Treasury Lead

Michael Page; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Treasury Lead in Sydney to shape treasury strategy, governance, and risk management across a complex operating environment. The role combines strategic influence with hands-on oversight of liquidity, investments and reporting.

You will partner with FP&A, procurement and finance teams to enhance cash management and financial performance while engaging senior stakeholders and external partners.

Qualifications

• Treasury/finance experience in treasury, corporate finance or funds management.
• Strong liquidity, investments, funding knowledge.
• Experience building governance and control frameworks.
• Advanced analytical and modelling skills.
• Excellent communication to influence senior stakeholders.
• Tertiary qualifications; CPA/CA highly regarded.
• Experience in large, complex organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead treasury strategy, governance frameworks and best practices.
• Manage liquidity planning and cash flow.
• Oversee investment portfolios and surplus cash deployment.
• Monitor financial risks including rate exposure and covenants.
• Deliver treasury reporting and insights for strategy.
• Engage with banking, investment and external stakeholders.
• Partner with FP&A, procurement and finance teams to boost cash management.

Skills

Treasury governance

Liquidity management

Financial risk management

Financial modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Communication with senior stakeholders

Education

CPA/CA qualifications

Tertiary qualifications

Job description

Great opportunity for an experienced Treasury Lead to drive treasury strategy, liquidity management, investment oversight and financial risk management across a complex operating environment. This is a rare opportunity to shape treasury governance, influence executive decision-making and contribute to long-term financial sustainability.

Our client is a large and well-established organisation with a significant operational footprint. As part of an ongoing focus on financial strategy and governance, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced treasury professional to lead key treasury, investment and risk management activities.

This role offers a rare combination of strategic influence, operational responsibility and stakeholder engagement, making it an attractive opportunity for candidates seeking broader ownership and visibility within a sophisticated finance environment.

Description

• Lead treasury strategy, governance frameworks and best-practice processes.
• Manage organisational liquidity and cash flow planning.
• Oversee investment portfolios and surplus cash deployment.
• Monitor financial risks including interest rate exposure and covenant compliance.
• Deliver high-quality treasury reporting and insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Build strong relationships with banking, investment and external stakeholders.
• Partner with FP&A, procurement and finance teams to enhance financial performance and cash management initiatives.

Profile

• Experience within treasury, corporate finance, banking, funds management or investment environments.
• Strong knowledge of liquidity management, investments, funding and financial risk.
• Experience developing or improving treasury governance and control frameworks.
• Advanced analytical, financial modelling and reporting skills.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications with CPA/CA qualifications highly regarded.
• Experience operating within a large, complex or multi-entity organisation.

Job Offer

• Flexible working arrangements and collaborative culture.
• Strategic leadership role with genuine organisational influence.
• Stable and well-respected organisation with a long-term focus.
• Attractive remuneration package.