Job Title: Head of Treasury
Location: Cork, Ireland
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Company Size: Mid-sized (multi-entity operations across 12 countries)
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly strategic and experienced Head of Treasury to lead our global treasury function. This pivotal role will be responsible for the comprehensive oversight of all cash operations, driving advanced cash flow projections and robust liquidity management across our international entities. The Head of Treasury will ensure stringent compliance with debt covenants, optimize global cash positions, and strategically manage foreign exchange, intercompany funding, and critical banking relationships. This role is central to safeguarding the company's financial stability and enabling its ambitious growth strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
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Strategic Cashflow & Liquidity Leadership:
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Lead the development and execution of sophisticated cash flow forecasting models (weekly, monthly, long-term) to provide critical insights into future liquidity needs, risks, and opportunities across all operating entities.
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Design and implement advanced cash concentration and pooling strategies to optimize global liquidity and maximize returns on surplus funds.
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Ensure optimal liquidity levels are maintained to meet all operational requirements, including payroll, vendor payments, and debt servicing.
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Debt & Capital Structure Management:
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Oversee and ensure rigorous compliance with all loan agreements, debt covenants, and reporting requirements.
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Strategically coordinate drawdowns, repayments, and interest payments on credit facilities.
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Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with lenders and financial partners, ensuring transparent and timely reporting.
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Global Banking & Treasury Operations:
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Manage and optimize the global banking infrastructure, including account opening/closing, KYC processes, and mandate administration.
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Negotiate favorable terms and optimize banking fees and services with financial partners.
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Administer and control access to all treasury systems and bank portals, ensuring security and efficiency.
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Foreign Exchange & Intercompany Management:
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Proactively monitor and analyze FX exposures across all multi-currency operations, developing and executing effective hedging strategies where applicable.
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Oversee intercompany transfers and ensure strict compliance with transfer pricing policies.
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Treasury Compliance & Controls:
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Develop, implement, and continuously monitor robust treasury policies and internal controls.
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Ensure full audit and internal reporting compliance for all treasury activities, including SOX requirements.
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Strategic Business Partnering:
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Provide critical treasury support for M&A activities and corporate restructuring initiatives.
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Collaborate extensively with accounting, payroll, tax, and FP&A teams across all geographies to ensure integrated financial management and support strategic decision-making.
Qualifications:
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Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CPA is essential).
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Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
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Minimum of 8+ years of progressive and relevant treasury experience in a multinational, leveraged environment, with a significant portion in a leadership or senior specialist capacity.
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Demonstrated expertise in managing cash flow projections and optimizing liquidity across multiple countries and currencies.
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Strong understanding of capital structure, loan documentation, and complex banking relationships.
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Advanced proficiency in treasury management systems, financial modeling (Excel), and ERP tools (e.g., SAP).
Preferred Traits:
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A strategic and commercially astute leader with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
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Exceptional analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and risk identification.
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Outstanding communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, comfortable influencing at all levels.
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Ability to thrive in a lean, fast-paced, and international environment, managing multiple priorities and time zones.
