Cash & Banking Operations Specialist

Attractive to this Role 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 Azelis is a leading global innovation service provider in the specialty chemical and food ingredients industry, present in 63 countries across the globe with over 3,800 employees. Our knowledgeable teams of industry, market and technical experts are each dedicated to a specific market within Life Sciences and Industrial Chemicals. We offer a lateral value chain of complementary products to more than 59,000 customers, supported by +2,700 principal relationships, creating a turnover of €4.1 billion (2022). Azelis Group NV is listed on Euronext Brussels under ticker AZE. Across our extensive network of more than 60 application laboratories, our award-winning staff help develop formulations and provide technical guidance throughout the customers’ product development process. We combine a global market reach with a local footprint to offer a reliable, integrated, and unique digital service to local customers and attractive -business opportunities to principals. Top industry-rated by Sustainalytics, Azelis is a leader in sustainability. We believe in building and nurturing solid, honest and transparent relationships with our people and partners. Impact through ideas. Innovation through formulation. Azelis Americas is an equal opportunity workplace. 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Azelis Americas’ U.S. entities participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Azelis is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. Azelis Americas is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during our application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at human.resources@azelis.com.