At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage cash operations and support trading activities in a dynamic commodities environment.
- Company: Leading London-based international commodities trading firm with a global reach.
- Benefits: Hybrid working model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with a focus on process improvement and innovation.
- Why this job: Gain cross-functional experience and make an impact in the fast-paced energy market.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in finance or related field; 5-8 years in cash operations preferred.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Our client is a London-based international commodities trading firm operating across global energy markets. The company combines market expertise, commercial insight, and operational excellence to manage trading activities and support complex international supply chains in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The business offers a 4/1 hybrid working pattern and provides employees with broad exposure across multiple functions, creating excellent opportunities to gain cross‑functional experience and develop a well‑rounded understanding of the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Cash & Liquidity Management
- Assist in preparing and processing supplier payment runs, ensuring payments are made accurately and on schedule.
- Allocate incoming customer receipts against open invoices.
- Manage multi‑currency payments and receipts across customers and suppliers.
- Review and process counterparty margin calls in a timely manner.
- Upload daily bank statements into SAP and ensure completeness and accuracy of data.
- Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations and ensure accurate transaction recording.
- Manage daily cash positioning across all bank accounts and legal entities.
- Monitor liquidity requirements and ensure adequate funding for trading operations.
- Monitor daily working capital, support optimisation initiatives, and deliver timely and accurate reporting.
- Coordinate with banking partners on funding requirements and execute related funding activities.
- Execute daily internal cash transfers and funding transactions.
- Oversee the accuracy of accounting entries generated during payment runs, ensuring alignment with AP/AR principles.
- Work closely with the Settlements Team to validate supplier invoices and ensure accurate and timely SAP postings.
- Partner with the Trade Finance Team to ensure accurate cash allocation for Letter of Credit (LC) requirements.
- Oversee treasury dealing activities, including FX spot, forward and money market transactions.
- Ensure timely settlement of payments and treasury transactions.
- Maintain appropriate segregation of duties within cash operations.
- Monitor bank account structures and signatory controls.
- Coordinate the opening, closing and maintenance of bank accounts globally.
- Maintain SAP TRM records and banking platforms.
- Cash Forecasting & Reporting
- Prepare daily, weekly, monthly and rolling 13‑week cash flow forecasts.
- Produce liquidity reports for senior management, including the Managing Director and CFO.
- Prepare ad hoc cash reporting and analysis as required.
- Develop treasury, cash and banking dashboards to enhance reporting and visibility.
- Controls, Compliance & Process Improvement
- Support bank KYC and compliance requests.
- Assist with internal and external audits.
- Drive automation and treasury digitalisation initiatives.
- Improve cash forecasting accuracy and treasury reporting capabilities.
- Lead treasury system enhancement projects.
- Identify operational efficiencies across treasury and settlements processes.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting or a related discipline.
- 5-8 years of experience in cash operations and treasury; AP/AR experience would be advantageous.
- Experience within Oil & Gas, Commodities, Energy or a trading house environment is highly desirable.
- Experience working within multinational and multi‑currency environments.
- Technical Skills: SAP TRM / SAP S4HANA, Advanced Excel and Power BI, SWIFT and electronic banking platforms.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Commercial awareness and a strong attention to detail.
- Process improvement mindset and risk awareness.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and manage multiple tasks.
- Comfortable working to tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
- Enthusiastic, self‑motivated and proactive.
- Positive and solution‑oriented approach.
- Collaborative team player with a willingness to support colleagues across the business.
- Highly motivated to learn and eager to take on new responsibilities and challenges.
Treasury Operations - Commodities employer: Richard James Recruitment Specialists Ltd
As a leading international commodities trading firm based in London, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that encourages employee growth and development. With a flexible 4/1 hybrid working pattern, our team members enjoy broad exposure across various functions, allowing them to gain invaluable cross-functional experience while contributing to the success of complex international supply chains. Join us to be part of a fast-paced environment where your contributions are valued, and you can thrive both personally and professionally.
Contact Details:
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