UK Treasury Manager - MBDA : Job Details

Do you have a strong track record and experience in treasury management? As the UK Treasury Manager, you will have the unique opportunity to optimise cash position, manage risks and opportunities, and lead a team.

Job Title: UK Treasury Manager

Salary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience 

Location: Stevenage (we may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically, 3 days per week on-site, due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

The opportunity:

Joining MBDA means becoming part of an international team where you will have the opportunity to experience a broad and diverse range of Treasury and Finance responsibilities. As part of the wider finance function, there are significant further opportunities for personal growth and development. Additionally, you will be working with a highly respected team that plays an active role in influencing key business decisions.

• Lead a team of two people, providing coaching and feedback to enhance team performance.

• Ensure optimal cash flow for MBDA UK by consistently forecasting and managing short term, mid-term, and long term cash movements.

• Monitor risks and opportunities to the cash position, and provide timely updates to the Group Treasury team.

• Manage cash forecasting, including weekly, monthly, and annual forecasts, and present to senior management.

• Analyse variances against forecast and budget, and provide explanations for cash variances.

• Optimise services offered by relationship banks, aligning with Group Treasury guidelines.

• Manage FX exposure risks and lead hedging activity for UK projects.

• Review monthly FX balances and make recommendations for spot deals.

• Support ongoing improvement activities within the Treasury function, including tools and systems enhancements.

• Communicate effectively with all levels, challenging and influencing to achieve desired outcomes.

• Act as the focal point for internal and external auditors.

• Oversee general management of company purchasing cards.

• Work collaboratively with Treasury Operations Managers in France, Italy, and Germany.

What we're looking for from you:

• Good knowledge of Excel

• Experience of SAP

• Strong leadership skills

• Strong analytical and financial skills

• Significant experience in Treasury and Foreign exchange risk management

• Cash flow forecasting expertise

• Ability to persuade, challenge, and influence in an international environment

• Ability and commitment to work to tight timescales

• Reactivity, proactivity, and autonomy

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Our company:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation.  We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

What we can offer you:

• Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary

• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%

• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.

• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

• Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.   MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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