Treasury Manager
- Recruiter
- Celebration Brands
- Location
- Kingston (JM)
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Posted
- 21 Nov 2024
- Closes
- 10 Dec 2024
- Ref
- 199131
- Job role
- Treasury
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
- Experience level
- Manager
Job Summary
This role ensures that the company's financial assets are effectively utilized and secured while optimizing cash and funding positions. The Treasury Manager will develop and implement treasury policies, monitor cash forecasts, oversee investments, and manage financial transactions. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in finance, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to build relationships with financial institutions.
Major Responsibilities
Cash Flow & Liquidity Management
* Monitor and manage daily cash flow requirements, ensuring sufficient funds are available to meet operational needs.
* Optimize cash positions by forecasting, budgeting, and managing short-term investments.
* Develop and maintain cash flow forecasting models (8-week cash flow, AOP and FCST FCF), analysing variances and making recommendations.
* Analyze the company's cash conversion cycle and develop strategies to improve cycle times. Work closely with operational teams to streamline processes and reduce working capital requirements without compromising business growth.
* Maintain the established minimum cash balance.
* Coordinate the supplier reconciliation.
* Manage intercompany relationship with parents.
Banking Relationships
* Establish and maintain strong relationships with banks and other financial institutions.
Negotiate fees, rates, and services with banking partners to optimize costs and terms.
Manage banking structures, including account openings, closings, and signatory updates.
* Ensure Compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) Regulations.
* Role requires close collaboration with the legal and compliance teams to ensure all banking relationships and financial transactions comply with applicable regulatory standards.
Risk Management
* Identify and manage financial risks, including foreign exchange, interest rate, and credit risk exposures.
* Develop and implement hedging strategies to minimize exposure to market fluctuations.
* Oversee compliance with regulatory requirements related to treasury functions.
Debt Management
* Manage debt facilities, including renewals, refinancing, and compliance with covenants.
* Monitor interest expenses, optimize debt mix, and develop financing strategies.
Policy Development & Compliance
* Develop and implement treasury policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard the company's financial assets.
* Ensure compliance with corporate policies and external regulations related to treasury activities.
* Prepare regular treasury reports for management and provide recommendations for improvements.
Team Leadership & Development
* Lead and mentor a team of treasury analysts or specialists (if applicable).
* Support professional growth and encourage team members to pursue certifications and further training.
Academic qualifications and experience required for the job:
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
* Professional certification (e.g., CTP, CFA) is highly desirable.
* 5+ years of experience in treasury or cash management, preferably in a corporate setting.
* Strong knowledge of financial markets, investment strategies, and cash management practices.
* Proficiency in treasury management systems, financial modeling, and advanced Excel.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
* Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
To see the full job description please click apply.
This role ensures that the company's financial assets are effectively utilized and secured while optimizing cash and funding positions. The Treasury Manager will develop and implement treasury policies, monitor cash forecasts, oversee investments, and manage financial transactions. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in finance, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to build relationships with financial institutions.
Major Responsibilities
Cash Flow & Liquidity Management
* Monitor and manage daily cash flow requirements, ensuring sufficient funds are available to meet operational needs.
* Optimize cash positions by forecasting, budgeting, and managing short-term investments.
* Develop and maintain cash flow forecasting models (8-week cash flow, AOP and FCST FCF), analysing variances and making recommendations.
* Analyze the company's cash conversion cycle and develop strategies to improve cycle times. Work closely with operational teams to streamline processes and reduce working capital requirements without compromising business growth.
* Maintain the established minimum cash balance.
* Coordinate the supplier reconciliation.
* Manage intercompany relationship with parents.
Banking Relationships
* Establish and maintain strong relationships with banks and other financial institutions.
Negotiate fees, rates, and services with banking partners to optimize costs and terms.
Manage banking structures, including account openings, closings, and signatory updates.
* Ensure Compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) Regulations.
* Role requires close collaboration with the legal and compliance teams to ensure all banking relationships and financial transactions comply with applicable regulatory standards.
Risk Management
* Identify and manage financial risks, including foreign exchange, interest rate, and credit risk exposures.
* Develop and implement hedging strategies to minimize exposure to market fluctuations.
* Oversee compliance with regulatory requirements related to treasury functions.
Debt Management
* Manage debt facilities, including renewals, refinancing, and compliance with covenants.
* Monitor interest expenses, optimize debt mix, and develop financing strategies.
Policy Development & Compliance
* Develop and implement treasury policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard the company's financial assets.
* Ensure compliance with corporate policies and external regulations related to treasury activities.
* Prepare regular treasury reports for management and provide recommendations for improvements.
Team Leadership & Development
* Lead and mentor a team of treasury analysts or specialists (if applicable).
* Support professional growth and encourage team members to pursue certifications and further training.
Academic qualifications and experience required for the job:
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
* Professional certification (e.g., CTP, CFA) is highly desirable.
* 5+ years of experience in treasury or cash management, preferably in a corporate setting.
* Strong knowledge of financial markets, investment strategies, and cash management practices.
* Proficiency in treasury management systems, financial modeling, and advanced Excel.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
* Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
To see the full job description please click apply.