Deputy Treasurer

Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin, we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.

We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients, and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee.

At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.

Deputy Treasurer

Location: Zug or Lausanne, Switzerland

About the Role

Galderma is seeking a highly skilled Deputy Treasurer to join our dynamic team in Zug or Lausanne. This role is pivotal in managing global treasury operations, ensuring liquidity, optimizing capital structure, and mitigating financial risks. The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert, driving strategic initiatives and process improvements across the treasury function while ensuring compliance with IFRS standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Funding & Capital Markets

Support execution of financing strategies (e.g., bonds, loans, refinancing)

Monitor leverage ratios and covenant compliance

Maintain strong relationships with banks and investors

Apply deep knowledge of capital markets, debt instruments, and treasury accounting

• Liquidity & Cash Management

Oversee global cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning

Optimize working capital and cash pooling structures

Ensure efficient use of excess cash and minimize interest expenses

• Risk Management

Manage FX, interest rate and counterparty risk exposures, including overseeing hedging strategies

Apply IFRS hedge accounting principles to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance, including documentation, effectiveness testing and reporting

• Treasury Operations & Systems

Support deployment and enhancement of Treasury Management Systems (TMS)

Ensure integration between treasury and accounting systems

• Governance & Compliance

Ensure compliance with internal policies and IFRS standards

Prepare treasury reports for senior management, auditors, and audit committee

Drive continuous improvement of treasury policies and procedures

• Strategic Projects

Contribute to capital structure planning and financial modelling

Requirements

• Liquidity and cash management experience
• Risk management experience
• Experience in financial reporting and compliance related to hedge accounting, including strong understanding of IFRS 9 hedge accounting principles and their application in treasury operations
• Experience in a regional or global role
• Proven ability to manage large and complex projects and take ownership of end-to-end processes
• Track record of leading process improvement and designing efficient workflows
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to take a broad perspective and develop solutions for complex challenges
• Fluency in English

What we offer in return

• You will be working for an organization that embraces diversity & inclusion and believe we will deliver better outcomes by reflecting the perspectives of our diverse customer base.

• You will receive a competitive compensation package with bonus structure and extended benefit package.

• You will be able to work in a hybrid work culture.

• You will participate in feedback loops, during which a personalized career path will be established.

• You will be joining a growing company that believes in ownership from day one where everyone is empowered to grow and to take on accountability.

Next Steps

• If your profile is a match, we will invite you for a first virtual conversation with the recruiter.

• The next step is a virtual conversation with the hiring manager. 

• The final step is a panel conversation with the extended team.

Our people make a difference

At Galderma, you’ll work with people who are like you. And people that are different. We value what every member of our team brings. Professionalism, collaboration, and a friendly, supportive ethos is the perfect environment for people to thrive and excel in what they do.

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