Senior Manager Cash Flow & Working Capital (f/m/x)

Douglas

Drugstore, Perfume Shop, Pharmacy

Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen - Deutschland

Manager / Team Leader

Experteer Overview

In this role you will own group-wide Working Capital and Cash Flow planning under IFRS, partnering with local entities and Group Treasury. You will analyze and optimize capital efficiency, delivering actionable recommendations to management. You will build and enhance reporting structures and KPIs to monitor DSO, DPO, DIO and cash conversion cycle. You will support forecasts, scenario analyses and management presentations, driving improvements across the finance function in an international, fast-moving retail group.

Responsibilities

Own and manage group-wide Working Capital and Cash Flow planning (indirect method under IFRS)
Analyze, monitor and optimize Working Capital performance with actionable recommendations
Develop, maintain and enhance reporting structures and KPIs (DSO, DPO, DIO, Cash Conversion Cycle)
Perform variance analyses during monthly, quarterly and annual closings and prepare management-focused presentations
Prepare forecasts, scenario analyses and decision-support materials for senior management
Continuously improve controlling tools, processes and systems for transparency and efficiency
Collaborate with domestic and international stakeholders to drive sustainable improvements in Working Capital and cash generation

Key requirements

Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Controlling, Economics or a comparable qualification
Several years of relevant experience in Working Capital Management, Cash Flow Management, Corporate Finance or Controlling
Strong expertise in Cash Flow analysis and Working Capital management
Experience in retail, trading or similar operational environments advantageous
Understanding of IFRS, especially Cash Flow Statement analysis
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured, results-oriented approach
Excellent communication and stakeholder management in an international environment
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP and reporting systems
Fluent German and English, written and spoken

analytical mindset stakeholder management clear communication Cash Flow analysis Working Capital management IFRS knowledge

Description

In this role you will own group-wide Working Capital and Cash Flow planning under IFRS, partnering with local entities and Group Treasury. Y…

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