As Treasury Manager, you will be responsible for managing ARX Robotics' liquidity, cash flow, and financial risk. Reporting to the Lead of FP&A, you will ensure optimal cash management, support funding activities, and contribute to the financial planning process in a fast-growing defense technology environment. 

Responsibilities

Cash & Liquidity Management 

• Manage daily cash positions and ensure adequate liquidity across all accounts 

• Develop and maintain short-, medium-, and long-term cash flow forecasts 

• Optimize cash pooling and intercompany cash flows 

Financial Planning & Reporting 

• Provide treasury-related input to FP&A processes (budgets, forecasts, actuals) 

• Prepare regular treasury reports including cash positions, debt levels, and covenant compliance 

• Track and report on key treasury KPIs (e.g., DSO, DPO, working capital metrics) 

Banking & Funding 

• Manage banking relationships and negotiate terms and conditions 

• Support debt financing activities, credit facilities, and guarantee structures 

• Oversee bank account administration and signatory management 

Risk Management 

• Identify and manage financial risks including FX, interest rate, and counterparty risk 

• Develop and implement hedging strategies where applicable 

• Ensure compliance with internal treasury policies and risk frameworks 

Working Capital Optimization 

• Collaborate with procurement and commercial teams on payment terms (receivables & payables) 

• Manage advance payment structures, bank guarantees, and letters of credit — particularly relevant in the defense project business 

• Drive initiatives to optimize the cash conversion cycle 

Compliance & Governance 

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including sanctions and export control considerations relevant to treasury activities 

• Support internal and external audits on treasury-related topics 

Operational Procurement Leadership

• Lead and develop the operational procurement team, driving performance, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Establish clear processes, KPIs, and reporting to ensure efficient procurement execution

Procurement Execution & Supplier Coordination

• Own end-to-end procurement operations, including purchase order management, order tracking, and delivery follow-ups
• Ensure material availability to support production and R&D timelines
• Manage day-to-day supplier communication and resolve delivery, quality, and invoicing issues
• Monitor and improve supplier performance (on-time delivery, lead times, responsiveness)

Supply Continuity & Issue Resolution

• Ensure stable supply of direct materials across production and development
• Identify and mitigate short-term supply risks and bottlenecks
• Lead escalation management for critical supply issues

Process & Systems Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement and standardization of procurement processes and workflows
• Improve system usage and data accuracy (e.g. SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud)
• Increase transparency through structured reporting and operational insights

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with engineering, production, logistics, and finance teams
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and production ramp-ups from an operational procurement perspective
• Maintain and develop treasury policies, procedures, and internal controls 

Your Profile

• Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field 
• 3–5+ years of experience in a treasury or corporate finance role 
• Strong understanding of cash management, financial instruments, and banking products 
• Experience with cash flow forecasting and working capital management 
• Proficiency in SAP 4/Hana and treasury management tools 
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with FP&A tools is a plus 
• Fluent in English; German is a strong advantage 
• High attention to detail combined with a hands-on, solution-oriented mindset 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, scaling environment 
• Awareness of compliance and regulatory requirements in a defense context is a plus 

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A shaping role in an emerging dual use company
• Opportunity to work with a highly innovative, international, and dynamic team
• Room for professional growth and development
• Participation in the company's success, with access to regular events, knowledge exchange and meetups

As Lead of FP&A, you will be the central driver of financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision support at ARX Robotics. Reporting directly to the Director Finance, you will build and lead the FP&A function, deliver actionable financial insights to the leadership team, and ensure robust planning processes that support the company's growth trajectory in the European defense market. 

Key Responsibilities 

Financial Planning & Budgeting 

• Own and drive the annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning 

• Develop and maintain integrated financial models covering P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow 

• Coordinate cross-functional input from engineering, operations, commercial, and HR to build consolidated plans 

Business Performance Analysis 

• Deliver monthly and quarterly financial performance reporting to the C-Level and board 

• Conduct variance analysis (actuals vs. budget vs. forecast) and provide clear, actionable commentary 

• Track and report on key financial and operational KPIs across the business 

Strategic Decision Support 

• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the Director Finance, CFO and wider leadership team 

• Provide financial analysis and business cases for strategic initiatives, including new product launches, market entry, partnerships, and M&A opportunities 

• Model and evaluate different growth scenarios and their financial implications 

Revenue & Project Controlling 

• Support revenue forecasting and project-level financial tracking in collaboration with commercial and program management teams 

• Analyze project margins, milestone-based revenue recognition, and advance payment structures 

• Drive visibility into unit economics and fully loaded cost structures 

Working Capital & Cash Flow 

• Oversee cash flow planning and forecasting in collaboration with the Treasury Manager 

• Monitor working capital KPIs (DSO, DPO, DIO) and drive optimization initiatives 

• Ensure alignment between operational plans and liquidity requirements 

Team Leadership & Process Building 

• Build, lead, and develop the FP&A team as the company scales 

• Establish scalable FP&A processes, tools, and reporting standards 

• Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of planning and BI tools 

• Foster a data-driven culture across the finance function and the broader organization 

Stakeholder & Investor Reporting 

• Prepare financial materials for board meetings, investor updates, and funding rounds 
• Support the Director Finance and CFO in external reporting requirements and stakeholder communication 
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of financial narratives across all reporting channels 

Your Profile

• Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CFA is a plus 
• 6-10+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or management consulting with a strong financial focus 
• Proven track record of building or significantly scaling an FP&A function 
• Deep expertise in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and business case development 
• Strong understanding of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow dynamics 
• Experience with project-based or milestone-driven revenue models is highly desirable 
• Proficiency in ERP systems and modern FP&A/BI tools (e.g., SAP 4/Hana Public Cloud, Looker Studios, or similar) 
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills - ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights for non-finance stakeholders 
• Fluent in English; German is a strong advantage 
• Leadership experience with a hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset 
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, scaling environment with evolving processes
• Awareness of defense industry dynamics, compliance requirements, or public-sector contracting is a plus 

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A shaping role in an emerging dual use company
• Opportunity to work with a highly innovative, international, and dynamic team
• Room for professional growth and development
• Participation in the company's success, with access to regular events, knowledge exchange and meetups