Deputy Head of Treasury

Job Description

Deputy Head of Treasury - Saint Gobain UK&I Professional Services - Midlands Based RoleAt Saint-Gobain, we pride ourselves on being innovative, customer focused, agile, open and engaging and entrepreneurial. We are also proud to have been named a Top Employer for 6 consecutive years. If you are a quick learner, you like working in a team,and you want to know what its like to work for a top employer that is working hard to make the world a better home; then please read on to find out more about this exciting opportunity to join us as Deputy Head of Treasury in Coventry.Our purpose, to make the world a better home, reflects who we are and sets the course for our future. Over 350 years of history, our collective strength and leadership empowers us to address major challenges facing humanity, including climate change, resourceprotection and inclusion. We operate both internationally and locally and are fully integrated within our local communities to support their vitality and help build a fairer and more sustainable world. Our purpose calls on us to innovate openly, with the profoundambition to act every day to make the world a more beautiful and sustainable place to live.Is this role right for meReporting to the Regional Head of Treasury for Saint-Gobain UK and Ireland, the Deputy Head of Treasury will have strong focus on:

• UK daily cash management
• Recording and reporting of multi-currency treasury balances with the UK operations through the use of TMS (treasury management system)
• Provision of treasury support to the finance community within the UK and Ireland
• Fostering working relationships with the regions banks and the Groups treasury function

The individual will strive to become fluent in all aspects of the treasury services provided and will demonstrate the ability and desire to take a mentorship and leadership role within the team.Skills and experience we require from you:

• CCAB accounting qualification with reasonable experience in treasury roles, or AMCT qualified or working towards similar ACT qualifications with robust experience in treasury roles
• Experience in a similar role with a multinational corporate, with cash pooling structures
• Experience in the use and administration of on-line banking portals
• Experience in using a treasury management system, its maintenance and development
• Ability to represent the regional treasury function to internal finance community and external bank relationships
• Ability to self-manage projects such as business integration plans, from inception to completion
• A self-motivated team player who is flexible and cooperative
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong proficiency in Excel
• Diplomacy skills, able to demonstrate tact and discretion
• Good organisation skills with attention to detail
• Commitment to own personal and professional development

Role Accountabilities:

• Perform daily cash management - This comprises establishing the daily movement of funds within the pooled accounts, reconciling the accounts daily and monitoring cash-flow.
• Plan and implement the daily cash management strategy, including initiating the transfer of funds between the pool accounts and Group head office as appropriate to optimise net cash position.
• Maintain the regional Treasury Management System (TMS - which reflects the businesses intergroup payments, foreign currency and banking transactions) for the UK operating units cash and foreign currency transactions. Ensure that all parties are advisedof movements. Ensure that all movements are recorded expediently and accurately on the TMS.
• Provide day to day banking support service to the regions operating companies. Maintain the intra-group current accounts both in GBP and in other currencies. Ensure the accounts are regularly reconciled.
• Treasury operations reporting as required, in particular for accurate and timely preparation of the weekly treasury statements, monthly income statement and balance sheet.
• Ensure adherence to the Group treasury policies and regional treasury procedures.
• Participate in the maintenance of bank mandates and banking system users database.
• Validate the Groups monthly treasury and foreign currency exposure reporting for the region.
• Take responsibility for the maintenance and development of the regions treasury management system

Permanent Role Package / BenefitsIn addition to a competitive base salary plus an attractive bonus scheme, you will benefit from a significant focus on your own personal development and also have access to:

• 35 Hours Per Week with the option of working hybrid once embedded in the role
• 25 Days holidays (in addition to Public Holidays)
• Bonus Scheme (up to 15% of salary)
• Pension - 4% contribution (Increasing with Service)
• Life Assurance - 2 x salary / 4 x salary in pension scheme
• Staff Discount - Across Saint-Gobain Brands

Are Saint-Gobain an Inclusive employerWere working hard to be, and were keen to hire talented people regardless of their background, abilities, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, taste in music, fashion sense or anything else that makes you, you!We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.