Junior Treasury Analyst

At Ardena , we’re helping shape the future of medicine. Our teams work on the development of innovative and complex therapies that can improve the lives of patients around the world.

As a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and Contract Research Organization (CRO), Ardena partners with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to turn scientific ideas into real treatments. From early development to manufacturing and regulatory support, we help bring new medicines to market faster and with the highest quality standards.

With more than 750 colleagues across Europe and the United States, Ardena offers expertise in drug substance and drug product development, manufacturing, bioanalytical services, clinical logistics, fill & finish, and CMC regulatory support.

But what truly makes Ardena special is our people. We are a science-driven and people-focused company where collaboration, innovation, and curiosity are encouraged.

We offer an international environment where you can learn, take initiative, and grow your career across teams, functions, and locations. Our way of working is guided by our CARE values: Communicative, Accountable, Reliable, and Excellent. These values shape how we collaborate, solve challenges, and support each other every day.

At Ardena, you’re not just building your career — you’re helping build the future of medicine.

For the Corporate Finance team based in Gent, Belgium, we are looking for a

JUNIOR TREASURY ANALYST

The Junior Treasury Analyst supports the day-to-day treasury operations of the group, helping to ensure strong cash visibility, efficient banking processes and compliant financial operations across multiple entities.

This is a hands-on analytical role suited to someone who wants to build a broad foundation in corporate treasury, liquidity management, banking operations and financial analysis within a multi-site international business.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Liquidity & Cash Reporting

· Prepare and maintain regular liquidity reporting, including cash positions, expected inflows and outflows, intercompany movements and key variance explanations.

· Support short-term cash forecasting and help identify risks, opportunities and timing differences impacting group liquidity.

· Maintain relevant treasury inputs such as FX rates and support alignment between treasury reporting, accounting and management reporting.

Treasury Operations & Banking

· Support the day-to-day administration of bank accounts, banking platforms and treasury tools, including user access, account documentation and operational follow-up.

· Act as an operational contact for banks and internal stakeholders on treasury-related queries, documentation and process support.

· Assist with payment-related controls, bank onboarding activities and process improvements to strengthen efficiency and governance.

Intercompany, Compliance & Governance Support

· Support intercompany funding, recharges and transfer pricing-related treasury processes through structured follow-up, documentation and reconciliation.

· Coordinate recurring compliance requests such as KYC, UBO, FATCA/CRS and LEI renewals in collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

· Help maintain clear treasury documentation, ownership records and process knowledge to ensure continuity and audit readiness.

Financial Analysis & Group Projects

· Support treasury and finance analysis for topics such as working capital, capex, insurance, corporate cards and other group-level initiatives.

· Prepare ad hoc analysis and clear summaries for the head of FP&A & treasury, CFO and wider finance leadership as required.

· Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including template standardisation, reporting automation and better use of treasury and finance systems.

YOUR PROFILE

Experience

· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.

· First relevant experience in finance, treasury, controlling, accounting or banking is an advantage; strong graduates will also be considered.

· Interest in corporate treasury, liquidity management, banking processes and international finance operations.

Skills & Attributes

· Strong analytical mindset with solid Excel skills and the ability to structure, reconcile and explain financial data.

· High attention to detail, reliable follow-through and a structured way of working when handling sensitive financial information.

· Proactive, hands-on and comfortable working with multiple stakeholders across countries and functions.

· Clear communication skills, with the ability to translate operational details into concise treasury and finance updates.

· Interest in finance systems and tools, including ERP systems, banking platforms and reporting/BI tools.

Languages

· Fluent in Dutch and English

WE OFFER

· A competitive remuneration package, including attractive extra-legal benefits

· Opportunities for professional growth within a rapidly expanding international organization A dynamic and collaborative working environment contributing to innovative drug development