Manager - Treasury

Apparel Group; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a Manager – Treasury in Bahrain to oversee cash flow, manage banking relationships, and ensure financial compliance. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in treasury and cash flow management, possesses strong knowledge of financial instruments, and is proficient in treasury management systems. This role plays a critical part in supporting the organization’s financial health and strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in treasury and cash flow management.
• Strong knowledge of financial instruments and debt financing.
• Proficiency in treasury management systems and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.
• Manage relationships with banks and negotiate optimal terms.
• Monitor and manage short-term and long-term borrowings.
• Develop treasury policies and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Implement risk mitigation strategies for financial exposure.

Skills

Cash flow management

Banking relationship management

Financial risk management

Investment planning

Treasury management systems (TMS)

Tools

ERP (SAP, Oracle)

Job description

The Manager – Treasury is responsible for overseeing the company’s cash flow, liquidity management, banking relationships, and financial risk management. The role ensures optimal fund utilization, investment planning, debt management, and compliance with treasury policies. The position plays a key role in supporting the organization’s financial health, ensuring efficient capital structuring, and aligning treasury strategies with business goals.

Responsibility:

1. Cash Flow & Liquidity Management:

• Oversee cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning to ensure sufficient working capital.
• Optimize the use of company funds, ensuring efficient cash allocation.
• Monitor and manage foreign exchange (FX) exposure and hedge risks where necessary.
• Ensure timely cash repatriation, fund transfers, and remittances across different business units and regions.

2. Banking & Relationship Management:

• Manage relationships with banks and financial institutions, negotiating optimal terms for loans, credit facilities, and other banking services.
• Optimize banking structures, ensuring seamless fund flows and cost-effective transactions.
• Coordinate and maintain banking mandates, facilities, and reconciliations.

3. Debt & Investment Management:

• Monitor and manage short-term and long-term borrowings, ensuring adherence to financial covenants.
• Work with CFO on capital structuring, loan agreements, and financing strategies.
• Identify and evaluate investment opportunities to enhance financial returns and minimize risk.

4. Treasury Operations & Compliance:

• Develop and implement treasury policies, controls, and risk management strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate governance policies related to treasury activities.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to support financial audits and regulatory filings.

5. Financial Risk & Hedging Strategies:

• Monitor currency, interest rate, and market risks, implementing appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate and execute hedging strategies to protect against financial exposure.
• Conduct risk assessments related to treasury activities and propose solutions for risk minimization.

6. Treasury Reporting & Performance Monitoring:

• Provide monthly and quarterly treasury reports, including cash flow statements, investment reports, and debt schedules.
• Prepare and present treasury MIS reports, variance analyses, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Track treasury KPIs and identify areas for process improvement.

7. Business Partnering & Strategy Alignment:

• Collaborate with finance, procurement, and operations teams to align treasury strategies with business needs.
• Support CFO in making strategic financial decisions, including mergers, acquisitions, and new market expansions.
• Assist in developing and implementing financial strategies for sustainable growth.

Qualification:

An ideal Manager - Treasury should possess 7+ years of experience in treasury, cash flow management, and banking relations with strong knowledge of financial instruments, debt financing, and risk management along with proficiency in treasury management systems (TMS), ERP (SAP, Oracle), and financial modeling.