Treasury Manager

Sellick Partnership; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual leave

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing support

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is recruiting a Treasury Manager for Co-op Academies Trust. You will oversee treasury, cashflow forecasting, and banking relationships across academies and central operations, reporting to the Head of Finance and guiding two Treasury Assistants.

The role requires substantial treasury experience and a professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent). Hybrid working with 2 on-site days per week in Manchester.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in treasury, cash management or a related finance role.
• Experience managing banking arrangements and cashflow forecasting.
• Professional finance qualification (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) or working towards.

Responsibilities

• Manage Trust-wide banking arrangements across academies and central operations.
• Monitor daily cash positions and produce short and medium-term cashflow forecasts.
• Oversee bank reconciliations and cashbook journals.
• Prepare treasury reports and recommendations for senior leaders.
• Line manage two Treasury Assistants and develop staff.

Skills

Treasury management

Cashflow forecasting

Banking arrangements

Financial controls

Risk management

Staff supervision

Analytical reporting

Education

ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Treasury Manager

Salary: £56,710 - £61,206 per annum

Location: 1 Angel Square, Manchester/hybrid working (2 days on-site per week)

Contract: Permanent, 37 hours FTE

Closing date: 23:59pm, Monday 20 July 2026

Overview of the Treasury Manager role

Sellick Partnership is currently partnered with Co-op Academies Trust to recruit a Treasury Manager to support the effective management of the Trust's treasury function. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced treasury or cash management professional to join a growing Multi Academy Trust, overseeing banking arrangements, cashflow, investments, reconciliations and financial controls across academies and central operations. The role reports to the Head of Finance and will manage two Treasury Assistants.

Key responsibilities of the Treasury Manager will include

• Manage Trust-wide banking arrangements across academies and central operations


• Act as the main contact for banking providers and financial institutions


• Monitor daily cash positions and produce short and medium-term cashflow forecasts


• Manage low‑risk investment of cash balances in line with Trust policy


• Prepare treasury reports and recommendations for senior leaders and committees


• Oversee bank reconciliations, cashbook journals and timely resolution of reconciling items


• Ensure compliance with the Academies Trust Handbook, ESFA guidance and Trust financial policies


• Support the onboarding of new academies, including banking set‑up and training


• Line manage, supervise and develop two Treasury Assistants

Required experience/qualifications of the Treasury Manager position will include

• Substantial experience in treasury, cash management or a related finance role


• Experience managing banking arrangements and cashflow forecasting


• Strong understanding of financial controls and risk management


• Experience supervising or managing staff


• Ability to analyse financial information and present it clearly to non‑finance colleagues


• High level of accuracy, organisation and attention to detail


• Professional finance qualification, such as ACCA, CIMA or equivalent, or working towards


• Experience within a Multi Academy Trust, education or public sector environment would be beneficial


• Commitment to co‑operative values, British Values and the Ways of Being Co‑op

Benefits available alongside the Treasury Manager position include (but aren't limited to):

• Competitive annual leave entitlement


• Defined benefit pension schemes, including the Local Government Pension Scheme


• Co‑op colleague membership, including 30% off selected Co‑op branded products and 10% off branded products in Co‑op Group food stores


• Employee Assistance Programme for colleagues and members of their household


• Wellbeing support, including mental health resources, Health Assured support, Wisdom Health and Wellbeing App and Mental Health First Aiders


• Occupational sick pay and family‑friendly policies


• Free annual flu vaccination and free eye care tests


• Cycle to Work scheme and Nuffield Health gym membership discounts


• Professional development, induction, coaching and career progression opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Co‑op Academies Trust, a values‑led organisation sponsored by the Co‑op Group. The Trust supports schools and communities across the North of England and is committed to creating exceptional pupil experiences, strong financial stewardship and fairer communities.

Closing date: 23:59pm, Monday 20 July 2026

Synonyms: Treasury Lead, Treasury Accountant, Cash Manager, Cashflow Manager, Banking Manager, Senior Finance Officer

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