Treasury Specialist -(1-2 days per month in office)

Michael Page; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Remote-friendly

Job summary

Michael Page partners with a sustainability centred energy business to recruit a Treasury Accountant. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will own cash flow forecasting and treasury activities to support strategic decision‑making across the Group.

The role offers a newly created opportunity to shape treasury processes, manage rolling 13-week cash forecasts, monitor cash performance, and liaise with lenders. The role is mostly remote but requires 1-2 days in the office per month.

Qualifications

• Qualified or studying towards a recognised professional qualification (ACT, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Collaborative approach with ability to build relationships across the organisation.
• Experience with cash flow forecasting and treasury activities is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and own rolling 13-week cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor actual cash performance against forecast with variance analysis.
• Support working capital initiatives and improve cash generation.
• Partner with operational and finance teams to improve forecasting accuracy.
• Manage daily cash reporting and visibility of cash positions.
• Liaise with external lenders and manage covenant reporting.
• Lead foreign exchange management and treasury activities.
• Assist with VAT returns and month-end / year-end close.
• Facilitate payments to energy suppliers and drive treasury improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel expertise

Stakeholder management

Collaboration

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

I am partnered with a sustainability centred energy business as they make their first Treasury hire. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing private equity-backed business in a newly created Treasury Accountant role.

Client Details

I am delighted to be partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed organisation to recruit a Treasury Accountant.

As part of its ongoing growth journey, the business has created this new role to develop treasury capability, strengthen cash flow forecasting and provide greater support to strategic decision-making across the Group.

The organisation is a leading provider of advisory and managed services within the energy, sustainability and ESG sectors, supporting a diverse customer base with complex operational, regulatory and environmental challenges.

Description

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, this newly created Treasury Accountant role will be responsible for managing cash flow forecasting, treasury activities and supporting key financial reporting processes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparation and ownership of rolling 13-week cash flow forecasts.
• Monitoring actual cash performance against forecast and providing detailed variance analysis.
• Supporting working capital initiatives and identifying opportunities to improve cash generation.
• Partnering with operational and finance teams to understand cash cycles and improve forecasting accuracy.
• Managing daily cash reporting and providing visibility of cash positions across the Group.
• Monitoring and optimising cash balances, including execution of bank transfers where required.
• Managing relationships with external lenders, including covenant reporting and compliance monitoring.
• Leading foreign exchange management and treasury-related activities.
• Assisting with VAT returns and other regulatory reporting requirements.
• Assist month-end and year-end financial close processes.
• Facilitating payments to energy suppliers on behalf of clients.
• Lead process improvements across treasury and finance operations.
• Providing ad hoc analysis and support to the CFO and Group Financial Controller.

Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• A recognised professional qualification (ACT,ACA, ACCA, CIMA, equivalent or studying towards a professional qualification).
• A collaborative approach with the confidence to build relationships across the organisation.
• A proactive mindset with a desire to drive continuous improvement
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills would be advantageous.

Job Offer

• Newly created role with the opportunity to shape treasury processes and reporting from day one.
• Exposure to a growing private equity-backed business with ambitious growth plans.
• Significant interaction with the Group Financial Controller, CFO and wider leadership team.
• Please note: this role is mostly remote but will require 1-2 days in office per month

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.