Edenbrook are working with a General Insurer on a Manager Banking & Treasury Operations opportunity. The role will strategically manage cash resources efficiently, effectively and innovatively, leveraging the relationships with financial stakeholders and making best use of investment opportunities to maximize return. To ensure robust and secure systems and processes to handle any cash related functions, including payroll, that the business requires. Providing advice and guidance to areas of the business on matters relating to banking and cash. Key duties of the role include, but are not limited to: Manage the relationship with the outsourced third party partner, predominantly engaged in banking & treasury operations. Lead the companies Banking and Treasury Operations which sits as part of the Group Finance Function. Lead the Operational Banking, Treasury and Payments Control function to ensure all bank funding, investments, reconciliations and operational activities are completed in a timely manner. Manage strategic relationships with banking partners, Payment Services Providers and Merchant Acquirers including BACS and Credit Card Schemes. To recommend strategy and implement a secure, compliant, efficient and cost-effective company operational banking and treasury operation, building and maintaining key relationships with banks and financial stakeholders and leveraging those relationships. To lead and control the successful operation and change requirements of the business and business’ pensioner’s payroll function and deliver requirements arising from the statutory obligations placed upon the business by the tax authorities. To build and maintain world class banking, payment and expense operations utilising appropriate systems and technology To build strong relationships with key personnel and be recognised as the natural first point of contact for banking, payments and treasury operations matters. Optimise the business’ cash management position. To keep abreast of emerging and future developments in the regulatory landscape and then ensure controls that comply with FSA, FCA, PCIDSS, banking codes and card scheme regulations are in place and are efficient and cost-effective. Recommending changes to strategy and business practices as necessary. Lead, embed, implement and ensure a control-based environment aligned to the Financial Risk and Control Framework across the Banking and Treasury Operations Provide leadership within a framework of prudent and effective controls which enable risk to be assessed and managed to fit within the Board’s agreed risk appetite The ideal candidate: Technical Experience Experience gained in a similar working environment Excellent relationship management skillset Strong accounting knowledge and experience Highly numerate with good communication skills, both verbal and written with strong report writing skills Experience of managing and leading teams Experience in accounting applications such as Sage 200, SAP, Trintech General Microsoft Office Outlook/Teams desirable Microsoft Excel Essential Qualified/part qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or qualified by experience