Finance & Treasury Analyst (12 month FTC)

Polo; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance company in Cheltenham is looking for a Finance & Treasury Analyst for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will manage banking relationships, oversee payments, and ensure compliance with financial procedures. Strong Excel skills and experience in cash management are essential. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and an excellent benefits package including private health insurance and a generous leave policy.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Private health insurance

Enhanced pension contributions

Occupational maternity and paternity pay

Company volunteering days

Electric Vehicle leasing scheme

Employee assistance programme

Free bus travel in Cheltenham

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bank reconciliations and cash management.
• Understanding of foreign exchange and cash flow statements is advantageous.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage banking relationships and oversee payments.
• Assist in collateral register administration and monthly reconciliation.
• Provide input to continuous improvement within the department.

Skills

Bank reconciliations

Cash management

Microsoft Excel

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Financial systems familiarity

Tools

SUN/Q&A

Job description

Finance & Treasury Analyst (12 month FTC)

Department: Client Finance

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Cheltenham

Description

Join PoloWorks and play a vital role in keeping our financial operations running smoothly. You’ll manage banking relationships, oversee payments, letters of credit, and collateral, and deliver outstanding service to our clients. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive and make an impact.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure you deliver agreed services to clients in manner described above, Services may include but not limited to:

• Assist with current clients Bank management including KYC process, bank mandates, bank overdrafts
• Assist with the administration of the Collateral/ LOC register to include withdrawals, annual applications to the bank and monthly reconciliation
• Onboarding of new clients set up, to include bank accounts, trust accounts and investment accounts
• Settling payments in line with relevant delegated authority and monitoring/ resolving outstanding invoices/statements
• Cashbook administration including Daily Cash Reports and Bank reconciliation
• Cash flow forecasting activities to ensure liquidity management
• Post journal entries and contribute to treasury month-end reporting
• Providing input to continuous improvement within the department
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, third parties including our bank relationship managers and other PoloWorks colleagues
• Work within the wider client finance team to ensure all client SLAs are met
• Ensure adherence to established procedures and controls while advising on new or evolving risks
• Ensure Procedures and controls are documented, followed, reviewed and updated
• Keep up with regulatory changes and work with clients, third parties and PoloWorks colleagues to ensure such changes are implemented in a controlled and timely manner
• Look for ways to improve receivables/services/deliverables/controls or decrease costs and work with clients, third parties and other PoloWorks colleagues to ensure such changes are implemented in a controlled and timely manner
• Make a commitment to personal and professional growth
• Assist with internal/external audits for Clients/PoloWorks
• Ensure the strict adherence to information security rules in all work activities

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

Proven experience in bank reconciliations and cash management.

Understanding of foreign exchange and cash flow statements is advantageous.

Proficiency in financial systems, including intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to proactively address challenges.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Highly organised and detail-oriented approach to work.

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Familiarity with financial systems such as SUN/Q&A and internet banking is desirable.

Demonstrates behaviours aligned to the PoloWorks PRIDE values:

• Pioneering – we don’t stand still
• Responsible – We do the right thing
• Inclusive – we all play a role
• Delivery Focused- we provide services we are proud of
• Empowering – we equip people to be their best

Job Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a minimum 24 days of annual leave (with the option to buy more), you will also get an excellent benefits package, including flexible, hybrid working, private health insurance, life assurance, income protection, enhanced pension contributions, and occupational maternity and paternity pay.

You will also have access to company volunteering days, an Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing scheme, an employee assistance programme with retail discounts and savings, a generous employee referral scheme, regular sports and social events, and free Cheltenham bus travel.

Benefits Band 2