The Corporate Finance department manages the Group's cash flow and debt, acting as a service centre for the affiliates. It ensures that the Group can meet its financial obligations and has sufficient financial means to implement its strategy and investment programme. The department maintains a diversified portfolio of financial counterparties, considering market conditions and uncertainties. Corporate Finance is also responsible managing risks related to foreign exchange, interest rates and counterparties.
Mission
As Corporate Financing & Hedging Manager, you will be responsible for both long-term and short-term corporate and projects financing, acting as the primary contact with banks and institutional investors. You will manage hedging and financial investments for the Fluxys Group, monitor the efficient use of cash and financing sources, and carry out treasury activities related to assets and liabilities.
Responsibilities
Corporate and Project Financing
* Collaborate with the Corporate Finance Manager to ensure suitable and competitive financing for the Group’s financial needs
* Propose and design the most appropriate types of debt, considering the Group’s strategy and policies
* Access the capital market, lead financing projects, negotiate optimal financing conditions, and finalise transactions
* Evaluate the potential of sustainable finance and ESG instruments, proposing the most suitable options for Fluxys activities
Hedging & risk management
* Work with the back-office team to monitor and report on interest rates, exchange rates, and liquidity risks
* Propose appropriate hedging transactions and negotiate the best foreign exchange and hedging conditions
Group treasury management
* Conduct daily treasury activities, maximise returns on financial investments, and optimise cash management by monitoring short-term deposits and financing
Stakeholder Management
* Maintain an active network of relationships with banks, institutional investors, and other financial market players
* Monitor market conditions, develop market intelligence, and provide financing advisory services to a wide range of internal stakeholders (M&A, business development, subsidiaries)
* Contribute to financial due diligence exercises by providing accurate and timely information
Qualifications
* Master's degree in Finance, Economics, or Business Engineering
* Corporate and Project Financing: Proven experience in securing and managing corporate and project financing, including designing debt structures 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, cash management, and optimizing financial investments
* Strong analytical skills to evaluate financial data and provide accurate reporting
* In-depth understanding of financial markets, including market conditions and trends
* Comprehensive knowledge of various debt instruments and their applications
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders
* Strong negotiation skills to secure optimal financing and hedging conditions
* Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and build strong partnerships
* Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced 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
* Fluency in English, Dutch, and/or French