Deputy Treasurer

Job Description

Do you fancy working for one of the UK’s biggest retailers? 
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our dynamic and forward thinking Treasury team in a pivotal role managing the Group’s cash and financial risks, 

Based at our Leicestershire Head Office, you'll be responsible for developing and managing Group bank relationships, developing hedging initiatives and supporting the management of £1.6 billion per annum of foreign currency. 

About the Role

Reporting to the Group Treasurer you will:

• Work to manage the Group’s financial risk in line with Treasury policy 
• Ensure the Group’s cash and debt positions are managed efficiently ensuring sufficient liquidity is available to meet payments including those under our on-going share buyback policy.
• Oversee the generation of treasury reporting for monthly board papers and weekly treasury committee meetings including: liquidity, cashflow, FX hedging and market risks.  
• Maintain up to date knowledge of news affecting financial markets as well as understanding the implications of the political and economic environment both in the UK and overseas 
• In conjunction with the Group Treasurer, ensure the Group’s external and internal financing is consistent with its long term objectives
• Work with the wider Group to ensure efficient integration of new or acquired businesses
• Lead and manage projects both internally and externally
• Support the development of the wider Treasury team
• Deputising for the Group Treasurer when needed

About You:

• You will ideally be AMCT qualified 
• You will be a confident communicator and ideally have experience of writing and presenting reports to the senior leadership team 
• Good numerical skills are required in order to manage and report on complex financial issues 
• You will be a self starter with a strong desire to lead on projects and seek out solutions
• Good interpersonal skills enabling effective development of  internal and external relationships

Benefits:

• Car / Car allowance 
• Management share options
• Sharesave scheme opens in October
• Pension 3% Employer/ 5% Employee (you can top up)
• 25 days holiday plus BH, can buy up to 3 days Holiday calendar runs 1st April-31st March
• Private Medical Scheme for self and family (benefit in kind tax penalty) via Aviva
• Permanent health insurance
• Bonus - company performance dependent
• 25% staff discount and free next day delivery to desk for online purchases
• Subsidised restaurant, bar, coffee shops and Starbuck stations, all onsite
• Free car parking
• Outstanding subsidised Nursery onsite
• Staff shop onsite

ABOUT US

You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!

• ​25% off a huge selection of Next, Lipsy & Victoria's Secret products
• Company performance based bonus
• Sharesave scheme
• On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Early VIP access to sale stock
• Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
• Subsidised restaurant, coffee shop and juice bar
• Access a 24/7 digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
• Free on-site parking

Our aim is to support all applicants during the application process and to provide reasonable adjustments when ​​necessary and requested. If you would like to request support with your application due to any health condition, feel free to get in touch with us by calling us on 0116 284 6858 and leave a voicemail.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.