Job Description

:Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the interaction with finance and finance business stakeholders to align on financial liquidity position
• Monitor implementation of working capital, finance risk and policies within the group working with group FD and FinComm
• Provide and analyse business liquidity for TFG Group (RoA, Aus and UK)
• Develop liquidity models per region which will enable CF predictability
• Communicate and report to stakeholders based on reporting obligations and, where applicable, on incidents (and response)
• Manage the forex exchange risk (hedging strategies)
• Implementation of robust controls related to treasury matters relating to all parts of the group that are actively managed by the group
• Prepare and monitor company's various cash flow forecasts and perform financial modeling
• Operations management : Forecast daily cash requirements and execute daily financing decisions
• Manage all aspects of In-house investment portfolios
• Manage long-term and short-term investment strategies
• Determine TFG's financing goals and risk tolerance
• Support group on key investment decisions which have an impact on cost of capital
• Review and recommend changes to the investment policies based on the market conditions
• Management of all group investments, day-to-day cash management, cash flow forecasting and all electronic banking systems
• Driving improvement in the management of cash and borrowings across TFG
• Participate at the Finance and Risk committee
• Effectively manage bank/ transactional and debt capital markets relationships
• Ensure Reserve Bank requirements are met
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards to mitigate financial statement and operational risk
• Relationship management : with key funders ( the treasury team : Monitor bank service fees, exposures and address quality issues etc)
• Evaluate alternative long-term borrowing strategies and make recommendations in accordance with the capital structure guidelines
• Arrangement and ongoing negotiation of all group borrowing, bank relationship management, bond raising and issuance
• Assessment and management of all business related financial risks, including FX, interest rate and counterparty risk management
• Active management of transactional risks (M&A, disposals) that the group may be face on an ongoing basis
• Integration and development of the current group treasury policy with the group's strategic requirements and direction; and Management, development and adaptation of the treasury functions and processes to take account of both the size and resources of the group
• Drive change (cash management focus) at brand level and international business level
• Mentor and motivate team members
• Act as the primary contact for banking relationships an / other and support M&A activity and Identify competency and qualification needs and recommendation of appropriate measures (training, qualifications, etc.)
• Engage business to research potential impacts on TFG's proposed financing and benchmark balance sheet to peers and other metrics to peers
• Support business and Enterprise Risk Management in the analysis and response to incidents impacting on Finance Risk
• Stakeholder engagement including lobbying, communication and reporting
• Report to Group FinComm
• Work collaboratively with the relevant CoEs and Shared Service to ensure cash is managed effectively and risk control procedures are in place; and

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in management of cash flow and executing daily financial decisions.Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or higher qualification in Finance (Essential)
• Proficiency in treasury management systems and financial software (Desirable)
• CA (SA) or MBA - Advantageous
• 10 years' post qualification experience (minimum)
• 5 years Group Treasury leadership experience

Skills:

• Reconciliation and Analysis
• Debt Management
• Accounting and Reporting
• Auditing
• Cash Management
• Financial Risk Management
• Mergers and Acquisitions.
• Excellent project management skills
• Strong business communication skills with an ability to work well in a collaborative environment with senior executives
• Ability to draft commentary, analyse information to establish key messages, present information both visually and written

Behaviours:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, decision making, interpersonal relations, problem solving, teamwork & written communication
• Comfortable and effective influencer.
• You need to be flexible as the environment is very dynamic and priorities can change.
• Inspires, motivates and empowers individuals to go above and beyond for the benefit of the team and the organisation
• Creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success
• Sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results
• Adapts effectively to situations that are complex, uncertain, or lack guidelines and clear information
• Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
• Develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
• Effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation
• Thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation
• Leverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem solving, and support business growth

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.#LI-SN1About Us:Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We're a purpose-led business, and on this team, you'll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.We're the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.Are you with us?About the Team: The finance team at TFG provides the highest level of financial support and expertise across the entire business. This includes budget and expense control, inventory control, tax, compliance, cash flow, audits, trading and non-trading accounts, asset management and reporting. They work collaboratively to make sure that all aspects of our business are running optimally.

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