Group Treasurer – 6 month FTC

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, cashflow 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

• Manage daily cash activities to meet local funding requirements
• Implement and drive cash flow forecasting excellence
• Lead cash planning process, generating balance sheet budgets/forecasts and short-term detailed cash forecasts for the Group
• Monitor cash positions and related borrowing needs to ensure financial stability and maintain sufficient funds to meet operational requirements
• Ensure timely cash extraction from overseas entities to minimise borrowing requirements
• Monitor, review and manage cash pool requirements
• Ensure timely settlement of Intercompany payables and receivables

Risk Management

• Evaluate and enhance internal controls in all banking and treasury processes to strengthen the governance framework
• Drive Treasury Policy compliance
• 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
• Understand and report on the key drivers of FX impact
• Review and monitor tax implications on treasury activities in partnership with the central tax function

Funding

• Manage the overdraft and drawdowns/repayments on revolving credit facilities
• Monitor compliance with all covenants and forecast future impacts on covenants
• Ensure compliance and timely reporting to meet the requirements of all financing agreements

Business Partnering

• Develop and enhance relationships with the international finance teams, banking providers and other lenders
• Develop and deliver timely and insightful treasury reporting including Executive and Board reporting
• Understand and evaluate political and economic events and clearly and succinctly communicate the impact
• 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 clients range from multinational, Global 1000, and Fortune 500 enterprises to emerging companies developing industry-leading technologies, as well as government and public sector bodies.

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 underpins 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. We are committed to providing an inclusive working environment and culture across our global firm, where everyone can bring their authentic self to work.
Diversity of perspective, thought, background and culture combine to make us the leading global law firm; that’s why we actively seek to build balanced teams. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.

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.

PRE-ENGAGEMENT SCREENING
In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits and where relevant, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and work-related references.