regional treasury lead europe

The
BATA GROUP
is one of the world's leading manufacturers and retailers of quality footwear. A global company with more than 30,000 employees, over 5,000 stores in more than 70 countries worldwide, Bata has been providing the best shoes at the best value for money, backed by unparalleled service, for more than 120 years. Since its founding in 1894 by Thomas Bata, the Company has consistently demonstrated its commitment to responsible and innovative business models in the belief that capital is not just money, but, above all, people, knowledge and core values. Today, Bata's pioneering principles enable the company to adapt quickly to market changes. It also continues Bata's long tradition of being sensitive to cultural and national differences and enables it to function proudly as an inclusive company in every country in which it operates.

With more than 270 shops in Italy, Spain and Portugal
AW LAB
is a laboratory of "urban sport style" trends that offers to its customers the coolest products of the moment, suggesting and inspiring them in creating their own style. Since opening its first store in 1997, with the name of Athletes World, AW LAB is part of the Bata group. AW LAB proposes a wide collection of sneakers of the most famous international sport brands and a wide range of exclusive designs created in collaboration with them. The proposal is completed by a collection of apparel and accessories of the leading sportswear brand and by two private clothing labels.

DESCRIPTION OF THE ROLE

The
Regional Treasury Lead Europe
will oversee and manage treasury activities across multiple European countries, including Italy, Spain, Czech Republic, and Slovakia. This position will lead a team of 2–3 professionals and ensure optimal cash, liquidity, and risk management, while maintaining strong coordination with internal functions and external partners. The role plays a key part in developing and executing a unified financial planning strategy at the European level.

As the Regional Treasury Lead for Europe, you will be responsible for the operational and strategic treasury functions across four countries. This includes the management of banking relationships, cash forecasting, liquidity planning, and ensuring compliance with group policies and local regulations. You will coordinate cross-border treasury operations, standardize processes, and promote efficiency across entities. The role requires close collaboration with internal departments to align treasury activities with broader business needs.

A key component of the role involves the leadership and development of a team (2–3 people), ensuring alignment, performance, and continuous growth. You will also act as a liaison with key external financial partners and support local teams in managing day-to-day treasury operations.

This role is highly visible and strategic, contributing directly to the financial stability and effectiveness of the European business operations. It is suited for a hands-on leader with a strong technical treasury background and a collaborative, proactive mindset.

KEY CHALLENGES

• Multi-country integration: Managing treasury across different jurisdictions, currencies, banking systems, and regulatory frameworks, while harmonizing processes and ensuring compliance.
• People management: Leading and motivating a small regional team, balancing local autonomy with centralized coordination.
• Management of Net Working Capital: control and manage the evolution of Net Working Capital promoting and developing internal and external communication to ensure an healthy cash management.
• Cross-functional alignment: Ensuring effective collaboration with multiple internal stakeholders across countries to support seamless treasury operations.
• Partner management: Maintaining and negotiating relationships with key banking and business partners, ensuring continuity, quality of service, and cost efficiency.
• European financial planning: Building a cohesive cash and liquidity planning framework that serves both local and regional needs, while feeding into the group's global strategy.
• System implementation and optimization: Supporting the rollout and enhancement of treasury management systems and tools across the region, often requiring close coordination with IT and Group Treasury.
• Change management: Navigating complexity during business transformations such as ERP rollouts, system migrations, minimizing operational risks and ensuring continuity.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Delivers in consistent way following his department priorities, respecting the deadlines
• Pursues quality in accomplishing tasks paying attention to details and verifying information
• Works well with other departments
• Knows how to deal with people
• Relates well to all kinds of, up, down and sideways, inside and outside the organization
• 2/3 years of work experience in similar roles or related to Finance/Accounting
• A plus is an experience in Audit

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

• Italian
• English
• Spanish as a plus

LOCATION

• Limena (PD)
• Possibility of working in Smart Working for part of the week after an initial on-site training period