JOB DESCRIPTION
Treasury Manager – Middle Office
COMPANY
When it comes to innovation and achievement there are few organisations with a better track record. Join us and you'll be able to play a big part in the success of our highly successful, fast-paced business that opens up Europe so people can exercise their get-up-and-go. With over 355 aircraft flying over 1207 routes to more than 38 countries, we're the UK's largest airline, the fourth largest in Europe and the tenth largest in the world. Flying over 90 million passengers a year, we employ over 17,000 people. Its big-scale stuff and we're still growing.
TEAM
This position is a pivotal role in the Treasury team with exposure to the senior easyJet management team up to CEO level. Based in Luton, the role is key to ensuring a strong control framework in the easyJet treasury team. This role also needs to be able to cover both the Assistant Treasurer and the Treasury Accountant within Middle Office.
JOB PURPOSE
To oversee treasury-related accounting and control activities, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and acting as the primary point of contact for auditors and group financial control. This role supports the delivery of a strong control framework and continuous improvement within the Treasury team.
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
Accounting
Perform treasury accounting (valuations, hedge accounting, accruals etc) and providing commentary / feeding into budgets where necessary
Ensure all ledger reconciliations are maintained and remain accurate
Contribute to and review the annual report and accounts for the year end
Primary contact for treasury accounting and audit process
Support on Credit Rating analysis where required
Prepare reporting of treasury activities for senior management
Research into changes in standards and regulation and ensure the necessary steps are taken to prepare accordingly
Management
Manage and develop a team of two direct reports
Control
Ensure system maintenance on all treasury related systems (TMS, dealing platforms and payment systems)
Assist in the annual refresh of Treasury Policy and the Risk and Controls Matrix and ensure compliance is maintained through the year
Seek to automate controls where possible
Relationship Management
Maintain good working relationships with auditors and key system providers.
Build strong and effective relationships within Treasury as well as wider finance functions
Continuous Improvement
Ensure opportunities to streamline and improve processes/controls are identified and pursued
Other Ad Hoc
Assisting on ad-hoc projects/tasks
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS & FINANCIAL TARGETS
Ensure accurate and timely postings and output reporting
Keep the RACM up to date and relevant
Ensure systems are operational with appropriate user access
Successful implementation of new standards and regulations
Requirements of the Role
KEY SKILLS REQUIRED
Strong intellect with a drive to learn and is a qualified accountant in ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent qualification.
Ideally have experience in treasury accounting.
Must be able to demonstrate:-
Strong communication skills with the ability to challenge whilst being able to build strong relationships both internally and externally
Sound commercial judgement
Strong attention to detail
High degree of numeracy
Good organisational skills – structured approach.
Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and capable of managing numerous work streams at the same time.
Strong Excel, modelling and analysis skills
Ability to communicate complex ideas very simply at all levels
Ability to deliver - drive and energy to achieve objectives.
Enthusiasm with the ability to work well as part of a team and cover for other team members
Must employ an innovative approach to change and champion this practice in team
BENEFITS
Competitive base salary
Up to 20% bonus
25 days holiday
BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes
7% pension
Life Assurance
Flexible benefits package
Excellent staff travel benefits
LOCATION & HOURS OF WORK
This full time role will be based in Luton and will be 40 hours per week.
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