Wabtec Corporation
Manager, Cash & Treasury Operations – Europe
Wabtec Corporation, Poland, New York, United States
Manager, Cash & Treasury Operations – Europe
Wabtec Corporation is a global leader in equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value‑added services for the freight and transit rail industry.
The Europe Cash Manager is responsible for regional cash management, liquidity execution, and banking operations across Europe, ensuring optimal visibility, control, and utilization of cash in line with Wabtec’s global treasury strategy.
This role acts as the primary treasury owner for European cash, partnering closely with Global Treasury, regional finance teams, and external banking partners to support liquidity management, funding, repatriation, and process optimisation.
Key Responsibilities Cash & Liquidity Management
Manage daily, weekly, and monthly cash positioning and forecasting for European entities
Execute and oversee cash concentration, pooling, and inter‑company funding activities
Ensure timely repatriation of excess cash in accordance with global liquidity requirements
Maintain appropriate operating cash buffers, supported by data and approved by Global Treasury
Support short‑term liquidity planning and stress‑testing scenarios
Banking & Relationship Management
Serve as the primary Treasury point of contact for European banks
Support bank account rationalisation, opening/closing, and documentation
Ensure authorised signer / authority governance in line with Wabtec policies and local bank requirements
Partner with Global Treasury on bank fee analysis, RFPs, and service optimisation
Support KYC, AML, and regulatory documentation requests
Treasury Operations & Controls
Ensure compliance with Treasury policies, SOX controls, and internal governance standards
Oversee payment processes, approvals, and segregation of duties across Europe
Partner with Treasury Operations on automation initiatives (TMS, e‑banking, payment factories)
Identify and remediate control gaps or process inefficiencies
Intercompany & Funding Support
Execute and monitor inter‑company loans, settlements, and interest calculations
Coordinate with Tax, Accounting, and Legal on inter‑company structures and documentation
Support dividend payments, capital movements, and restructuring activities
Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement
Prepare and present regional cash insights for monthly treasury reviews
Provide actionable analysis on cash trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
Partner with regional Controllers, FP&A, and Shared Services to improve cash discipline
Drive process standardisation and simplification across European entities
Identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency gains, and risk reduction
Support change management as Wabtec continues to integrate and scale globally
Qualifications & Experience Required
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
5+ years of progressive experience in Treasury, Cash Management, or Corporate Finance
Strong experience managing multi‑country European cash operations
Solid understanding of banking products, cash pooling, inter‑company funding, and FX flows
Experience operating in a SOX‑controlled, publicly traded environment
Proven ability to work across cultures, time zones, and complex organisations
Experience with Treasury Management Systems (TMS) and global e‑banking platforms
Exposure to M&A integration and treasury transformations
Background in industrial, manufacturing, or multinational environments
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Finance
Industries
Railroad Equipment Manufacturing
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The Europe Cash Manager is responsible for regional cash management, liquidity execution, and banking operations across Europe, ensuring optimal visibility, control, and utilization of cash in line with Wabtec’s global treasury strategy.
This role acts as the primary treasury owner for European cash, partnering closely with Global Treasury, regional finance teams, and external banking partners to support liquidity management, funding, repatriation, and process optimisation.
Key Responsibilities Cash & Liquidity Management
Manage daily, weekly, and monthly cash positioning and forecasting for European entities
Execute and oversee cash concentration, pooling, and inter‑company funding activities
Ensure timely repatriation of excess cash in accordance with global liquidity requirements
Maintain appropriate operating cash buffers, supported by data and approved by Global Treasury
Support short‑term liquidity planning and stress‑testing scenarios
Banking & Relationship Management
Serve as the primary Treasury point of contact for European banks
Support bank account rationalisation, opening/closing, and documentation
Ensure authorised signer / authority governance in line with Wabtec policies and local bank requirements
Partner with Global Treasury on bank fee analysis, RFPs, and service optimisation
Support KYC, AML, and regulatory documentation requests
Treasury Operations & Controls
Ensure compliance with Treasury policies, SOX controls, and internal governance standards
Oversee payment processes, approvals, and segregation of duties across Europe
Partner with Treasury Operations on automation initiatives (TMS, e‑banking, payment factories)
Identify and remediate control gaps or process inefficiencies
Intercompany & Funding Support
Execute and monitor inter‑company loans, settlements, and interest calculations
Coordinate with Tax, Accounting, and Legal on inter‑company structures and documentation
Support dividend payments, capital movements, and restructuring activities
Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement
Prepare and present regional cash insights for monthly treasury reviews
Provide actionable analysis on cash trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
Partner with regional Controllers, FP&A, and Shared Services to improve cash discipline
Drive process standardisation and simplification across European entities
Identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency gains, and risk reduction
Support change management as Wabtec continues to integrate and scale globally
Qualifications & Experience Required
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
5+ years of progressive experience in Treasury, Cash Management, or Corporate Finance
Strong experience managing multi‑country European cash operations
Solid understanding of banking products, cash pooling, inter‑company funding, and FX flows
Experience operating in a SOX‑controlled, publicly traded environment
Proven ability to work across cultures, time zones, and complex organisations
Experience with Treasury Management Systems (TMS) and global e‑banking platforms
Exposure to M&A integration and treasury transformations
Background in industrial, manufacturing, or multinational environments
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Finance
Industries
Railroad Equipment Manufacturing
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