Team: Finance
Ref.: VN1242
Type: Fixed Term
Location: Hatfield
Contract type:Fixed Term Contract (12 Month FTC)
Location:Hatfield (Hybrid working – 3 days in the office)
Working hours per week:40 hours
Level:Associate
Application Closing Date:Friday 6th March 2026
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
The candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day treasury management of the business, including daily liquidity management, cash-flow forecasting, the processing of payments and completion of bank reconciliations. The person responsible will be required to support annual cash flow budgets and short-term short cash forecasts based on inputs from other areas of finance.
The position presents the opportunity and challenge of working in both a dynamic and exciting environment within the UK's largest dedicated online grocery retaile
What you'll do
Cash & Liquidity
* Determines corporate cash requirements and maintains appropriate cash flow, reports daily cash position.
* Recommends investment options available for short-term cash positions in accordance with Treasury Policy
* Management of RCF draw-down requests, incoming payments and repayments
* Bank account management – assisting with KYC requirements and bank account administration
* Manage month-end and coordinate with Finance Reporting to address audit inquiries.
* Initiating payments for day-to-day transactions via BACS, wire, ACH, etc. with the aim of implementing a system to reduce manual intervention
* Working with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable to resolve any issues with receipts/payments
* Weekly cashflow forecasts, variance analysis and preparation of reports for review by the Treasurer for submission to FC, FD and CFO.
* Liaising with other areas of the business to understand the key inputs of the cash forecast and understanding any variances to Budget/Forecast
* Working across the finance functions to understand working capital and how that affects cash
Debt & Projects
* Preparation of covenant and compliance documentation
* Support Treasurer on Lender relationship and Debt refinancing
* Support Bank reconciliation automation project (Oracle Fusion)
* Support ad hoc, value-adding initiatives such as implementing better financial controls and process improvements
* Assisting with the implementation of financial systems for cash management/forecasting, whilst ensuring liquidity to meet daily outgoings
Who you are
Essential
* Corporate Treasury Back Office & Cash Management experience
* Part Qualified accountant (ACT, CIMA or ACCA)
* Highly numerate and analytical with a keen eye for detail that is deadline-focused and goal-oriented
* An ability to work in a fast moving, pressured environment keeping the focus on deadlines and tasks
* Intermediate to Advanced Excel user
* Strong team player with the ability to also work independently
* Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively to a wide variety of audiences
* Payment processing and knowledge of banking systems/environment
Desirable
* Corporate Treasury experience in PE
* Financing modelling
* Some experience of ERP systems (e.g. Oracle Fusion) and Bank connectivity implementation
* Experience with projects (bank account migration, H2H implementation, Treasury best practices)
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 receive a high volume of applications and genuinely appreciate the time and effort invested by every candidate. To ensure a fair and thorough process, every application is reviewed by a member of our team. If your skills and experience are a strong match, a Talent Partner will contact you to discuss the role and guide you through the next steps of our hiring process.
Your Application and AI
In the spirit of innovation, we welcome you to use AI tools in your application, just as we use them in our own business at Ocado Retail. However, as you leverage this technology, please don't lose sight of the most important element: your unique self. Your experiences, passions, and personality are what truly set you apart. Ensure that your application still authentically conveys who you are and why you're a great fit for us.
Everyone's welcome
We're an equal opportunities employer, which means that we make sure all potential colleagues are treated fairly and equally. We want to ensure everyone has a fair chance to apply; if you need this job description in an alternative format (e.g., larger print, different document type, etc.), please reach out to us at and we'll be happy to assist you, and if you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know on the application form.