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Description
WPP is on a global transformation journey, and this is an opportunity to join and take the lead on the newly established Group Treasury shared service center (SSC). What youll be doing: By part of the Treasury SSC you will supporting the Global Treasury team and its regional Treasurers across 110+ countries of operation. You will take accountability for and standardizing existing work done in the regional Treasury functions ensuring detailed process documentation and SOX compliant controls are always in place to run those processes. Driving best in class behaviors in your team and by business partnering with WPP finance and regional Treasury/Finance teams you will help to optimize the Group s cash flow, net interest P&L and support cash repatriation to WPP from operating units while minimizing risk and adding value through automation and ongoing continuous improvement of Treasury processes. This role will report into the Treasury manager, key responsibilities are: Cash reporting of actuals - uploads for UK, EMEA, US, Canada and Latin America using swift enabled accounts where integrated, chasing non swift operating units to report, answering queries, checks on consolidated data, managing the related Treasury mailbox and producing monthly cash report for the Group Treasurer. Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to streamline workflows. Electronic Banking administration for Global treasury and then other markets including managing user access reviews, enablement of new account reporting or withdrawal of account closure and any other changes required Bank Mandate maintenance and support IT2 administration of static data - Ensure completeness and timely set up of all static data including but not limited to: SSI s, distribution lists for TMS generated reports, checking bank statements, Interco loan positions and general ledger postings Promote the use of IT2 Cash management - supporting UK/EMEA/US markets in IT2 automation, support collating and reviewing operating unit cash forecasts for UK, developing into other markets over time Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization in treasury functions. Develop Cash / FX / MtM reporting upon completion of integration to all trading channels to support periodic share of wallet analysis Payment processing for Treasury high value low volume payments for UK/US and growing into other regions. Support in projects of the TMS to introduce new functionality as appropriate and improve existing reporting as necessary What youll need: Experience within a Treasury department or shared services of an international business. Demonstrable experience of managing and taking accountability for activity, overseeing documentation, and training materials. Treasury knowledge covering bank accounts, cash pooling structures, inter-company loans, derivatives such as FX forwards, swaps, NDFs and interest rate or cross currency swaps. Cash management of a complex series of pooled and non-pooled bank accounts across a range of different currencies including international payments processing. Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and communication skills, including excellent written and verbal capabilities. (PowerPoint and presentation skills considered as a plus.) Continuous improvement mindset with focused on ongoing improvement, adaptability, and learning with incremental improvement. Exposure to Treasury management systems (IT2 or ION products a plus). Advanced level of technical proficiency and computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Management) Strong team player whilst being able to work independently and proactively. Qualifications and Skills Bachelor s or master s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; B Com or MBA preferred (or equivalent qualification preferred) 5-6 years of relevant experience in corporate treasury, banking, or financial risk management. Strong knowledge of financial markets, banking instruments, treasury technologies and regulatory requirements. Demonstrated experience in working with project team implementing and managing treasury systems a plus. Proficiency in financial modelling and analysis tools (Power BI, Alteryx) a plus
