Treasury Manager Lisbon, Portugal in City of London

GoCardless is a global bank payment company. Over 100,000 businesses, from start-ups to household names, use GoCardless to collect and send payments through direct debit, real-time payments and open banking. GoCardless processes US$130bn+ of payments annually, across 30+ countries; helping customers collect and send both recurring and one-off payments, without the chasing, stress or expensive fees. We use AI-powered solutions to improve payment success and reduce fraud. And, with open banking connectivity to over 2,500 banks, we help our customers make faster, more informed decisions.

This new role will report to the Senior Manager, Group Financial Reporting and Treasury, based in Paris, France. You will manage and perform Treasury activities for operating cash held by all group entities, with your priority being to ensure liquidity is managed in compliance with group policy and regulatory requirements. The preparation of reliable forecasts, modelling of stress tests, and reporting of actual cash flows is a significant component of the role. You will also be responsible for all other aspects of treasury risk management - optimising policy and operating procedures. The role will have exposure to the executive management team, with the Board having oversight over regulatory compliance. You will work closely with multiple functions, including Financial Control, Enterprise Risk, Management Reporting, and Strategic Planning.

You are a Treasury specialist with a background in regulated financial services.

What excites you:

• Ownership of treasury risk management for a multi-currency international group.
• Effective management of liquidity, financial resilience, and regulatory compliance including prudential capital requirements.
• Advanced Excel modelling of reliable cash flow forecasts and reporting of actuals.
• Optimising policy, procedures, and managing change to implement best practice in treasury risk management.
• Exposure to the executive management team and Board level oversight.

What excites us:

• Substantial Treasury experience in all aspects of treasury risk, especially liquidity management and counterparty risk.
• Leadership and strategic approach appropriate to the size of Treasury activities.
• Expertise and skills to lead and operate effective treasury risk management.
• Prior experience of managing a Treasury function is not essential.
• Knowledge and experience operating controls to ensure compliance with regulation (FCA or equivalent) in respect of financial resilience and prudential capital requirements.
• Advanced Excel modelling skills.
• Skilled in bank relationship management.
• The ability to work independently, take pride in solving problems, optimising processes, and reporting.
• Initiative, a strong sense of ownership, and the drive required to thrive in a fast-paced high-growth business.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to deliver short term goals, and the gravitas to influence decisions at a senior level.
• Assertive when required but collaborative in approach.
• A good understanding of the Payment Services Regulations is a distinct advantage.
• Knowledge of NetSuite or similar accounting packages is desirable.

Base salary range: EUR 38,400 - 57,600. Base salary ranges are based on role, job level, location, and market data. Please note that whilst we strive to offer competitive compensation, our approach is to pay between the minimum and the mid-point (EUR 38,400 - 48,000) of the pay range until performance can be assessed in role. Offers will take into account level of experience, interview assessment, budgets and parity between you and fellow employees at GoCardless doing similar work.

The Good Stuff!

• Wellbeing: Dedicated support and medical cover to keep you healthy.
• Work Away Scheme: Work from anywhere for up to 90 days in any 12-month period.
• Hybrid Working: Our hybrid model offers flexibility, with in-office days determined by your team.
• Equity: All permanently employed GeeCees get equity to share in our success.
• Parental leave: Tailored leave to support your life's great adventure.
• Time Off: Generous holidays, 3 volunteer days, and 4 wellness days annually.

We’re an organisation defined by our values; We start with why before we begin any project, to ensure it’s aligned with our mission. We make it happen, working with urgency and taking personal accountability for getting things done. We act with integrity, always. We care deeply about what we do and we know it’s essential that we be humble whilst we do it. Our Values form part of the GoCardless DNA, and are used to not only help us nurture and develop our culture, but to deliver impactful work that will help us to achieve our vision.

Diversity & Inclusion: We’re building the payment network of the future, and to achieve our goal, we need a diverse team with a range of perspectives and experiences.

Sustainability at GoCardless: We’re committed to reducing our environmental impact and leaving a sustainable world for future generations.