Treasury Manager Join a Transforming Finance Team Our Finance service is undergoing an exciting period of transformation, investment and growth. Following a significant programme of change, the service has moved from a period of underinvestment to a bold new phase focused on delivering excellence, innovation and strategic impact across the organisation. As the organisation embarks on an ambitious corporate strategy, Finance is playing a pivotal role in shaping its future. Recent investment has strengthened capacity, enhanced capability and created new opportunities for talented finance professionals to make a real difference. Our newly restructured department is built around four specialist service areas: * Management Accounting * Corporate and Strategic Finance * Projects, Systems and Commercial * Internal Audit, Risk, Business Development and Improvement Alongside this enhanced structure, we are investing heavily in professional development, training and career progression, creating an environment where people can thrive and grow. A new Finance Service Plan provides a clear strategic direction focused on increasing financial literacy across the organisation while raising the profile and influence of Finance as a trusted partner in delivering corporate priorities. Our aim is to support innovative decision-making, drive financial sustainability and play a leading role in organisational improvement and recovery. The Treasury Manager is a newly created and highly influential role at the heart of this transformation. This is an excellent opportunity to lead the treasury function and play a critical role in securing the organisation's long-term financial resilience. Working within the Corporate and Strategic Finance Team, you will collaborate with senior leaders, finance managers and services across the organisation to deliver a modern, forward-thinking treasury management service. You will help shape the future direction of Finance, drive continuous improvement and support the organisation in meeting both today's challenges and tomorrow's opportunities. What You'll Be Doing As Treasury Manager, you will lead and develop treasury management activities while driving innovation, performance and best practice across the service. Key responsibilities include: * Lead the management of the organisation's treasury portfolio, including debt exceeding £800 million and cash balances of over £100 million. * Develop and deliver all aspects of the Treasury Management function. * Manage both short- and long-term cash flow, investments and borrowing strategies. * Build strong relationships with brokers, advisers and financial institutions to maximise treasury opportunities. * Prepare, implement and monitor the Treasury Management Strategy and associated reports. * Ensure compliance with the CIPFA Treasury Management Code and Prudential Code. * Monitor treasury performance, market conditions and emerging risks, providing strategic insights to support decision-making. * Lead treasury accounting and reporting requirements, including the preparation of working papers and Statement of Accounts disclosures. * Support internal and external audit processes and respond to audit enquiries. * Lead responses to treasury management consultations and regulatory developments. * Provide expert guidance, training and support to colleagues on treasury-related matters. * Support and deputise for the Strategic Finance Manager when required. * Maintain accurate and robust financial records in accordance with professional standards and best practice. * Support budget setting, forecasting, monitoring and financial analysis activities across the organisation. * Lead on technical accounting matters related to treasury activity, including IFRS developments, capital accounting and year-end accounts closure. * Provide high-quality financial advice and strategic support to a wide range of stakeholders. Essential Qualifications You will hold one of the following: * A recognised CCAB qualification; or * A recognised stock market qualification, such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Member of IIMR or Member of the Securities Institute; or * Be studying towards a similar recognised qualification; or * Be qualified by significant relevant experience
Treasury Manager employer: Hammond Clarke
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