At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead treasury and procurement processes, managing cash flow and vendor relationships.
- Company: Join a premium brand expanding globally with a strong market presence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, bonus, pension, and generous leave.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in a dynamic role within a thriving company.
- Qualifications: 5-10 years in treasury and procurement, preferably in retail or FMCG.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 70000 £ per year.
Excellent opportunity at a well-established premium brand. Our client is aiming to expand their global business including EMEA, and they are recruiting a Senior Treasury and Procurement Lead to proactively participate toward this mission. The job holder is to manage all aspects of the indirect tax and procurement lifecycle including managing cash position, payment processes, procurement governance, cash outflow management, strong financial controls over spending, and effective coordination with internal stakeholders/external partners.
- Treasury Management
- Manage short-term liquidity and cash positioning across bank accounts
- Maintain and update rolling cash flow forecasts
- Monitor cash inflows/outflows and identify potential liquidity risks
- Execute and oversee fund transfers, FX transactions, and intercompany movements
- Maintain relationships with banking partners and payment providers
- Accounts Payable Oversight (via BPO)
- Oversee end-to-end AP process managed by BPO provider
- Review and approve payment runs in line with internal controls
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of invoice processing
- Handle escalations, exceptions, and urgent payments
- Monitor aging and ensure no operational bottlenecks
- Procurement & Spend Control
- Design and enforce procurement policies and approval workflows
- Ensure proper authorization and budget alignment for all expenditures
- Partner with business teams (marketing, operations, production) on spend planning
- Support vendor selection and commercial terms negotiation where relevant
- Drive cost discipline without compromising business agility
- Payment Governance & Controls
- Own payment approval matrix and segregation of duties
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements
- Prevent fraud, duplicate payments, and unauthorized spending
- Maintain clear audit trail for all payments
- Vendor Management
- Maintain vendor master data integrity
- Coordinate onboarding of new suppliers (including compliance checks)
- Manage payment terms and support optimization of working capital
- Act as key finance contact for vendor-related matters
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with FP&A on cash planning and budget alignment
- Partner with Financial Control on closing, accruals, and audit requirements
- Coordinate with Finance team / BPO on transactional execution
- Liaise with Tax/Finance teams where payments have tax implications (e.g., VAT, withholding tax)
- System & Data Management
- Operate and optimize procurement systems (SAP MM, etc.)
- Conduct spend analysis and reporting
- Visualize procurement data and manage dashboards
- Implement and manage e-procurement platforms
Requirements:
- 5-10 years of experience of the entire lifecycle of treasury and procurement within an international setting
- Retail or FMCG industry background preferred
- Strong understanding of cash flow management and working capital
- Solid knowledge of AP processes and financial controls
- High attention to detail with a risk-aware mindset
- Strong communicative skills (both orally and in writing)
- Commercially minded, proactive, action-oriented
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Moves fast on negotiations and decisions without losing accuracy
- Holds full ownership over cost and risk, committed to delivering results
- Questions industry norms and existing contracts, always seeking better terms and structures
- Interpersonal savvy, relates well to different types of people with different backgrounds
- Ability to set priorities (sense of urgency vs prioritization)
- Advanced skills in Excel/Microsoft Office and SAP experience preferred
Conditions:
- Salary - GBP65-70,000 per annum, depending on experience
- Location - London (Hybrid working)
- Competitive benefits - Discretionary bonus, company pension, 25 days annual leave, Jubilee (gift/payment for long service)
- Eligible to work in the UK and required supporting documentation such as passport/visas when needed.
Senior Treasury and Procurement Lead in London employer: Access Appointments Consultancy Limited
Join a dynamic trading house at the forefront of the aerospace industry, where your contributions as a Japanese speaking Sales & Marketing Assistant Manager/Manager will be valued and impactful. Located in Hertfordshire, we foster a collaborative work culture that encourages innovation and personal growth, offering ample opportunities for professional development and advancement. With a focus on employee well-being and a supportive environment, we are committed to helping you thrive in your career while making meaningful contributions to our global operations.
Contact Details:
Access Appointments Consultancy Limited Recruitment Team
