Team: Finance
Ref.: VN1068
Type: Fixed Term
Location: Hatfield
Senior Treasury Analyst (9 Month FTC)
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract (9 months)
Location:Hatfield (Hybrid working – 3 days in the office)
Working hours per week:40 hours
Level:Senior
Application Closing Date:Wednesday 8th September 2025
About us
Our mission is to deliver joy in every shop, through unbeatable choice, unrivalled service, and reassuringly good value.
We're Ocado Retail, a market-leading joint venture between Ocado Group and M&S, and the world's largest dedicated online supermarket, Not only is the only place to shop a full range of M&S food online, it's also the home to the widest online supermarket range in the UK and champion of small, independent brands. We're also the brains behind Zoom by Ocado, our same-day grocery delivery service.
About the team and the role
We are embarking on a strategic transformation of our Treasury function. This is a unique opportunity to join at a pivotal stage, playing a key role in modernising our processes, leveraging technology, and strengthening our financial resilience.
As Senior Treasury Analyst, you will combine hands-on operational responsibility with strategic project work, helping to deliver automation, improved reporting, and stronger risk management across the Group
What you'll do
* Treasury Transformation: Drive technology and process improvements, including automation of cash flow forecasting, bank reconciliation, and other digital solutions (leveraging AI where possible). Re-engineer processes across Treasury, AP, and AR to reduce manual work and improve data exchange.
* Operational Excellence: Oversee daily treasury operations such as cash positioning, bank reconciliation, and payment processing. Provide cover for the Treasury Analyst when required.
* Reporting & Compliance: Deliver accurate and timely month-end and reports for senior stakeholders. Use data analytics and AI tools to strengthen controls, documentation, and reporting.
* Liquidity & Cash Flow Management: Lead liquidity monitoring and continuously improve short- and medium-term cash flow forecasting using advanced modelling. Recommend optimal use of surplus cash through deposits, short-term investments, and broader investment strategy
* Strategic & Risk Support: Support the Treasurer in developing and executing treasury strategy, and represent the function in audits to ensure strong governance and risk management.
Who you are
* Significant treasury experience
* Qualified or studying towards ACT (Association of Corporate Treasurers) or another professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
* Solid Treasury operations experience, ideally with exposure to systems projects.
* Proficient excel skills, adept at spreadsheet compilation and analysis reporting.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to use technology and data effectively.
* Comfortable balancing day-to-day with longer-term project responsibilities.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
* Experience in fast pace environment
Ideally, you will also bring:
* Experience in project management (formal qualification or practical experience) and or Private Equity experience
* ACMT qualified or currently studying towards it.
* Experience with Oracle Fusion or other ERP systems.
* Exposure to debt reporting and related compliance.
What's in it for you
By joining Ocado Retail, you'll have the chance to experience life at the world's largest online retailer, work with an amazing bunch of people who challenge what's possible each day, and grow your skills and career in online retail.
If that's not enough to tempt you, you'll also get access to loads of great benefits to sweeten the deal. Here's a taste of what we offer:
Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance with option to add your family, Digital GP appointments, market-leading family policies, mental health support, discounted gym memberships, dental insurance, and more.
Spend & Save: Annual bonus scheme split between personal and business objectives, recognition with reward platform, up to 7% matched pension contributions, 15% Ocado discount, 20% M&S discount, free breakfast every day in the office, electric vehicle leasing scheme, and free shuttle bus from Hatfield station to the office.
Never miss the moments that matter: Hybrid working, 26 days holiday plus 8 flexible bank holidays, options to buy extra holiday, 2 weeks work from anywhere, and lifestyle break opportunities.
Our Hiring Process
Lucky for us, we get loads of great applications, and we really appreciate that so many people put the time and effort into applying. To recognise that, we treat all applications respectfully and fairly. So, if yours stands out, you'll follow our standard hiring process – one of our Talent Partners will talk you through this in an initial call.
Everyone's welcome
We're an equal opportunity employer. That means that we make sure all potential colleagues are treated fairly and equally. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know on the application form.