Treasury Operations Manager

Noble Recruiting are delighted to be recruiting for an experienced

Treasury Operations Manager on behalf of our client.

This is an excellent opportunity for a treasury professional to take ownership of banking operations , cash management , and team leadership , playing a key role in optimising cash flow and minimising financial risk across the organisation.

The successful candidate will oversee banking relationships , payment processes , bank account administration , cash management activities , treasury controls , and banking systems , ensuring the secure, efficient, and compliant movement of funds across the business. You will drive operational excellence , maintain strong governance standards , and support strategic banking initiatives , while ensuring compliance with internal policies , regulatory requirements , and banking mandates .

Duties and Responsibilities

Banking Relationship Management

Manage relationships with banks, financial institutions, payment providers, and external counterparties to ensure an effective banking service across the organisation.

The role includes reviewing banking facilities, negotiating banking fees and service agreements, and supporting banking tenders and onboarding activities.

Bank Account Management

Take responsibility for the administration of all company bank accounts, ensuring accurate records and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Manage the opening, maintenance, and closure of bank accounts.
• Maintain bank mandates, authorised signatories, and user permissions.
• Ensure compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements.
• Payment Operations

Oversee payment processing across all business entities, ensuring funds are transferred securely, accurately, and on time while maintaining robust approval controls.

• Ensure timely execution of payments, direct debits, and collections.
• Monitor payment exceptions and oversee investigations and resolutions.
• Maintain compliance with payment security protocols and approval workflows.
• Cash Management

Monitor the organisation's daily cash position and support liquidity management activities to maximise cash visibility and operational efficiency.

• Monitor daily cash balances and banking transactions.
• Support cash forecasting and liquidity management.
• Coordinate cash movements between accounts and entities.
• Monitor foreign exchange, interest rate, and counterparty exposures in line with company policy.
• Controls, Governance and Compliance

Maintain a strong control environment across treasury operations by ensuring compliance with treasury policies, financial regulations, and internal governance requirements.

Support both internal and external audits, maintain segregation of duties, accurate financial records, and robust financial controls.

Banking Systems Administration

Manage online banking platforms and treasury systems, ensuring secure access and supporting ongoing system development.

• Administer user access, security profiles, and approval authorities.
• Support banking technology projects, system enhancements, testing, and implementation of changes.
• Risk Management

Monitor operational banking risks and implement appropriate mitigating controls to protect the organisation.

• Investigate banking issues, operational incidents, and fraud risks.
• Support fraud prevention and cyber security initiatives.
• Maintain business continuity arrangements for critical banking activities.
• Reporting and Analysis

Produce management information and operational reports to support Treasury and Finance while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and service delivery.

• Monitor banking costs, transaction volumes, and service performance.
• Complete bank and key account reconciliations.
• Support treasury and finance reporting requirements.
• Stakeholder Management

Build effective working relationships across Treasury, Finance, Accounts Payable, IT, auditors, financial institutions, customers, and the wider business.

Provide expert banking guidance, deliver training where required, and develop external networks across the Higher Education sector and financial institutions.

Leadership Responsibilities

Lead, motivate, and develop the Treasury Operations team while promoting a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and strong financial controls.

• Set team objectives and performance targets.
• Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and training.
• Support succession planning and employee development.
• Manage workload allocation to ensure efficient service delivery.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will have significant experience within treasury or banking operations, together with a strong understanding of cash management, payment operations, banking controls, and financial governance.

You will have proven experience managing banking relationships, administering banking platforms, and leading operational improvements.

You will possess excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of governance and customer service.

A treasury qualification (AMCT) or equivalent finance qualification, experience of Treasury Management Systems (TMS), and experience within a complex or multi-entity organisation would be advantageous.

Important Notice

Noble Recruiting Limited, based in Billericay, Essex, is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

With over 17 years of industry experience, we specialise in permanent recruitment and the provision of temporary workers.

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Application Status

Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 14 days, your application has unfortunately not been successful on this occasion.

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