Head of Treasury

Atlas Professionals; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic financial services company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Treasury to oversee the Treasury and Accounts Payable teams. This leadership role involves managing liquidity, risk, and banking operations, while driving efficiency and developing a high-performance culture. Ideal candidates will have significant treasury experience in a large organization, strong knowledge of accounting standards, and relevant qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA. This role is crucial for ensuring robust financial governance and contributing to strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Significant treasury experience in a large, multi-currency organization.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance and regulatory requirements.
• Proven leadership with communication and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Treasury and AP teams, adapting Finance strategy.
• Manage company liquidity and banking relationships.
• Ensure accurate Treasury and AP reporting.

Skills

Treasury experience in large organizations

Knowledge of accounting standards

Expertise in financial controls

Strong leadership and communication skills

Education

Recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, etc.)

Relevant university degree

Treasury qualification (ACT) beneficial

Job description

We are seeking an Head of Treasury to lead the Treasury and Accounts Payable teams. Reporting to the CFO, you will oversee liquidity management, risk mitigation, banking operations, and financial governance. This is a key leadership role within the Finance function.

• Location: UK-based
• Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
• Function: Corporate Finance
• Team leadership: 8 direct reports
• Contributes to medium‑term strategic planning (1-3 years).

Job description

As Head of Treasury, you will:

• Lead Treasury and AP teams and contribute to overall Finance strategy.
• Manage company liquidity, cash balances, working capital facilities, and banking relationships.
• Oversee intercompany loans, cash centralisation, and dividend processes.
• Identify, execute, and manage FX and commodity hedging strategies.
• Ensure accurate and timely Treasury and AP reporting, processes, and financial controls.
• Maintain the integrity of Treasury systems, AP systems, and banking platforms.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external financial partners.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Develop and mentor your team, fostering a high-performance culture aligned with company values.

Job requirements

Skills & Experience

• Significant and recent treasury experience in a large, complex, multi-currency organisation.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, corporate governance, and regulatory requirements.
• Expertise in financial controls, data integrity, and end-to-end business processes.
• Proven leadership with strong communication, influence, and decision‑making skills.

Qualifications

• Recognised accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, ICAS).
• Relevant university degree.
• Treasury qualification (e.g., ACT) beneficial.

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