Job Description:
Key responsibilities
- Cash and Liquidity Management: Monitor and manage the company's cash flow, ensuring there are sufficient funds to meet short-term and long-term obligations. This includes daily cash positioning and electronic processing of payments and receipts.
- Financial Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks, such as foreign exchange and interest rate exposure, often through hedging strategies.
- Forecasting: Prepare and review cash flow forecasts to anticipate funding needs and identify investment opportunities.
- Investment and Funding: Develop and implement investment strategies to maximize returns and raise capital through various instruments like loans or bonds.
- Bank and Stakeholder Relations: Manage relationships with banks and other financial institutions.
- Compliance and Policy: Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, and company policies. Design and implement key treasury policies and processes.
- Reporting: Prepare financial reports and analyze data to inform strategic decision-making.
Typical qualifications and skills
- A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is often required, with a master's or MBA in finance being a plus.
- Relevant experience in financial planning, banking, or risk management.
- Knowledge of financial management systems, general ledger software, and financial modeling.
- Strong analytical, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
- Certifications like Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) can increase employability.