New Balance - EMEA Senior Treasury & Risk Management Manager - Warrington

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. At New Balance, We Got Now.

JOB MISSION:

Leading a small team whilst with a strategic regional focus taking ownership of the businesses banking relationships, forecasts, and process plus working with financial management within New Balance (globally, regionally, and locally) and multiple third-party service providers.

This role will be integral to the continuous development of the treasury & tax functions and require someone who is a confident stakeholder manager, can bring experience of processes design and improvement to the table, and will champion the utilization of finance data to leverage commercial gain.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Treasury – EMEA & Strategic Focus:

• Supervises treasury function and performs regional cash projections to effectively manage cash balances and funding levels across all EMEA subsidiaries, working very closely with the Global Treasury team.

• Ensure compliance with terms of financing agreements and covenants on an actual and proforma basis.

• Oversight and guidance for operational treasury activities: currency risk Management; bank account & cash management; working capital management; regional banking relations.

• Developing and implementing regional treasury projects to manage financial risk, enhance cash flow efficiency and working capital optimization.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (across global, regional, and local subsidiaries), including finance, accounting, tax, and legal, to ensure effective treasury operations.

Risk Management & Internal Controls – EMEA Focus:

• Ensuring appropriate internal controls are in place over treasury management as well as accounting for income taxes.

• Responsible for governance approval and auditing of user access to IT systems to ensure compliance and internal control.

• Departmental liaison with IT staff on all technical matters relating to tax and treasury applications.

• Responsible for responding to inquiries from regulatory authorities and coordinating appropriate responses.

• Performs other essential functions as assigned including but not limited to assisting with month and close and reporting.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field

• MBA, CFA, treasury or accounting qualifications are highly preferred.

• External audit and prior working experience in a similar capacity in an advisory firm is a plus, preferably with regional and/or international exposure.

• Extensive expertise in cash management, cash flow forecasting, and working capital management.

• Extensive experience in building and maintaining strong banking relationships.

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different cultures and geographies.

• Excellent analytical and digital skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and make informed decisions.

• Must have a demonstrated hands-on approach and success in working in a team-based environment.

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and the ability to guide and mentor teams across various locations.

BENEFITS:

• Discretionary Bonus Opportunity

• Private Medical Insurance

• Dental Scheme

• Pension Scheme

• Flexible Working Hours (07:00 – 10:00 start, 15:00 -18:00 finish)

• Hybrid working (3 days on-site)

• 25 days Annual Leave per year

• Life Insurance

• On Site Gym

• Employee Discount

• Opportunity to work abroad for four weeks per year

• Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment.  We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.

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