Senior Group Treasury Systems Manager

WPP Media Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP is seeking a Senior Treasury Systems Leader to shape and deliver the future of Treasury technology across a global organisation. You will oversee governance, automation and major system initiatives, reporting to Group Treasury and collaborating with Finance, IT and external partners.

The role includes leading a team with global reach, driving strategic upgrades, data governance and process optimisation to support cash management and liquidity on a global scale.

Qualifications

• Proven experience implementing, managing, or supporting Treasury Management Systems in corporate or financial services.
• Strong understanding of UK and international treasury operations including cash management and liquidity.
• Experience delivering complex transformation and systems initiatives on time and within budget.
• Advanced analytical skills with Excel, reporting tools and data-driven decision making.
• Experience integrating treasury platforms with ERPs, banking systems and payment networks.
• Proactive problem solver focused on process optimisation, controls and continuous improvement.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Comfortable working in a global, fast-paced team environment.
• Interest in AI applications to enhance treasury operations, insights and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Treasury Systems strategy, roadmap and transformation agenda across a global organisation.
• Deliver large-scale transformation initiatives including upgrades, automation, integrations and data governance.
• Oversee full project lifecycle from requirements through testing, implementation and post-go-live support.
• Partner with Treasury, Finance, IT, banking partners and external vendors for successful delivery.
• Act as liaison between Treasury and technology teams to translate business needs into scalable tech solutions.
• Manage governance, service delivery, vendor relationships and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a robust control environment aligning systems with governance requirements.
• Champion automation and AI-driven solutions to enhance treasury processes and decisions.
• Drive data quality, reporting accuracy and operational efficiency globally.
• Support strategic cash management, liquidity and transformation initiatives.
• Develop scalable support models, processes and best practices for Treasury operations.
• Monitor emerging technologies and industry trends to improve Treasury capabilities.

Skills

Treasury systems expertise

Excel & analytics

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving & controls

Tools

ION IT2

SWIFT

APIs

ERP integrations

Host-to-host

Job description

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands.

We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company - powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.

We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.

Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.

For more information, visit WPP.com.

Why we’re hiring:

We're looking for an experienced Treasury Systems leader to shape and deliver the future of Treasury technology at WPP.

Reporting into Group Treasury, you'll lead the management, optimisation and transformation of our global treasury systems landscape, supporting the delivery of Elevate28, WPP's strategic transformation programme. You'll work across Treasury, Finance, Technology, regional teams and external partners to drive automation, improve controls, enhance reporting, and deliver major system initiatives.

The role will oversee cross-regional transformation projects, ensuring successful delivery of complex system and process changes while managing risks, dependencies, resources, and key stakeholder decisions. You will also play a pivotal role in Treasury Systems governance, leading change request management, supporting Steering Committee activities, and helping shape the future operating model of the Treasury function.

This is a high-impact role with the opportunity to influence the future operating model of Treasury Systems at a global scale while leading a team based in Bengaluru.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the Treasury Systems strategy, roadmap, and transformation agenda, driving the optimisation and enhancement of Treasury technology across a global organisation.
• Deliver large-scale transformation initiatives, including system upgrades, automation, integrations, data governance, and process standardisation.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle, from requirements gathering and solution design through to testing, implementation, governance, and post-go-live support.
• Partner closely with Treasury, Finance, IT, banking partners, and external vendors to ensure successful delivery of strategic initiatives.
• Act as the key liaison between Treasury and technology teams, translating business requirements into scalable technology solutions.
• Manage Treasury systems governance, service delivery, vendor relationships, and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain a robust control environment, ensuring systems, processes, and data align with governance and risk management requirements.
• Champion innovation by leveraging automation, analytics, and AI-driven solutions to enhance treasury processes and decision-making.
• Drive improvements in data quality, reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and business insight.
• Support strategic cash management, liquidity, and treasury transformation initiatives on a global scale.
• Develop and embed scalable support models, processes, and best practices to enable efficient and effective Treasury operations worldwide.
• Monitor emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities to improve Treasury capabilities and operational performance.

Key Systems Expertise

• Strong experience with Treasury Management Systems, ideally ION IT2.
• Expertise in treasury technology, banking connectivity, and system integrations, including SWIFT, APIs, and host-to-host solutions.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future Treasury technology landscape within a global organisation, driving strategic change while delivering tangible business value.

What you’ll need:

• Proven experience implementing, managing, or supporting Treasury Management Systems within a corporate or financial services environment.
• Strong understanding of UK and international treasury operations, including cash management, liquidity, financial instruments, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated project management expertise, with a track record of delivering complex transformation and systems initiatives on time and within budget.
• Advanced analytical skills, including strong proficiency in Excel, reporting tools, and data-driven decision-making.
• Experience integrating treasury platforms with ERPs, banking systems, and payment networks is highly advantageous.
• A proactive problem solver with a strong focus on process optimisation, controls, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a global, fast-paced team environment.
• An appreciation of emerging technologies, including the application of AI to enhance treasury operations, insights, and decision-making.

Who you are:

You're open_:_ We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You're optimistic_:_ We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

What we’ll give you:

• Passionate, inspired people - We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.
• Scale and opportunity - We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.
• Challenging and stimulating work - Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?

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