Head of Treasury

NicheHR Global; Dubai; On-site; AED 550,000 - 735,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global agri-business is seeking a strategic Head of Treasury to drive their Treasury and Risk function. You will manage global liquidity, funding strategies, and financial risk governance to support ongoing operations and growth initiatives. The ideal candidate has over 12 years of treasury experience, with at least 5 in a senior role, and strong skills in risk management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of treasury and financial risk management experience.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record in managing FX, derivatives, and cash management.

Responsibilities

• Lead global cash flow forecasting and strategic liquidity planning.
• Manage global banking relationships and credit lines.
• Design and enforce treasury and risk management policies.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Financial risk management

Leadership

Negotiation capabilities

Tools

Treasury management systems

ERP platforms (e.g., D365, SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Overview

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A leading global agri-business is seeking a strategic finance leader to drive its Treasury and Risk function within the Pulses Vertical. This pivotal role will be responsible for managing global liquidity, funding strategies, foreign exchange (FX) risk, and enterprise-wide financial risk governance. The successful candidate will ensure that the business is well-positioned with adequate capital, disciplined risk management frameworks, and robust financial controls to support ongoing global operations and long-term growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

• 1. Liquidity & Funding
  • Lead global cash flow forecasting and strategic liquidity planning across multiple geographies.
  • Manage global banking relationships, credit lines, and cash pooling arrangements.
  • Optimize capital deployment across regions and business units for maximum financial efficiency.
  • Develop and execute FX hedging strategies to mitigate currency exposure.
  • Partner with trading teams to manage commodity-linked financial risks.
  • Establish comprehensive financial risk management policies covering derivatives, interest rate risk, and credit exposures.
• 2. Working Capital Optimization
  • Drive performance improvements across accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory financing.
  • Implement best-in-class treasury practices and systems to enhance global cash visibility and control.
  • Collaborate with controllers and shared services to institutionalize working capital discipline.
• 3. Risk Governance & Compliance
  • Design and enforce treasury and risk management policies aligned with corporate governance frameworks.
  • Monitor counterparty credit risk, banking compliance, and credit insurance programs.
  • Support capital markets activities, including long-term debt strategy, in collaboration with the CFO.
  • Build, lead, and mentor a globally distributed treasury team.
  • Work closely with business leaders, FP&A, finance controllers, and external financial institutions.
  • Deliver insights and recommendations to senior leadership and the Board on treasury and risk matters.

Qualifications & Experience

• 12–15 years of treasury and financial risk management experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record in managing FX, derivatives, cash management, and corporate finance in complex, global environments.
• Experience leading large credit facilities and maintaining global banking partnerships.
• Background in commodities, trading, industrial, or multinational businesses is advantageous.
• Proficiency in treasury management systems and integration with ERP platforms (e.g., D365, SAP, Oracle).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to model and interpret complex financial data.
• Strategic thinking coupled with practical, execution-focused leadership.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and negotiation capabilities.
• Proven ability to operate effectively across diverse geographies and cultural contexts.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to build and develop high-performing teams.

Senior Leadership

• Director

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Finance

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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