Vice President, Treasury Management

Role overview

A major corporate group operating in Germany is seeking a Vice President of Treasury Management to oversee banking partnerships, liquidity planning, and cash management at a senior leadership level. This position is handled by Tessera Partners for a confidential client.

The role bridges strategic finance and high-level relationship management, placing the successful candidate in direct contact with CFO-level stakeholders and senior representatives from leading banks in Germany.

Key responsibilities

You will take ownership of treasury activities across the organisation, including relationship management with major financial institutions, cash positioning, liquidity optimisation, and governance. The role also includes foreign exchange risk oversight, funding strategy support, treasury systems supervision, and leadership of the treasury function.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop senior banking relationships with top-tier German and European financial institutions.
• Lead cash and liquidity management activities, including forecasting, positioning, and cross-entity, multi-currency optimisation.
• Design and uphold treasury policies, governance structures, and internal control frameworks.
• Oversee foreign exchange exposure and execute hedging strategies.
• Work with the CFO and board on funding plans, including short-term facilities, credit lines, and capital structure decisions.
• Supervise treasury technology, including the treasury management system, banking tools, and reporting platforms.
• Coach and guide the treasury team through mentorship and leadership.
• Prepare executive reporting on treasury performance, risk exposure, and liquidity status.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in corporate treasury, banking, or institutional finance, including a minimum of 3 years in a senior or vice president-level position.
• Strong working relationships with major German banks such as Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, DZ Bank, or comparable tier-one institutions.
• Hands-on expertise in cash management, foreign exchange, liquidity forecasting, and treasury risk controls.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a strategic advisor to the CFO and other senior executives.
• Fluency in both German and English, spoken and written.
• CTP, ACT, or a similar treasury qualification is considered a strong plus.
• Experience with SAP Treasury or a similar enterprise treasury management system.

Additional information

The position is based in Germany and follows a hybrid working model, with an expectation of executive presence on site. The compensation package is positioned at a senior level and will be aligned to the scope and seniority of the role. The client’s name, the exact compensation details, and the interview process will be shared before any formal introduction.

About Tessera

Tessera is a founder-led boutique executive search firm focused on senior talent for US and European businesses. Candidates are assessed using the company’s 5-Lens Method, which considers Craft, Context, Communication, Cultural Fluency, and Drive. Candidates are not charged any fee, profiles are never shared without explicit consent, and every application receives a response.