Corporate Finance Specialist

Grant Thornton - Bahrain; Jid Hafs; On-site; BHD 26,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Grant Thornton - Bahrain is seeking a senior treasury professional for a contract role in Bahrain. You will develop and maintain cash flow projections, monitor liquidity, and optimize cash utilization across the Group.

You will manage day-to-day treasury operations, interact with banks, ensure compliance, assess risks, and lead a high-performance treasury team while aligning investment strategies with financial objectives.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and attention-to-detail.
• Proficiency in treasury management systems and financial software.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets, banking products, and risk management.
• CTP or CFA certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cash flow projections across the Group.
• Monitor daily cash balances and liquidity to support operations.
• Optimize cash utilization and banking structures.
• Manage day-to-day treasury activities including fund transfers and payments.
• Maintain relationships with banks and negotiate terms.
• Ensure treasury activities comply with regulations and internal controls.
• Assess liquidity exposures and implement funding measures.
• Monitor FX exposures and propose mitigation strategies.
• Develop risk management approaches for interest rate, FX, and commodities.
• Collaborate with senior management on investment strategies.
• Assess investment opportunities and provide recommendations.
• Track investment performance and adjust the portfolio as needed.
• Establish SPV structures to support fundraising within regulations.
• Prepare treasury reports on cash positions, liquidity, and performance.
• Analyze data to improve financial efficiency and decision-making.
• Lead and develop the treasury team, fostering performance-driven culture.
• Provide coaching on treasury practices and regulatory developments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Stakeholder management

Financial markets knowledge

Education

CFA/CTP certification

Tools

Treasury software

Financial modeling tools

Job description

Job Type: Contract Role
Location: Bahrain
Department: Finance

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short- and long-term cash flow projections across the Group.
• Monitor daily cash balances across all entities and ensure sufficient liquidity to support business and operational requirements.
• Optimize cash utilization, surplus balances, and banking structures to enhance returns and improve liquidity efficiency.
• Manage day-to-day treasury activities, including fund transfers, wire payments, and investment transactions.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with banks and financial institutions, including negotiation of banking terms and service arrangements.
• Ensure treasury activities are conducted in line with applicable financial regulations, policies, and internal controls.
• Identify and assess liquidity exposures and implement appropriate measures to maintain adequate funding and liquidity.
• Monitor foreign exchange exposures arising from international operations and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Develop and implement risk management approaches covering interest rate, foreign exchange, and commodity exposures.
• Work closely with senior management to develop investment strategies aligned with the Group's financial objectives.
• Assess available investment opportunities for surplus cash and provide recommendations based on risk, return, and liquidity considerations.
• Track investment performance and recommend portfolio adjustments where required.
• Design and establish appropriate SPV structures to support fundraising activities in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and deliver periodic treasury reports covering cash positions, cash flow projections, liquidity requirements, and investment performance.
• Analyze treasury and financial data to provide actionable insights and recommendations for improved financial efficiency and strategic decision-making.
• Lead, manage, and develop the treasury team, promoting a strong performance-driven and collaborative environment.
• Provide ongoing coaching and training to the treasury team on industry best practices, regulatory developments, and treasury management processes.
  

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and attention-to-detail.
• Proficiency in treasury management systems and financial software.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets, banking products, and risk management.
• CTP or CFA certification is an advantage.