Senior Treasury Analyst

JD; Bury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Treasury Analyst to join their dynamic team in Bury. In this pivotal role, you will manage cashflow forecasting, liquidity management, and support strategic projects that drive operational excellence. Your expertise will help build strong relationships with senior management and ensure compliance with Treasury policies. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the continuous improvement of Treasury functions while being part of a forward-thinking organization committed to growth in the sports and outdoor retail sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing cashflow forecasts and liquidity positions.
• Strong analytical skills for financial modelling and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver monthly UK liquidity cashflow forecasts and reporting.
• Manage funding and daily UK company bank balances.
• Support management of Group FX exposure through cashflow analysis.

Skills

Cashflow Forecasting

Financial Modelling

Liquidity Management

FX Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Professional Finance Qualification (CIMA, ACCA)

Tools

FXall System

Job description

Senior Treasury Analyst

Bury Head office, Greater Manchester

Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with our colleagues working in stores across several retail fascias in many markets around the world. JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE100 publicly quoted company since 2019 and continues to grow in the UK and internationally.

We aim to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry. To help us achieve this, you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people-led, innovative, and customer-focused organisation that provides operational excellence while identifying new areas of growth.

Role overview:

The Senior Treasury Analyst is a key member of the Group Treasury function, a role that has arisen due to our continued global expansion and internal promotion.

Your responsibilities will include managing the timely and accurate reporting and forecasting of the Group's available cash. You will build strong relationships with senior management and stakeholders both internally and externally across the Group.

The Senior Analyst will support the finance team on strategic projects to implement the Group's Treasury policies, establish, and drive the efficiency and continuous improvement of Treasury functions.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver UK liquidity cashflow forecasts and reporting monthly, including FX risk, covenant compliance, and counterparty risk exposure review.
• Review the Group cash position daily and prepare daily reports.
• Manage funding and daily UK company bank balances.
• Process settlement requests for treasury transactions to ensure timely payments.
• Manage liquidity positions and placement of funds on deposit.
• Support management of Group FX exposure through cashflow analysis and maintaining the FXall system.
• Handle intercompany funding and loan arrangements.
• Develop financial models to manage 12-month rolling cash forecasts.

Role objectives and KPIs:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior management to improve cashflow forecasting and liquidity management.
• Collaborate with the global Treasury team to document and adhere to policies and procedures.
• Support the development of internal controls and processes.
• Assist in ongoing improvements and technology solutions within treasury.

Skills and Experience:

We seek a candidate with a blend of soft and hard skills, relevant experience, and qualifications necessary for the role.