Treasury Analyst in Leicester

Overview

At Dunelm, we’re the UK's number one choice for homewares because we make home life lovelier for our customers. The Group Treasury team is responsible for managing the Group’s liquidity, cash and funding position, banking relationships and financial risk (including FX and interest rate risk). Treasury also owns treasury governance, controls and policy compliance and works closely with Finance Operations, FP&A, Financial Reporting, Tax, Technology and external banking partners. The team plays a critical role in ensuring the Group operates efficiently, maintains strong financial resilience and adheres to robust control standards appropriate for a FTSE‑listed environment.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Group Treasury Manager, the Treasury Analyst role supports the day‑to‑day operation of Group Treasury, including cash and liquidity management, banking administration, treasury controls, FX processes and reporting. This is a hands‑on role offering broad exposure across core treasury activities and is well suited to a finance professional early in their treasury or wider finance career, with a strong development pathway alongside professional qualifications.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting daily cash positioning, monitoring bank balances and short‑term liquidity across the Group.
• Assisting with rolling short‑ and medium‑term cash flow forecasting and forecast accuracy analysis, in collaboration with FP&A and Finance Operations.
• Supporting FX processes including exposure analysis, hedge tracking, deal administration and reporting in line with the Group Treasury Policy.
• Assisting with counterparty credit risk monitoring and treasury policy compliance.
• Supporting bank account administration, including mandates, online banking access, user administration and periodic control reviews.
• Contributing to regular treasury reporting, including weekly treasury updates and management information.
• Supporting period‑end and year‑end treasury activities, including audit queries and supporting documentation.
• Building effective working relationships with internal stakeholders (Finance, FP&A, Tax, Technology) and external banking partners.
• Assisting with the maintenance and continuous improvement of treasury processes, documentation and controls.
• Supporting ad‑hoc treasury projects, system enhancements and process improvement initiatives as required.

What we’ll look for in you:

Essential Skills:

• Degree qualified in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Treasury or a related discipline.
• Studying, or keen to study, a professional qualification (e.g. ACT, CIMA, ACCA).
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Confident Excel skills and an interest in data, systems and process improvement.
• Clear and effective communication skills, comfortable working with a range of stakeholders.
• Well organised, reliable and able to manage deadlines in a controlled environment.
• Strong sense of integrity and appreciation for governance and financial controls.

Desirable Skills:

• Previous exposure to treasury, banking, cash management or finance operations.
• Experience of online banking platforms, ERP systems (SAP desirable) or treasury management systems.
• Understanding of FX, liquidity management or cash flow forecasting concepts.
• Experience working in a multi‑entity or listed group environment.

Behaviors we look for:

• Taking Responsibility – taking ownership of tasks, controls and outcomes.
• Being Curious – seeking to understand treasury activity and identify improvements.
• Adapting – comfortable working across a variety of operational and analytical tasks.
• Challenging – confident to raise risks, issues or opportunities constructively.
• Growth Mindset – motivated to learn, develop and broaden treasury and finance skills.