Executive Head of Treasury at Robert Walters

• A leading fintech company is seeking an Executive Head of Treasury to join their finance team and oversee the treasury operations. This role is based in Cape Town and will involve driving treasury strategy, managing global financial operations, and ensuring financial stability. As the Head of Treasury, you will be responsible for the strategic oversight of the company’s treasury function, including cash management, risk management, and financial modelling.

Key qualifications for the Head of Finance Treasury:

• Qualified CA(SA) with 10 years of post-qualification experience
• 10+ years of experience in treasury operations, including significant leadership experience
• Strong understanding of global treasury operations, foreign currency, and interest rate risk management
• Experience in managing financial models and cash management systems
• Treasury qualifications such as AMCT or MCT (Preferred)
• Experience in the fintech or financial services sectors (Preferred)

Key duties for the Head of Finance Treasury include but are not limited to:

• Lead the treasury function across the organization, overseeing cashflow forecasting, liquidity planning, and risk management
• Develop and implement financial models to support strategic decision-making related to investments, cash management, and capital structure
• Monitor and manage the company’s global cash position to ensure liquidity aligns with business objectives
• Oversee debt and credit facilities, maintaining relationships with external financial institutions to secure necessary services
• Provide regular, insightful reports on treasury operations to senior leadership and key stakeholders
• Lead and inspire a high-performance treasury team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning
• Optimize working capital management to support the company’s growth, while effectively managing financial risks
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to mitigate foreign currency and interest rate risks, ensuring compliance with financial regulations
• Support the scaling of treasury operations and the launch of new products to align with the company’s strategic growth
• Collaborate with other departments, ensuring treasury functions align with overall company objectives
• Ensure adherence to financial regulations, implementing best practices within treasury operations
• Monitor team performance, driving growth and development within the treasury function to meet key performance indicators (KPIs)

Key personal skills for a successful Head of Finance Treasury:

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Analytical and strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• High emotional intelligence and a collaborative mindset
• Results-driven and business-focused, with a strong understanding of financial markets and regulatory requirements