Treasury and Funding Manager

Your new company
This is a large and progressive business which has gone from strength to strength over the past 10+ years. The business specialises in providing automotive solutions to a range of large businesses across the UK, often working with large international operating clients and providing employee benefit solutions. They also partner with a wide range of large vehicle manufacturing businesses, and have a very strong reputation within this marketplace, and are a top employer in the NW region. This role is based in Bury, Greater Manchester, on a hybrid basis with an excellent range of benefits and career progression opportunities.

Your new role
The company are looking for an experienced Funding Manager to work as a part of their large and well-rounded tax and treasury team. This role will see you responsible for the management of the funding team, and working closely with the wider finance and treasury departments to ensure that targets are met. You will also be required to communicate with funding partners and external stakeholders, ensuring that relationships are managed effectively and continually.

Your key responsibilities

* Develop monthly plans in compliance with Funding and Treasury policies, considering market rates, profitability forecasts, and funder restrictions.
* Ownership of cash flow forecasting, monitoring cash balances to ensure the fulfilment of daily treasury targets and liquidity requirements.
* Manage day-to-day relationships with funders and internal/external stakeholders, also keeping updated on external developments and potential threats to credit lines.
* Review and approve relevant account reconciliations, and provide commentary on funding costs movements to support monthly group Management Accounts.
* Assist commercial functions in preparing annual forecasts, and conduct ongoing analysis and reporting to support reforecasting processes.
* Support the Head of Department and the wider finance team during annual financial audits.
* Conduct regular meetings with the Funding Team, including setting objectives, reporting, and monitoring progress in line with departmental KPIs and strategy.
* Collaborate with the Treasury team to ensure reporting requirements are met and continuously improve reporting to provide value-added information to all stakeholders.
* Utilise analytical skills to review, identify, document, and when applicable, provide recommendations for process efficiencies and improvements.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be considered for this role, you will have:

* A recognised professional qualification in Treasury or Accounting, such as ACT, ACCA, ACA, CIMA etc.
* Experience within a reputable organisation within a treasury department, ideally with funding management experience for 2+ years.
* Commercial mindset, with an eye for detail and analysis, and a problem-solving attitude.
* A strong team-player, with the ability to lead and manage a small team and drive improvement.
* A strong academic record and an eagerness to learn new skills and knowledge.

What you'll get in return
The company offers a market leading benefits and career progression pathway for the right individual, which includes:

* Salary between £35,000 and £40,000, which is negotiable depending on your previous experience in this area.
* Flexible, hybrid working from their Greater Manchester (Bury) office.
* 25 days holiday, plus bank, and the ability to buy or sell more.
* Company enhanced pension scheme contributions, and loyalty bonus for years in service.
* Employee car scheme and free secure car parking on site.
* Dedicated learning and development function, with option to study further professional qualifications.
* BUPA healthcare, cashback on dental and optical care, and annual health checks.
* Excellent social culture, with regular charity days, social activities, team-building activities and more.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Sam Puddephatt on or 07501517572 now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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