The Head of Treasury and Working Capital Management is responsible for overseeing the companys treasury function optimizing liquidity managing financial risks and ensuring efficient working capital management. The role involves strategic financial planning investment management and policy implementation to enhance the companys financial stability and operational efficiency.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement treasury policies cash management strategies and working capital optimization initiatives.
- Manage cash flow ensuring adequate liquidity for business operations while optimizing returns on surplus funds.
- Oversee banking relationships negotiation of credit facilities and funding strategies.
- Monitor and manage financial risks including currency exposure interest rate fluctuations and counterparty risks.
- Develop and oversee investment strategies in alignment with company objectives and risk appetite.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements internal controls and corporate governance standards related to treasury functions.
- Drive working capital improvements including cash conversion cycle optimization and accounts receivable/payable management.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop financial models and forecasts to support business decisionmaking.
- Implement treasury technology solutions to enhance process efficiency and financial reporting.
- Lead mentor and develop the treasury team to build strong financial capabilities within the organization.
Education and Experience
- Bachelors Degree in Finance Accounting Economics or a related field.
- Professional qualification (e.g. CFA CTP CIMA ACCA CPA) is preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in treasury corporate finance or financial risk management with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Knowledge
- Strong understanding of corporate treasury operations cash flow forecasting and financial instruments.
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks governing treasury and banking operations.
- Familiarity with international financial markets foreign exchange and interest rate hedging.
- Understanding of financial technology solutions related to treasury management.
Skills
- Financial modeling and analysis.
- Strong negotiation and relationship management.
- Advanced proficiency in financial systems ERP and treasury management software.
- Leadership and strategic decisionmaking capabilities.
Abilities
- Ability to assess financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Capacity to develop and execute financial strategies in alignment with corporate goals.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Attitudes
- High level of integrity and ethical standards.
- Strategic and analytical mindset.
- Proactive and results oriented.
- Adaptability in a dynamic financial environment.