Cash Management Lead in Richmond

A little bit about Lindt: We are a premium chocolate manufacturer established in 1845 operating in over 86 countries around the World. Guided by our Global purpose to Enchant the World with Chocolate and UK vision of Creating Moments to Make Everyone Feel Special, we have around 400 team members in the UK across our Head Office, Retail, and Field Sales divisions. We are a Top 20 Great Place to Work and are proud of our incredible people, our unique values-led culture and our iconic market leading brands such as LINDOR & GOLD BUNNY. We’re also proud of being one of the few bean-to-bar chocolate makers in the world, where we control every step of our chocolate production.

How you could help us to Enchant the World with Chocolate: The Cash Management Lead will take ownership of all aspects of cash management, banking, and treasury operations, ensuring liquidity and financial stability for the business. This role will lead a team responsible for cash forecasting, credit control, and accounts receivable, while managing external relationships with customers, banking partners, and internal Group Treasury. The position is pivotal in driving operational excellence and strategic influence—leading the transition to a new banking partner, managing borrowing requirements, placing short-term deposits, and supporting foreign exchange exposure. It combines technical expertise with strong leadership and stakeholder engagement, making it an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking finance professional.

Where you’ll be based: This role could initially be based in Feltham, London (Hybrid Working: in the office 60% and WFH 40%). From March 2026, our Head Office will be based in Richmond Upon Thames.

Key Responsibilities

• Beyond the specific responsibilities outlined, this role carries an overarching commitment to bring the Lindt values of Excellence, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Responsibility, and Collaboration to life every day—leading by example and embedding these principles in how we work, how we partner, and how we deliver impact.
• Cash Management & Treasury Leadership: Oversee daily cash management, ensuring optimal liquidity and efficient use of funds; Lead cash forecasting processes to provide accurate visibility of short- and medium-term cash requirements; Manage borrowing requirements with Group Treasury and ensure timely placement of surplus funds on short-term deposit.
• Banking & External Relationships: Act as the key liaison with external banking partners, ensuring smooth operations and strong relationship management; Lead the transition to a new banking partner, ensuring minimal disruption and robust controls.
• Credit Control & Accounts Receivable: Oversee credit control and accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely collections and accurate customer account management; Manage customer credit limits and proactively mitigate credit risk through effective monitoring and engagement.
• Foreign Exchange Exposure: Support management of FX requirements, liaising with Group Treasury to ensure appropriate hedging and risk mitigation strategies.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure all cash management and treasury activities comply with internal policies and external regulatory requirements; Maintain strong controls and documentation to safeguard assets and mitigate financial risk.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key partner to Group Treasury and external banking institutions, ensuring alignment and collaboration; Provide insight and recommendations to senior finance leadership on cash and liquidity strategies.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, coach, and develop the cash management team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement; Build capability within the team to support future growth and complexity.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience Preferred

• Significant experience in cash management, treasury operations, and credit control within a mid-to-large, complex organisation.
• Technical Expertise to include a strong understanding of banking operations, cash forecasting, credit risk management, and FX exposure.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP S/4 preferred) and treasury management tools.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and develop teams, with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or ACT (Association of Corporate Treasurers) qualification desirable; Alternatively, extensive relevant industry experience with treasury and cash management responsibilities.

How you will be rewarded financially: For the Cash Management Lead position, the salary range is £60,000 - £75,000. In addition, you will receive a benefits package including bonus, pension, life cover, chocolate allowance; chocolate give-aways, chocolate discount, £100 personal incentive, birthday day off and so much more!

Being yourself every day: We want everyone at Lindt to feel safe to be themselves, ensuring they are empowered, represented, celebrated and included in our workplace. You’ll notice this throughout the recruitment process; in our ‘dress for your day’ policy and through our proactive DE&I strategy.

Living our values every day: At Lindt UK, our values guide us in everything we do. Being Passionately Lindt, Always Evolving, Building Real Relationships, Acting Responsibly and Making An Impact are an integral part of life here at Lindt.

What you can expect from us: In return for everything that you’ll bring, we can offer you an exciting role in a fast-growing organisation, where we’ll provide an environment where you will thrive, feel supported and fulfil your career aspirations, all while supporting your physical and mental wellbeing.