Group Treasury Manager

Global University Systems (GUS); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Season Ticket Loan

Eye Care Vouchers

Training & Development opportunities

Staff Discount Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Global University Systems (GUS) seeks a Group Treasury Manager in London to lead cash management, liquidity, and risk for the GAHL entities. You will own treasury accounting, statutory reporting oversight, and collaboration with subsidiary finance teams.

You will bring 5+ years PQE, ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification, and strong experience with external debt facilities. Hybrid work and a robust benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Treasury or relevant accounting qualification.
• 5+ years PQE with experience in a large international organisation.
• Highly organised with initiative and ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Ability to communicate complex matters clearly and concisely.
• Engage and influence colleagues across subsidiaries and head office.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily cash flow and liquidity for the GAHL Group.
• Prepare cash forecasts and financial reports for senior management.
• Oversee intercompany treasury flows to and from the Group.
• Mitigate financial risks including interest rate and FX exposure.
• Ensure banking covenants, regulatory requirements and internal policies are met.
• Reconcile Group cash position monthly with the accounting team.
• Develop cash management strategies to optimise returns and control costs.
• Prepare treasury notes for the annual group report and assist auditors.

Skills

Treasury experience

Intercompany funding

IFRS reporting

UK GAAP experience

Stakeholder engagement

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Sage Intacct

Oracle consolidation

Job description

Reporting into the Group Financial Controller, we are seeking an experienced Group Treasury Manager to join our growing Group finance function to oversee and manage the new external debt facility for the Group headed by Global Academic Holdings Limited ('GAHL'), including ownership of all associated accounting processes.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing cash flow, liquidity, and risk, while also ensuring accurate financial reporting of our two new companies containing our external facilities and intercompany funding.

We are looking for a treasury professional with 5+ years post-qualification experience, who has strong experience in managing a Group debt facility and intercompany funding, whilst also being experienced in day-to-day financial accounting of treasury-related transactions within a large Group.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

Cash management

• Manage daily cash flow and liquidity to meet operational needs across the GAHL Group.


• Liaise with the subsidiary finance teams in order to prepare cash forecasts and financial reports for senior management.


• Liaise with the subsidiary finance teams to oversee and transact intercompany treasury flows requirements to and from Group.


• Responsibility for evaluating and mitigating financial risks, including interest rate and foreign exchange exposure for the GAHL Group.


• Manage compliance with banking covenants, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.


• Collaborate with subsidiary finance teams to reconcile the cash position of the Group on a monthly basis to ensure accurate financial records are maintained.


• Monitor financial market trends for ongoing development and implementation of cash management strategies to optimise returns, minimise costs and manage risks for the Group.


• Production of actual and forecast cash and cash flow reporting for treasury management purposes and for senior management review.

Financial accounting

• Responsibility for financial accounting for the two treasury companies, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of their monthly financials.


• Preparation of budgets and forecasts for the treasury companies.


• Ownership for the preparation of statutory accounts where you will be the main point of contact with the external auditors.


• Responsibility for the preparation of the treasury notes to be included in the consolidated GAHL Group annual report, working closely with the Group reporting team to ensure compliance with IFRS reporting requirements.


• Be a key contact for the Group auditors during the year end audit.


• Preparation of financial and covenant reporting in respect of the external facilities.

Other matters

• Support the Group Financial Controller on ad hoc matters as required

Requirements for the role

Essential

• Treasury or relevant accounting (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) qualification.


• 5+ years PQE with relevant experience in the Group Reporting team of a large international organisation.


• Highly organised with the ability to take the initiative, prioritise and manage multiple concurrent workstreams.


• Ability to communicate complex matters clearly and concisely.


• Ability to engage and influence others, working with colleagues across the subsidiaries and head office.


• A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify and deliver process improvements.


• Outstanding problem‑solving skills and a resilient, can‑do attitude.


• Treasury experience working in a similar role for a large international Group covering liaison with external stakeholders and Financial reporting for a Treasury company


• Experience completing Statutory accounts for a finance company under IFRS and UK GAAP.

Desirable

• Experience in using Sage Intacct


• Experience in using Oracle consolidation software

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - time to rest, recharge, and balance life beyond work.


• Hybrid working - most roles offer hybrid or flexible arrangements to support work-life balance.


• Contributory Pension Scheme - 5% personal contribution & 3% Company contribution, so you can build long‑term financial security with added benefits of the company contributions.


• Private Medical Insurance (T&C's apply) - prioritising your wellbeing with speedy access to healthcare whenever you need support.


• Season Ticket Loan (T&C's apply) - spread the cost of your commute with an interest‑free travel loan.


• Eye Care Vouchers - support for regular eye tests and essential eyewear.


• Training & Development opportunities (T&C's apply) - access to short courses via FutureLearn and Group-wide professional development programmes.


• Staff Discount Scheme - via My Rewards Hub, from various retailers - Fashion, Grocery, Health & Beauty, Travel, Automotive, Furniture, Dining, Sports and Leisure, Electronics, etc


• Employee Assistance Programme - confidential support for your wellbeing, whenever you need it.


• Refer a Friend Scheme for staff members (T&C's apply) - earn rewards for helping us bring great talent into the team

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Division Global University Systems Department Finance Locations London, UK (Buchanan House, EC1N 2HS) Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time Job type Permanent