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Brainlabs has always been a culture-first company. In fact, from the very beginnings of the agency a set of shared principles, philosophies and values was documented in The Brainlabs Handbook, helping us create our unique culture.
As with everything here we always seek to adapt and improve so The Brainlabs Handbook has been fine-tuned to become The Brainlabs Culture Code.
This Culture Code consists of 12 codes that talk to what it means to be a Brainlabber. It’s a joint commitment to continuous development and creating a company that we can all be proud of, where Brainlabbers can turn up to do great work, make great friends and win together.
The Treasury Director will be a proactive leader with experience in treasury management in a multi-national, multi-currency business. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the creation of our new treasury function, including the design and implementation of policies, controls & procedures
What you do:
- Global Cash Management: cash pooling, global banking alignment & streamline
- Global Cash forecasting: design consolidated 16 week cash flow, improve forecast accuracy etc, lead to proactive decision making & efficient debt management
Foreign Currency Hedging Strategy: understand transactional FX exposures, manage relationship with 3rd party providers,
- Banking & Debt compliance: Group Fin:ancing Agreement ownership, compliance, interest rate strategy, debt margin management
- Tools & Systems: implement appropriate tools to support treasury function, alignment with new finance system
- Growth: Brainlabs is fast growing & acquisitive business. The Treasury Director will proactively develop processes to mature as the business matures.
Who you are:
What we really want:
- Experience in Treasury management in a multi-national multi-currency environment
- Someone who thrives on new challenges and who is restless in their desire to “find a better way”
- Numerate, accurate and methodical. Able to maintain high focus level in busy workplace.
- Works with own team and colleagues in supporting functions to meet required business objectives using open and personable approach.
- Uses initiative and observational skills to identify and gain support for control and process improvements
What particular set of skills would suit this role?
- Qualified through a recognised accounting body
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in a treasury role,
- Proficiency in financial software, tools, and advanced spreadsheet skills
- Experience in managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Intermediate user familiar with Google Product suite including G-Sheets and (soon) Cloud based single accounting platform / financial ledger systems
How you succeed :
You will be evaluated based on how you live our Culture Code every day in addition to your day to day work. See our Culture Code on the next page.
Key metrics of success for this role include:
- Creation of the Brainlabs Treasury function, with clearly documented policies, processes & procedures.
- Mitigation of FX exposures
- Efficiency in banking processes
- Reduced debt servicing costs through efficient cash management & debt repayment.
- Ambassador for the Brainlabs Treasury function internally within the Group, ensuring proactive regional engagement.
- You are recognized by the BL Community as a RADIATOR. Positive outlook. Adaptive and Flexible.
What happens next?
We know searching for a job is tough and that you want to find the best career and employer for you. We also want to ensure that this position is the best fit for both you and us. Therefore, you will participate in a comprehensive interview process that includes skills interviews with our team. The goal of this process is to allow you to get to know us as we learn more about you.
Brainlabs actively seeks and encourages applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and identities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace: we are committed to equal opportunity for all applicants and employees regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the application process, please let us know!
Please note that we will never ask you to transfer cash or make any other payment to us in order to apply for a role or to work for Brainlabs. Any such asks are fraudulent and should be reported to the appropriate authorities in your area.
