Head Of Treasury

The Role:

Stenn is looking for an experienced Head of Treasury / Sr Manager to join our team, reporting directly to our Global Head of Treasury and Accounting. In this position, you will play a pivotal role in scaling and managing the company's financial assets and liabilities, as we scale towards IPO.

Your primary objective will be to enhance and continually evolve our processes and technology stack in order to optimise cash flow, mitigate financial risk and ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements. You will also be responsible for preparing and presenting solid financial data to the business - enabling well-informed decision making - and will regularly advise our Senior Leaders and Executives on funding plans, M&A activity, and our roadmap to IPO, etc.

In addition, you will lead a team of seasoned Treasury Analysts, where you will embed a culture of high performance and engagement, whilst maintaining and developing our Treasury Risk Framework, Treasury Policies, Procedures and Controls. 

We’re building something new here and learning along the way. To be successful, we’re looking for someone who has experience in a high growth company and isn’t afraid of getting their hands dirty, while embracing agility and change. 

Responsibilities:

• Build and execute treasury strategies aligned with the company's overall financial objectives.
• Provide insights and recommendations to Senior Leaders and Executives on liquidity, investment opportunities, and risk management.
• Prepare and facilitate investor presentations and due diligence sessions. 
• Oversee daily cash flow operations, including forecasting cash needs, optimising cash balances, and managing banking relationships. 
• Implement efficient cash management practices to maximise liquidity and minimise borrowing costs.
• Evaluate and execute financing strategies to support the company's growth initiatives. 
• Manage debt facilities, including negotiations, covenant compliance, and refinancing activities.
• Monitor capital markets trends and identify opportunities to optimise capital structure.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks, including interest rate risk, foreign exchange risk, and liquidity risk. 
• Develop hedging strategies and risk mitigation techniques to protect against adverse market conditions.
• Manage the organisation's investment portfolio, including short-term investments, marketable securities, and other financial assets. 
• Monitor investment performance, assess risk-return profiles, and recommend adjustments to optimise returns while maintaining liquidity and safety.
• Implement best practices and automation tools to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls related to treasury operations. 
• Stay informed about relevant regulatory changes and industry standards to ensure the organisation's treasury activities remain in compliance.
• Lead and develop a high-performing treasury team. Provide mentorship, coaching, and guidance to team members to foster their professional growth and ensure the team's effectiveness in supporting organisational goals.

Background/Experience:

To excel in this role, you should possess:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CFA designation preferred.
• Proven history of preparing ALCO packs and facilitating ALCOs.
• Strong experience in Structured Finance, knowledge of Securitisation is a must for this position. 
• Proven experience in treasury management and managing successful high performing teams.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, banking products, and treasury best practices; experience with cross-border trade would be preferred. 
• A proven record of succeeding in a global scale up with direct experience of international markets. Experience in the UK, US, China and India would be preferred.
• Experience utilising technology to automate manual processes; increasing accuracy and efficiency.
• Designing, implementing and reporting against key operational and governance OKRs.
  
  
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and make data-driven decisions.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute treasury strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with a track record of building and managing high-performing teams.
• Proficiency in treasury management systems, financial modelling, and Microsoft Office suite.