Job Description
Full Time - Temporary (12 month FTC)
We are seeking a Group Treasury Manager to lead treasury activities for a UK‑listed group with international operations. The role would suit a strong CA/ACA/ACCA qualified accountant who enjoys accounting, cash flow reporting and has an interest in liquidity, funding, and financial risk management. The role covers both back office and front office treasury functions, alongside various accounting tasks including cashflow reporting. The position reports into and is supported by the Group Financial Controller, and has one direct report.
About you
* Strong qualified accountant (CA, ACA, ACCA)
* Enjoys both working in the detail and taking a holistic view
* Technical knowledge of IFRS, including cashflow reporting and treasury disclosures
* Confident communicator with the gravitas to engage with senior leadership and external stakeholders
* Highly organised, detail‑driven, and comfortable operating in a regulated, deadline‑driven environment
* Interest in cash management, debt structures, FX and interest rate risk
* Group treasury experience in a PLC environment desirable
* Experience supporting refinancing and working with a range of banking counterparties desirable
Key Reponsibilties
* Manages daily cash flow, forecasting, and short to medium term liquidity
* Manage day‑to‑day intercompany funding and external bank account governance
* Daily payment approvals in line with agreed segregation of duties
* Cashflows for budget and three-year plan
* Going concern and stress testing of facilities and covenants to ensure compliance is maintained
* Facility management including banking relationships, facility drawdowns and covenant certificates
* Maintain external bank relationships
* Working capital optimisation
* M&A support, including raising capital when necessary and integration
* Monitors and mitigates financial risks, such as interest rate or currency fluctuations
* Maintain and enhance treasury policies, controls, and delegated authorities
About us
Did you know we’re a FTSE-250 retail company employing nearly 3,000 people across the UK, and the United States. We’re the UK’s leading luxury watch specialist in the UK with a significant presence in the US and a complementary jewellery offering. At the last count we have over 190 showrooms across the UK, US and Europe, including 77 dedicated mono-band boutiques in partnership with brands such as Rolex, OMEGA, TAG Heuer and Breitling plus seven e-commerce websites!
Our success is based on strong, long-standing partnerships with the most prestigious luxury watch brands, supported by impactful marketing and powered by leading‑edge technology to provide our clients with a modern, distinctive luxury experience. This is underpinned by our people, who are highly trained and motivated to deliver exceptional client experience whilst building inclusive teams.
Watches of Switzerland Group has moved our headquarters to a new, state‑of‑the‑art office in Carlton Park, Leicester. The new 75,000 square foot office is located just outside of Leicester city centre and is home to over 500 employees. Surrounded by 32 acres of woodlands with facilities such as a mini market, team lounges, a multi-faith room and a parent room.
Our clients love us for our exceptional client experience, expertise, and approachability. Our clients are at the heart of everything that we do – we love to wow our clients and make every interaction with us special and memorable.
Some of our benefits
* Holiday Purchase Scheme
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
* 24/7 Virtual GP service
* Share Save Scheme
* Enjoy your Birthday Off
* Free Wellbeing Tools
* Generous Discount Scheme
* Enhanced Maternity Pay
EEO Statement
Watches of Switzerland Group, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment that embraces employees’ unique backgrounds and perspectives. Your application will be reviewed anonymously, focusing solely on your qualifications, skills and experience.
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