Head of Treasury

Hays PLC; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a high-growth family office as the Head of Treasury, responsible for managing treasury operations, optimizing liquidity forecasting, and overseeing financial risks. You will play a critical role in the group's financial performance and work in a dynamic environment where your insights will shape the financial strategies. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in complex treasury operations, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative approach to enhance treasury processes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in corporate treasury, ideally in a private company or family office.
• Expertise in managing complex treasury operations and liquidity.
• Hands-on experience with FX instruments and multi-currency environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily treasury operations, managing cash and liquidity.
• Lead cash flow forecasting and manage FX exposures.
• Develop treasury reports and maintain banking relationships.

Skills

Cash Management

Liquidity Forecasting

FX Risk Management

Analytical Skills

Relationship Management

Education

Degree in Finance, Mathematics or Economics

ACT-qualified or equivalent certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Treasury Management System

Power BI

Job description

Head of Treasury - Build out role

Your new company

We are working with a high-growth family office seeking an experienced and commercially minded Head of Treasury to join the team. There are significant assets and a portfolio of privately held businesses across a diverse range of sectors. With a robust balance sheet and responsibility for managing a large, complex debt structure alongside a substantial investment portfolio, the Treasury function plays a pivotal role in the group's financial performance. You will be joining a stable, globally active business with a growing and diversified portfolio.

Your new role

This is a hands-on role with day-to-day responsibility for treasury operations across the group. Core areas of focus include daily cash management, liquidity forecasting, optimising bank balances, managing FX exposures, monitoring investments, and supporting high-value transactions. You will also take ownership of modernising treasury processes, strengthening internal controls, and enhancing treasury systems.

Treasury Operations and Cash Management
• Manage daily treasury operations, including cash positioning, liquidity forecasting, and execution of payments and financial transactions, with precision, efficiency, and appropriate controls.
• Optimise cash flow, payment schedules, and funding strategies, ensuring group liquidity requirements are maintained.
• Optimise bank deposits and near-term liquidity returns. Treasury Forecasting and Risk
• Lead and refine the cash flow forecasting process, incorporating major financial movements such as acquisitions, divestments, and debt transactions.
• Manage FX exposures and support execution of hedging strategies where appropriate.
• Monitor treasury-related financial risks and develop real-time KPIs and dashboards to track performance and identify emerging issues early.

Banking and External Relationships
• Maintain and develop strong relationships with banks, other financial institutions, and external auditors. • Coordinate with banking partners on account management, transaction execution, and KYC/AML compliance.
• Maintain a database of all bank accounts and facilitate banking communications (e.g., account openings/closures, KYC compliance, and other regulatory reporting).

Systems, Controls and Process Improvement
• Evaluate existing treasury processes and drive continuous improvement, including opportunities for automation and potential implementation of a TMS.
• Design, implement, and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard assets, prevent fraud, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain operational integrity.
• Stay informed of regulatory, tax, and accounting changes, adjusting treasury practices accordingly.
• Provide guidance and support to international entities on treasury process design, implementation, and optimisation.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure treasury activities are aligned with broader business objectives and operational needs.

Financial Analysis and Reporting
• Prepare treasury reports, analysis, and strategic commentary for senior stakeholders.
• Analyse treasury and financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that inform sound treasury decision-making.
• Reconcile monthly interest income and ensure accuracy in received interest payments.
• Maintain and update FX exposure forecasts, hedge positions, and cover strategies.
• Develop high-quality presentation materials for senior management and external stakeholders.

Additional Responsibilities
• Support ad hoc projects and initiatives as required.

What you'll need to succeed

The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial mindset and hands-on experience in the corporate treasury. A proven track record of managing complex treasury operations, optimising cash and liquidity, overseeing FX exposures, and implementing robust control frameworks will be essential for success in this role.

• 7+ years of relevant experience in the corporate treasury, ideally within a private company, family office, bank, or capital-intensive business.
• A strong academic background with a degree in Finance, Mathematics, Economics, or a similarly analytical discipline. ACT-qualified or equivalent professional certification is required.
• In-depth expertise and a proven track record in managing complex, high-value treasury operations, including cash and liquidity management, FX risk, funding strategies, and navigating interest rate movements
• Hands-on experience with a range of treasury instruments, including FX, interest rate swaps, money market deposits, and short-term investment vehicles.
• Practical experience operating across multi-currency environments (USD, GBP, EUR) and working effectively within global banking frameworks.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data, assess risks, and support strategic decision-making.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, banks, and external partners.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with strong capabilities in financial modelling, scenario analysis, and treasury reporting.
• Experience working with a Treasury Management System (Kyriba experience is highly desirable). Familiarity with Power BI or similar tools would be an advantage.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion, with a strong commitment to confidentiality.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach with the ability to take ownership, work independently, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Enjoys working within a culturally diverse, flat-structured, entrepreneurial organisation.

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