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Head of Treasury - Function build out

Cheshire Permanent £90,000 - £110,000 per year View Job Description
The Head of Treasury will play a vital role in directing and controlling all treasury functions to include liquidity, investments, and risk management. This leadership role requires a strategic thinker who can also manage a team within a fast-paced environment in the financial services industry.
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  • Opportunity to build out a Treasury function in a high-growth business
  • Pivotal role in directing treasury and secured funding actions

About Our Client

Our clients mission is to empower ambitious UK businesses with the funding needed to reach their full potential. Through a range of financial services, from venture capital to asset-based finance, they support companies as they scale and adapt to evolving funding requirements.

They have provided over £1bn in investments and loans, funding £6.6bn in assets across the UK. Guided by ESG principles, they prioritise transparent, responsible practices that positively impact their people, communities, and industries. As a high-growth and acquisitive business they are expecting to support for over 1,000 additional SMEs each year.

Job Description

  • Create and oversee detailed cash flow forecasting models using Excel and Power BI to inform strategic decision-making and support liquidity management.
  • Monitor liquidity across facilities to ensure optimal cash positioning for business operations.
  • Lead securitisation activities, including structuring funding transactions, negotiating with funders, and supporting facility set-up and compliance.
  • Collaborate with business managing directors to gather cash requirements and align Treasury operations with broader business objectives.
  • Manage bank account administration across the group, ensuring efficient integration and operational alignment with banking partners.
  • Oversee and develop a Treasury team, including a Treasury Manager and two graduates, to ensure accountability in reporting and performance.
  • Oversee and manage IRRBB (Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book) and other financial risks, ensuring alignment with the Treasury policy and implementing effective risk mitigation strategies
  • Provide regular updates to funders, investors, and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with Treasury policies and audit requirements.
  • Manage payment processes, including approvals, bank sweeps, and transaction oversight, maintaining controls and efficiency.
  • Deliver training on cash management, debt funding, and securitisation to non-financial teams to enhance Treasury awareness across the business.
  • Drive continuous improvement and build out the Treasury function, establishing best-in-class practices, systems, and controls for future growth.

The Successful Applicant

  • Previous treasury experience in a lending or financial services business with knowledge of treasury operations, liquidity management, IRRBB, secured funding or securitisation structures.
  • Ability to manage strategic banking partners
  • Understanding of how to build out a Treasury function in a growing and highly acquisitive business.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills for communication with internal and external stakeholders,
  • Able to work effectively under pressure, prioritising competing demands with agility.
  • Able to inspire the treasury team, influence the wider business including business MD's and drive positive change and transformation
  • ACT/ACCA/CertBalm or equivalent.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary plus a generous 30% bonus (discretionary based on personal and business performance).
  • Company pension scheme.
  • 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday (totalling 34 days off).
  • Private healthcare for you and your immediate dependants.
  • Techscheme salary sacrifice
  • Free parking.
  • Free breakfast, drinks and snacks.
  • Social events, including summer and Christmas parties.
  • Plenty of learning opportunities; we're passionate about developing our people.
  • 2-3 days per week in office in Cheshire.



We invite Treasury leaders candidates who are eager to make an impact in the financial services sector to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a high-growth company and contribute to its continued success.

Contact
Rebecca Scuffam
Quote job ref
JN-112024-6584766
Phone number
+44 207 269 2171

Job summary

Job function
Treasury
Subsector
Financial Services
Sector
Financial Services
Location
Cheshire
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Rebecca Scuffam
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2171
Job reference
JN-112024-6584766