Purpose of the Role
The Senior Treasury Specialist is accountable for end‑to‑end ownership of the Group’s treasury and cash‑flow function, combining hands‑on execution with the design and delivery of a modern, automated and scalable treasury operating model.
The role leads a small, high‑impact treasury function with one direct report, intentionally structured to remain lean, efficient and resilient. Scale is achieved through strong process design, automation, AI enablement and system architecture, rather than headcount growth.
This role is designed for a senior, pragmatic treasury professional who can personally run treasury day‑to‑day, while uplifting the capability of a small team and building a best‑in‑class treasury function fit for scale.
Core Accountabilities
End‑to‑End Treasury & Cash Ownership (Hands‑On)
Act as the primary owner of all treasury activities across the Group
Personally manage and oversee: Daily cash positioning and liquidity management, Bank account administration, controls and authorisations, Cash movements, sweeps and funding execution
Maintain strong treasury governance, controls and auditability within a small‑team model
Ensure continuity, resilience and appropriate cover across treasury operations
Cash Flow Forecasting, Management & Reporting (Critical)
Own the Group’s cash‑flow forecasting and cash‑management framework end‑to‑end
Design, operate and continuously improve: Short‑term (daily / weekly) liquidity forecasts; Medium‑term rolling operational forecasts; Longer‑term strategic cash planning in partnership with FP&A
Establish a single, trusted source of truth for cash visibility, replacing fragmented or spreadsheet‑heavy approaches
Drive forecasting accuracy through: Automation and system integration; Clear inputs, assumptions and ownership; Structured variance analysis and continuous improvement loops
Deliver concise, decision‑ready cash reporting highlighting: Liquidity headroom; Key inflows and outflows; Risks, sensitivities and mitigations
Treasury Transformation & Automation
Act as design authority for the future‑state treasury and cash‑flow operating model
Redesign treasury processes to operate efficiently with one direct report, by: Eliminating manual and low‑value activities; Automating repeatable processes; Moving to exception‑based workflows
Lead implementation and optimisation of: Treasury Management Systems (TMS); Bank connectivity and automation solutions
Partner closely with Finance Systems and Data teams to: Automate daily cash reporting and bank reconciliations; Enable AI‑assisted forecasting, scenario analysis and anomaly detection; Improve data quality, reliability and timeliness
Cash Pooling, Liquidity Architecture & Intercompany
Design, implement and operate cash pooling and sweeping structures across entities and regions
Optimise intercompany funding, liquidity mobilisation and cash utilisation
Act as treasury owner for intercompany cash, partnering closely with: Tax (transfer pricing, withholding tax, structure efficiency); Legal (agreements and regulatory compliance)
Ensure intercompany balances are: Strongly governed; Automated where possible; Fully reconcilable with accounting
Treasury Strategy, Debt & FX Management
Own execution of the Group’s treasury strategy within a lean operating model
Manage external debt facilities, including: Covenant monitoring and compliance; Lender reporting and engagement
Lead FX exposure management, including: Identification and tracking of FX risks; Hedging strategy execution; Alignment with hedge‑accounting requirements
Maintain clear treasury risk policies and reporting
Integration with Accounting, FP&A & Tax
Work in close partnership with: Group Accounting; Revenue Accounting; FP&A; Tax
Ensure treasury and cash‑flow outputs are fully aligned with: Statutory and management reporting; Tax payment profiles; Month‑end, quarter‑end and year‑end close
Reduce manual treasury‑to‑GL reconciliations and post‑close adjustments through automation
Team Leadership (1 Direct Report)
Lead, coach and develop one treasury analyst / specialist, ensuring: Clear role definition and ownership; Strong technical capability and systems understanding; Appropriate segregation of duties and cover
Establish clear documentation, controls and handovers to avoid key‑person risk
Create a high‑performance, learning‑oriented micro‑team that scales through process and tools
Candidate Profile
This role will suit someone who:
Is a senior treasury practitioner comfortable owning treasury end‑to‑end
Has led small treasury teams or worked in lean, high‑impact treasury functions
Has personally delivered: Cash‑flow forecasting and enterprise‑level cash reporting; Treasury automation or TMS implementations; Cash pooling and intercompany liquidity structures
Has strong experience across: Liquidity and cash management; Debt and covenant oversight; FX exposure and hedging
Understands how treasury integrates with accounting, tax, revenue and systems architecture
Enjoys being hands‑on while coaching others and improving how things work
What Success Looks Like
Treasury runs smoothly with appropriate cover and minimal key‑person dependency
Cash visibility and forecasting are automated, accurate and trusted
Treasury processes scale without additional headcount
Cash pooling and intercompany structures are operational and optimised
Reduced manual effort, spreadsheet reliance and operational risk
A small, high‑calibre treasury function operating as a strategic enabler
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