Gaetano Colmet

Financial professional with 16+ years of experience across treasury, controlling, accounting, and cash management in international environments. Strong expertise in cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, FX management, and driving finance process improvements. Recognized for quickly adding value in interim roles, with the ability to adapt, structure, and deliver results in complex organizations.

Interim Treasury Specialist at ARRIVE (2024-11 – Present)

• Responsible for group cash flow forecasting and liquidity monitoring
• Implemented standardized forecasting processes across all entities
• Reported liquidity outlook to Treasury Director and prepared board materials
• Drove standardization of budget cash flow processes during M&A
• Participated in implementation of Cash Management module in Kyriba
• Acted as key contact for international subsidiaries (support, training, guidance)

IS Country Controller at ABB SVERIGE AB (2023-12 – 2024-09)

• Managed controlling and accounting for IS/IT services in Sweden
• Led monthly closing process, including reconciliations and cost reporting
• Responsible for IS cost allocation to business units (~800 MSEK/year)
• Prepared IS/IT budget and forecasts
• Followed up time reporting, invoices, and IS asset management
• Evaluated IS investment proposals and supported decision-making
• Delivered monthly variance analysis vs budget to management
• Drove continuous process improvements within IS controlling

Senior Treasury Specialist at ABB SVERIGE AB (2015-08 – 2023-12)

• Managed FX exposure using forwards and spot transactions
• Performed month end activities and treasury reporting
• Consolidated and analyzed FX results for ABB Sweden and analyzed FX impact for local and global business controllers
• Managed cash management, liquidity forecasting, loans, deposits, and dividends
• Supported business units in FX risk management for large bids
• Provided financial analysis and reporting to management and stakeholders, with focus on FX risk and liquidity
• Built treasury processes for Power Grids divestment to Hitachi
• Established new bank accounts and cash pool structure
• Represented Sweden in global project to create Nordic cash pool
• Contributed to automation project reducing manual work and increasing efficiency

Treasury Analyst at ABB SVERIGE AB (2011-09 – 2015-08)

• Managed FX exposure (forwards and spot)
• Supported month-end closing and treasury reporting
• Advised business units on FX risk management and hedging strategies
• Produced treasury analysis and reporting to enhance financial visibility and decision-making
• Contributed to liquidity planning and optimization of cash management processes

Consultant at Trading Backoffice at AMENDO BEMANNING & REKRYTERING (2010-04 – 2011-09)

• Managed administration and control of funds and institutional portfolios
• Worked with equities, FX, bonds, and deposits
• Communicated daily with Swedish and international banks

Master Degree in Economics and Management – MDU Mälardalens University

– Santa Barbara City College