Head of Treasury in Hemel Hempstead

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Company Description

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection's threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. Smiths Detection is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security. Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security. This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Job Description

Following the planned separation from Smiths Group and acquisition by CVC Capital Partners, we are building a standalone finance function to support our next chapter of growth. This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead the Treasury function for a newly independent global business.

The Role

As Head of Treasury, you will have overall responsibility for Smiths Detection's financing strategy and operations. This is a critical leadership role, tasked with designing and implementing a new Treasury function from the ground up. You will manage liquidity, foreign exchange risk, funding structures, and treasury systems to ensure robust financial control and compliance across a global footprint. This role can be based in either Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, or London, Blackfriars.

Key Responsibilities

• Build the Treasury Function: Design and implement processes, policies, and systems for a standalone treasury operation post-separation.
• Liquidity Management: Develop short-term cash flow forecasting, implement cash pooling, and optimise group liquidity.
• FX & Risk Management: Identify and mitigate currency and interest rate risks using appropriate hedging strategies and ensure IFRS9 compliance.
• Intragroup Funding: Structure and oversee intercompany loans and netting arrangements aligned with tax and financing strategy.
• Treasury Systems: Implement a Treasury Management System and maintain a database for loans, guarantees, and financial instruments.
• Trade Finance: Manage credit lines, bonds, and guarantees to support global operations.
• Policy & Governance: Own treasury policies and ensure compliance with covenants and regulatory requirements.
• Leadership: Manage and develop a Treasury Analyst and collaborate with senior stakeholders across Finance, Tax, and the wider business.

Why Join Us?

• Shape a new Treasury function during a major corporate transformation.
• Work in a global business with complex financial structures.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and influence strategic decisions.

Apply now to be part of Smiths Detection's exciting journey as we build a world-class finance function for the future.

Qualifications

About You

• ACT qualified (or equivalent) with 5-10 years' experience in a multinational corporate treasury role.
• Proven ability to manage liquidity, FX risk, and funding structures.
• Hands-on approach with strong problem-solving and project management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience in carve-outs, M&A, or private equity-backed environments is highly desirable.

Additional Information

Join us and we'll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You'll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You'll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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