Job Description

About the job ESM Regional Treasury Manager (BPO)Our client has partnered with a leading provider in the motor hire industry, offering a wide range of vehicles for both short-term and long-term rentals. Their goal is to provide customers with excellent service, reliable vehicles, and hassle-free experiences.xefxbbxbfRole OverviewThe Regional Treasury Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the financial assets, liquidity, and cash flow management across the English Speaking Market (ESM) region which includes the United Kingdom, United States, South Africa, India and the Philippines. This role involves ensuring efficient banking operations, managing risk, executing funding strategies, and providing strategic guidance on financial planning to enhance regional financial performance.The ESM Regional Treasury Manager will report to the ESM Chief Financial Officer and in a dotted line to the group corporate treasury department.The regional treasury manager will work closely with the rest of the finance department based in Durban, the corporate treasury department in Madrid and our external accounting support in Dallas and India.Job Location: Durban, South AfricaCandidate Location: South AfricaWork Type: Hybrid/RemoteJob Type: Full time/PermanentWorking Hours: 40 Hours per weekShifts: Monday - Friday Flexible Hours to cover EU/UK/USRequirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in treasury management, corporate finance, or banking, with regional or multi-country exposure.
• Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) or similar credentials preferred.
• Proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting tools, ERP systems, and treasury management software. SAP experience preferred.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify issues, propose solutions, and implement changes effectively.

ResponsibilitiesxefxbbxbfCash & Liquidity Management:

• Oversee regional cash flow forecasting, ensuring adequate liquidity to meet operational and strategic requirements.
• Monitor and optimize cash balances, investments, and working capital.
• Manage FX needs and balances.
• Implement best practices for liquidity management and investment strategies.

Banking Relationships & Operations:

• Manage relationships with regional banks and financial institutions.
• Negotiate and review banking fees, services, and facilities.
• Manage factoring and credit facilities across the region.
• Ensure efficient banking operations and adherence to policies.

Risk Management:

• Identify and mitigate financial risks, including currency, interest rate, and credit risks.
• Implement appropriate hedging strategies and monitor their effectiveness, primarily FX (GBP/ZAR, GBP/EUR, USD/INR).
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Treasury Reporting & Analysis:

• Prepare and analyze financial reports related to cash management, investment performance, and risk exposures.
• Provide insights to senior management to support strategic decision-making.
• Debt Management & Funding:
• Assist in developing and executing funding strategies for regional projects and operations, primarily factoring and overdraft facilities.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Accounting, and Operations, to ensure alignment of treasury strategies.
• Collaborate with our client's finance and treasury teams to co-ordinate intercompany balances and payments (Corporate treasury in Madrid, Latam, MEA, French speaking region are the key partners)
• Provide training and guidance to regional finance teams on treasury matters.

Operational Days and Hours

• This will be a full time role working from their Durban office if possible but work from home is acceptable with regular days on site each month to spend time with the rest of the finance team.
• They expect to set up offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town as they grow in South Africa and once those offices are set up this role could be based there depending on where the candidate lives.
• The candidate should be flexible in working hours as some meetings will take place in UK, US, Indian and Philippine time zones.
• Occasional travel to their offices in London and Dallas will be required and occasional other business travel as needed.

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