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
About us
ARX is a dual-use technology company that specializes in developing autonomous unmanned systems and sensors for the European defence sector. Our dual-use unmanned ground systems and sensors assist NATO Armies and civilian first responders in tackling their most challenging problems by providing them with training and information to make better decisions and take effective actions in life-or-death situations.
As our team continues to expand rapidly, we are seeking motivated candidates who are excited to work in a highly energetic, creative, and innovative team dedicated to developing autonomous systems for challenging environments. We operate in a dynamic sector where collaboration, sharing innovative ideas, and developing novel problem-solving strategies are ingrained in our work culture.
If you are passionate about overcoming challenges that have a real impact on the security of our democracies, apply here to join ARX and help shape the future of dual-use technology!
ARX is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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