Head of Treasury (3-6 months)

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking a Head of Treasury for an interim role of 3-6 months in Stoke-on-Trent. The successful candidate will manage cash flow forecasting, treasury operations, and stakeholder relationships within a dynamic finance environment, with potential for permanent placement based on performance. Experience in managing cash flow and treasury in a complex, international organization is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of treasury experience in an international organization.
• Proven track record in cash flow forecasting and management.
• Leadership experience overseeing teams and treasury operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and analysis of cash flow forecasts.
• Oversee daily cash management and funding.
• Develop and maintain treasury policies and controls.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Professional treasury qualification (ACT, CTP)

Tools

Treasury systems

Cash management tools

Banking platforms

Job description

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Head of Treasury (3-6 months), stoke-on-trent

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Client:

Stanton House

Location:

stoke-on-trent, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

Cash Flow Forecasting

• Lead the preparation, consolidation, and analysis of short-, medium-, and long-term cash flow forecasts across all group entities.
• Partner with FP&A, finance, and business units to ensure accurate cash visibility and alignment with business needs.
• Identify and address cash flow risks or shortfalls early, ensuring sufficient liquidity at all times.

Cash Management & Liquidity Optimization

• Oversee daily cash management, funding, and intercompany movements.
• Optimize the use of group cash through effective deployment, including investment of surplus funds or reduction of external debt.
• Manage relationships with key banking partners, ensuring competitive terms, products, and services.

International Cash Pooling

• Implement and manage multi-currency, cross-border cash pooling arrangements to maximize liquidity utilization.
• Ensure optimal set-up of notional or physical cash pools across the group, minimizing idle cash and external borrowings.
• Monitor the group’s FX exposure and implement hedging strategies where appropriate.
• Develop and maintain FX policies, procedures, and controls.
• Advise leadership on currency risks and mitigation strategies.

Treasury Operations & Governance

• Develop and maintain robust treasury policies, controls, and reporting frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance, external regulations, and best practices.
• Lead the treasury system selection, implementation, and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with finance teams, tax, legal, and operational stakeholders to support strategic initiatives, acquisitions, and restructurings.
• Report regularly to senior management on cash position, forecasts, risks, and opportunities.

Key Requirements

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional treasury qualification (ACT, CTP) highly desirable.

Experience

• Minimum 7+ years of treasury experience in an international, multi-entity organization.
• Proven track record of managing cash flow forecasting, cash management, and international cash pooling at group level.
• Strong experience managing FX exposure and risk.
• Leadership experience overseeing teams and managing treasury operations for 50+ legal entities.

Skills & Attributes

• Advanced understanding of treasury systems, cash management tools, and banking platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and strategic mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• High attention to detail, with strong governance and compliance focus.

This role is paying £500-700 per day, offers hybrid working and is a 3-6 months interim role with potential of going permanent.