Cash Management Lead- Sustainability

Michael Page (UK); Crewe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Crewe is seeking a Treasury Operations Manager to lead cash flow forecasting and manage day-to-day treasury functions. This role offers a competitive salary between £40,000 - £50,000 and a hybrid work model. The ideal candidate will have a professional accounting qualification and experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Join a team focused on supporting the UK's green energy transition.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive company culture

Opportunity to lead cash management initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cash flow forecasting and cash management.
• Ability to operate at strategic and operational levels.
• Experience in a fast-paced, Private Equity-backed business.

Responsibilities

• Lead cash flow forecasting across the group.
• Prepare and deliver weekly cash flow reports.
• Manage a small team of two Credit Controllers.
• Oversee daily cash positioning and working capital management.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

Skills

Cash flow forecasting

Cash management

Team management

Strategic thinking

Adaptability

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACT, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Take ownership of accurate cash flow forecasting and day-to-day treasury operations within a newly acquired business. This permanent role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated and hands-on Treasury or Accounting professional looking to progress their career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

About the Client

Our client is a leading provider of integrated infrastructure engineering services, playing a key role in supporting the UK's green energy transition.

Responsibilities

• Lead short and long-term cash flow forecasting across the group, incorporating input from all business units and ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Prepare and deliver weekly cash flow reports for both internal and external stakeholders, monitoring performance against forecasts and highlighting key variances.
• Manage a small team of two direct reports (Credit Controllers), promoting a collaborative, high-performance environment.
• Oversee daily cash positioning and working capital management, including approval of weekly payment runs such as payroll and supplier payments.
• Identify and implement improvements to streamline manual processes, embed best practices, and introduce efficient solutions.
• Assist on key treasury projects, with a focus on receivables and payables.
• Oversee group-wide banking facilities including credit and purchasing card programs.
• Assist the Finance Director in shaping and delivering the treasury strategy in alignment with the group's medium- to long-term objectives.
• Ensure treasury operations are compliant with internal controls and policies across all group entities.
• Work on treasury aspects of M&A activity, including the migration and integration of banking operations and related processes.
• Manage the opening, maintenance, and closure of corporate bank accounts in response to business needs.
• Support the Purchase-to-Pay lead and contribute to regulatory reporting, including payment practices reporting.

Profile

Required:

• Proven, hands-on experience in cash flow forecasting and cash management
• Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels, working closely with the Finance Director and senior leadership team
• Experience in a fast-paced, Private Equity-backed business
• Proactive and adaptable with a "roll up your sleeves" mindset
• Experience managing small teams
• Ideally a professionally qualified accountant or treasury professional (ACT, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Familiarity with leveraged banking facilities and structures

Job Offer

• A competitive salary range between £40,000 - £50,000
• A supportive and professional company culture.
• Opportunity to be the face of Cash Management for the business.
• Chance to develop a treasury function in-line with the businesses objectives
• Hybrid role (3 days in the office in Crewe)
• This role is unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time so you will need UK working rights in order to apply.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a join a fast-paced PE firm driving the UK's green energy transition. Develop your treasury, accounting, and credit skills while managing a small team of two.