Treasury & Finance Analyst

Overview

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. In this role, you will ensure smooth and efficient financial transactions for clients, manage banking relationships, oversee letters of credit and collateral, maintain bank mandates, process payments, and deliver excellent client service.

Department: Client Finance

Location: Cheltenham

Key Responsibilities

• Support banking management activities, including the KYC process, bank mandates, and bank overdraft administration.
• Assist in managing the Collateral/Letter of Credit (LOC) register, including withdrawals, annual applications, and monthly reconciliations.
• Facilitate the onboarding of new clients by coordinating the setup of bank, trust, and investment accounts.
• Ensure timely settlement of payments in line with delegated authority and actively monitor outstanding invoices/statements.
• Administer cashbook processes, including daily cash reports and bank reconciliations.
• Contribute to cash flow forecasting activities to support liquidity management.
• Post journal entries and participate in treasury month-end reporting.
• Provide input to continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
• Cultivate and maintain effective relationships with clients, third parties (including bank relationship managers), and PoloWorks colleagues.
• Collaborate with the wider client finance team to meet all client Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Ensure adherence to established procedures and controls while identifying potential areas for improvement.
• Keep procedural documentation up to date and contribute to risk mitigation strategies.
• Stay informed of regulatory changes and work with stakeholders to implement updates in a controlled and timely manner.
• Seek opportunities to enhance efficiency, optimize services, and manage costs effectively.
• Commit to ongoing personal and professional development.
• Support internal and external audits for both clients and PoloWorks.
• Maintain strict compliance with information security protocols.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Proven experience in bank reconciliations and cash management.
• Understanding of foreign exchange and cash flow statements is advantageous.
• Proficiency in financial systems, including intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to proactively address challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented approach to work.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Familiarity with financial systems such as SUN/Q&A and internet banking is desirable.

Demonstrates Behaviours Aligned To The PoloWorks PRIDE Values

• Pioneering – we don’t stand still
• Responsible – We do the right thing
• Inclusive – we all play a role
• Delivery Focused – we provide services we are proud of
• Empowering – we equip people to be their best

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a minimum 24 days of annual leave (with the option to buy more), you will also get an excellent benefits package, including flexible, hybrid working, private health insurance, life assurance, income protection, enhanced pension contributions, and occupational maternity and paternity pay. You will also have access to company volunteering days, an Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing scheme, an employee assistance programme with retail discounts and savings, a generous employee referral scheme, regular sports and social events, and free Cheltenham bus travel.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Finance and Sales
• Industries: Insurance