THE ROLE
We are recruiting this role to temporarily join our Finance team to be based in either our London or Sheffield office to lead the Group Treasury function for a 6 month period.
The Group Treasurer will play a pivotal role in developing the effectiveness of the treasury function. The role will take full accountability for cash management and control, group funding needs, foreign exchange, FX hedging, cash flow forecasting, and regular reporting to the CFO, Executive Committee, and Board.
The role will ensure that treasury processes and controls are operating effectively and efficiently across the group.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Review, challenge, streamline and continuous improvement of treasury processes and controls
* CASH MANAGEMENT
o Manage daily cash activities to meet local funding requirements
o Implement and drive cash flow forecasting excellence
o Lead cash planning process, generating balance sheet budgets/forecasts and short-term detailed cash forecasts for the Group
o Monitor cash positions and related borrowing needs to ensure financial stability and maintain sufficient funds to meet operational requirements
o Ensure timely cash extraction from overseas entities to minimise borrowing requirements
o Monitor, review and manage cash pool requirements
o Ensure timely settlement of Intercompany payables and receivables
* RISK MANAGEMENT
o Evaluate and enhance internal controls in all banking and treasury processes to strengthen the governance framework
o Drive Treasury Policy compliance
o Execute FX hedging deals in line with the Treasury Policy and in accordance with the changing needs of the business and monitor the effectiveness of hedging policy
o Understand and report on the key drivers of FX impact
o Review and monitor tax implications on treasury activities in partnership with the central tax function
* FUNDING
o Manage the overdraft and drawdowns/repayments on revolving credit facilities
o Monitor compliance with all covenants and forecast future impacts on covenants
o Ensure compliance and timely reporting to meet the requirements of all financing agreements
* BUSINESS PARTNERING
o Develop and enhance relationships with the international finance teams, banking providers, and other lenders
o Develop and deliver timely and insightful treasury reporting including Executive and Board reporting
o Understand and evaluate political and economic events and clearly and succinctly communicate the impact
o Act as a trusted treasury consultant advising and providing recommendations as required
ABOUT YOU
* Accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) and Treasury Qualification (AMCT)
* Proven treasury experience in a large multinational environment
* Previous experience of hedging, forex, and international cash management is essential
* Exceptional analytical skills
* Ability to coach, lead and develop those around them, passing on their knowledge to upskill and empower
* Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with all levels within the organisation
* Great organisational skills and ability to work to tight deadlines
* Strong problem solver with intellectual curiosity and a “can-do” attitude
* Be comfortable operating in sometimes ambiguous situations, demonstrating a flexible and collaborative personal working style
* Ability to deliver continuous process improvements and value to treasury function
ABOUT US
DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers and business service professionals located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. Our global reach ensures that we can help businesses with their legal needs anywhere in the world. We strive to be the leading global business law firm by delivering quality, service excellence, and value to our clients and offering practical and innovative legal solutions to help them succeed.
OUR VALUES
In everything we do connected with our People, our Clients, and our Communities, we live by these values:
* Be Supportive– we are compassionate and inclusive, valuing diversity and acting thoughtfully
* Be Collaborative– we are proactive, passionate team players investing in our relationships
* Be Bold– we are fearless and inquisitive, challenging ourselves to think big and find creative new solutions
* Be Exceptional– we are strategic and driven, exceeding standards and expectations
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
At DLA Piper, diversity and inclusion underpin how we live our values and everything we do. We believe that everyone has a voice, and that everyone’s voice counts. We know that the rich diversity across our firm makes us stronger, more innovative, and creative, which helps us to better serve our clients and communities.
HYBRID WORKING
We recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That’s why we are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support requests for agile working arrangements.
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