Treasury Specialist/ Assistant

Treasury Specialist/ Assistant – 12 Month Contract Salary: £300-350 PAYE/ £350-400 Umbrella (Inside IR35) Location: London

A leading organisation in the energy sector is seeking a Treasury Specialist/ Assistant to join their Finance & Control team in London. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in shaping a newly created treasury function, supporting project finance activities and driving operational excellence. You will be at the heart of financial resource management, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and contributing to the development of robust processes that underpin the company’s growth and stability.

What you'll do:

• Assist in processing and tracking drawdowns of debt and equity financing, ensuring funds are received and allocated correctly according to project requirements.
• Track calculation of interest expenses on loans and ensure timely payment in accordance with financing agreements, maintaining accurate records for audit purposes.
• Maintain loan amortisation schedules and ensure repayments are processed accurately, supporting compliance with lender agreements.
• Monitor financial covenants and reporting requirements to ensure adherence to all relevant agreements, providing regular updates to senior management.
• Support treasury reporting activities including liquidity forecasts, financial risk assessments, and preparation of monthly reports for management review.
• Execute hedging transactions related to interest rate and foreign exchange risk, confirming trades promptly with counterparties and reconciling positions for optimal risk management.
• Lead daily cash reconciliation processes by comparing actuals against short-term forecasts, tracking variances and factoring them into future financing needs.
• Take ownership of monthly rolling short-term cash flow forecasts considering Capex, financing activities, taxes, and other variables impacting liquidity.
• Manage bank accounts including relationship building with account banks, overseeing account entries posting in SAP, and preparing monthly reconciliation reports between SAP and bank statements.
• Identify opportunities for automation within treasury operations such as streamlining payment workflows, hedge settlements, and reconciliation processes using Treasury Management Systems.

What you bring:

• University degree in Accounting, Economics or Business Management (or equivalent), ideally supported by ACT qualification or similar certification.
• At least 2-3 years’ experience in Corporate Treasury or Corporate Finance roles involving project finance or market-related activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong command of Word and PowerPoint is essential for reporting tasks.
• Demonstrated understanding of derivatives instruments including money markets and foreign exchange; previous exposure to project finance is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical abilities combined with numeracy skills; able to work methodically under tight deadlines while prioritising competing demands effectively.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates