system enhancements (e.g., SAP/TMS upgrades), and process automation to drive efficiency.
• Continuously strive to simplify for an efficient Treasury function in term of system enhancements and process improvements.
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Banking, or equivalent. Professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CFA, or ACT/Treasury certifications) are highly advantageous.
- 5 to 7 years of relevant work experience in relevant field, experience in using SAP
- Demonstrated experience leading or playing a core role in treasury transformation, automation projects, or system implementations.
- Meticulous attention to detail with zero tolerance for operational error. Self-driven individual capable of driving projects independently and mentoring junior team members.
- Prior exposure working within an MNC or a large corporate environment with cross-border transactions.
Competencies
- Advanced Treasury & Financial Instruments: Deep expertise in cash management, FX related, and regulatory environments.
- Rigorous Analytical Mindset: Strong capability to dissect complex financial data, identify trends, and build scenario-based financial models.
- Systems & Tech-Savviness: Advanced proficiency in SAP (Treasury modules preferred), and MS Excel (advanced modeling)
- Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to influence external banking partners and present clear, simplified financial narratives to C-suite executives.
- Project Management: Track record of driving process optimization, automation, and Treasury SOP governance.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Banking, or an equivalent field
- 5 to 7 years of relevant work experience
- Experience using SAP
- Experience leading or contributing significantly to treasury transformation, automation projects, or system implementations
- Experience working within a multinational corporation or large corporate environment involving cross-border transactions
- Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CFA, or ACT/Treasury certification
- Advanced expertise in cash management, FX-related activities, and regulatory environments
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and financial modeling capability
- Ability to manage stakeholders, banking partners, and executive-level financial presentations
- Ability to drive process optimization, automation, project management, and Treasury SOP governance
- Meticulous attention to detail and ability to work independently while mentoring junior team members
What We Do
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2020, Continental generated sales of €37.7 billion and currently employs around 235,000 people in 58 countries and markets. In 2021, the company celebrates its 150th anniversary.
