International Treasury Specialist - 12 month FTC in Coventry

Lotus Cars builds world-class, high-performance and lightweight sports cars that are sold all around the world. To bring the company to the level we want it to be, we are looking for an International Treasury Specialist to join us in our Global Finance team based in Coventry.

Summary

The Senior Treasury Specialist is responsible for supporting and managing treasury activities across the UK and EU region, ensuring strong cash visibility, effective liquidity monitoring and compliance with internal controls. The role works closely with the Group Treasury team and regional finance teams, acting as a key contact point to support alignment with global treasury policies while addressing local operational requirements. This is a hands‑on role within a lean structure, offering broad exposure to international treasury operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Cash Management & Liquidity
  • Monitor and manage daily cash balances across UK and EU entities
  • Prepare and maintain short‑term cash flow forecasts
  • Analyse cash movements and provide insights on variances and trends
• Treasury Operations & Coordination
  • Support treasury activities across multiple entities and currencies
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure efficient treasury operations
  • Assist with intercompany funding activities and related reconciliations
• Banking & Compliance
  • Maintain relationships with banking partners for operational matters
  • Support bank account management, including opening, closing and maintenance
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, treasury policies and audit requirements
• Payment Oversight
  • Ensure payment processes are effectively controlled and executed in line with procedures
  • Monitor payment status and resolve issues or discrepancies where required
• Reporting & Process Improvement
  • Prepare treasury‑related reports and analysis
  • Identify opportunities to improve treasury processes, controls and reporting efficiency
  • Support system enhancements and process optimisation initiatives

Performance Expectations

The following elements form critical performance indicators for this role:

• Adherence to daily and monthly payment timelines
• Accuracy and completeness of treasury transactions and documentation
• Timely identification and resolution of payment or reconciliation discrepancies
• Effective coordination with Accounting, FP&A and Business Finance teams
• Maintenance of audit‑ready records and compliance with treasury governance standards

Performance against these standards will form part of the annual performance evaluation.

Key Requirements

Essential

• Experience in treasury, cash management or finance operations
• Exposure to multi‑entity or international environments
• Good understanding of banking operations and liquidity processes
• Ability to work independently and take ownership within defined responsibilities
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Good communication skills, with ability to work across teams

Desirable

• Experience working with global or regional finance teams
• Exposure to treasury systems (e.g. SAP or similar)
• Basic understanding of FX exposure management
• Professional qualification (or working towards one)

What We Offer

In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to the following benefits:

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata
• Pension scheme access
• Private Healthcare
• Group income protection based on length of service
• Family Friendly policies
• Exclusive employee discount, wellbeing and recognition platform

Additional Information

This role will be based at our Coventry office and will require being on‑site full time. Frequent interaction with regional finance teams may require travel; applicants must therefore have the ability to travel freely without restrictions. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without visa sponsorship. This role is up to 6 months on a contract, but could be extended. This role operates within a lean team structure and may require a hands‑on approach. Regular coordination across time zones may be required. Responsibilities are expected to evolve in line with business needs.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments during the interview process. If you require any special assistance or adjustments, please let us know in advance so we can ensure a fair and accessible interview experience. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone can thrive.