green logistics sector , on a mission to create more
sustainable societies
and
change the way we move
through cities.
We will become the
primary provider
of
electrified last mile delivery services
through
connected solutions
and
vehicles
for our B2B partners and customers.
We are a team of
diverse
peers looking to create a future company that will grow to
100+ collaborators
over the next six months across 3 launch markets.
We aim to rapidly reach a
significant size
with sales in excess of EUR2Bn. We are thinking
big
and
fast . We will operate at the junction between electric vehicles and the digital world.
Being part of the Flexis team will offer you a strong opportunity to bring your passion, experience, and startup mindset to move forward with a more sustainable environment.
The Head of Financing & Cash Management is responsible for the company's funding strategy, cash flow to ensure liquidity, and optimal use of funds. The first responsibilities will be to ensure that the company maintains its liquidity and efficient cash flow, secures its funding, and mitigates any treasury risk. He/she will deploy the most suitable funding strategy as per the company’s situation. He/she is in charge of securing the source of funding, monitoring the Free cash flow and daily treasury, and other relevant indicators, and is also responsible for the working capital efficiency of the Company. He/she is involved, alongside the CFO, in the equity & debt operations of the Company. Accordingly, He/she will interact with all internal or external stakeholders involved in the cash situation of the company. He/she reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer of Flexis and is expected to grow his/her skills, leadership, and influence as per Flexis evolution.
Main Activities
Monitor and forecast cash flow to ensure the company’s performance and sufficient liquidity to meet its obligations.
Develop strategies to optimize cash flow, including managing working capital.
Propose and implement relevant treasury and cash flow performance indicators and reporting to management. Prepare and present regular reports on cash position, cash flow forecasts, and investment performance (jointly with the controlling team).
Fundraising and capital management: contribute actively to the process of raising capital through equity, debt, or other financial instruments.
Manage relations with banks and financial institutions to negotiate favorable terms and ensure the company’s needs are met.
Management of bank accounts, daily treasury operations, and ensure efficient use of banking services.
Identify and mitigate financial risks related to cash and liquidity, including interest rate and currency risk.
Implement controls and procedures to safeguard the Company’s financial assets and ensure compliance.
Implement treasury management systems (TMS) to enhance efficiency and accuracy of cash management processes (jointly with IS/IT team). Keep updated on technological advancements in cash management and recommend improvements.
Ensure – jointly with the Purchasing team – that payment terms applied by the Company are compatible with the treasury needs and expected performance.
Involved in Budget & financial forecasting for cash management and treasury topics.
Domains
Cash management
Treasury
Working capital
Tax
Skills
Precise and rigorous
Agile and able to adapt to complex and immature environments
Ability to work autonomously and proactively in this function set-up
Technological expertise with the latest tools required by the job
Act as a real team player, promoting collaboration and support
May be in a position to manage a team on mid-term on this function, as per company needs
Able to bring the Company into fast decision-making and ensure speed of execution
Fluent in French and professional English
Experience
8-10+ years of Finance/Cash Management/Treasury & Funding
Experience with both scale-up/independent entities and large corporations
Experience with fundraising operations in mid-cap entities
Experience in the automotive industry would be appreciated, but not mandatory.
Travel Frequency:
Frequent in the Paris area, across Flexis sites in Villebon, Technocenter Guyancourt, and also, as needed, at Lyon (Business & Sales office of Flexis)
What We Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-growing start-up environment.
Career development and growth opportunities.
Collaborative and inclusive company culture.
The chance to make a significant impact on the future of urban logistics and sustainability.