Our client, a well-known and successful distribution business based in Dublin, with a global distribution network, has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced treasury professional to lead the Group Treasury function.
The Head of Treasury will lead the treasury function for a multi-site motor group operating across the UK and Ireland.
Reporting directly to the Group CFO, your primary responsibilities will include developing and implementing the Group's treasury strategy, ensuring appropriate liquidity and funding, optimising banking arrangements and managing financial risks across the business.
The role will also oversee the Group's relationships with banks, finance providers and other funding partners, ensuring financing arrangements support the operational and strategic requirements of the Group.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the Group's treasury strategy in conjunction with the CFO. Ensure availability of appropriate funding to support the Group's operations, investment plans and strategic plans.
- Oversee daily cash management across the Group. Develop and maintain robust daily, weekly, monthly and longer-term cash flow forecasts.
- Manage relationships with the Group's relationship banks, lenders and other financial institutions. Negotiate banking terms, facility pricing, transactions charges and service arrangements.
- Maintain and develop the Group Treasury Policy, ensuring it reflects the Group's funding structure, risk profile and operational requirements. Ensure appropriate controls over bank accounts, payments, borrowing, deposits and treasury transactions.
- Work closely with finance teams and divisional management to understand cash flow and funding requirements. Support the CFO in evaluation of major capital expenditure, property investments and acquisition opportunities.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Must hold a recognised professional accounting or treasury qualification and demonstrate a track record of relevant experience.
- Significant experience in a senior treasury, corporate finance, banking or related financial management role.
- Strong experience in of cash and liquidity management, cash flow forecasting and funding arrangements.
- Experience managing banking relationships and negotiating financing facilities.
- Strong understanding of debt structures, interest costs, financial covenants and liquidity risk.
- Excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills.
