About our client

Our client, a leader in the retail sector, is looking for a Director, Treasury Operations to join their team.

A well-established player in Canada, our client manages a vast network of locations, adapting its branding to different markets while maintaining a strong local identity. Their dynamic team of professionals drives growth and operational excellence.

Join this thriving organization and contribute to its ongoing success in a fast-paced and evolving industry.

Description

Reporting to the Vice President, Treasury within the finance team, the Director, Treasury Operations will lead the company’s global liquidity and cash management operations. This key leadership role is critical in managing the company’s cash position, optimizing liquidity, and mitigating financial risks across various geographical operations.

In collaboration with the Vice President, Treasury, the incumbent will ensure that the global cash position and cash flow forecasting processes are effectively managed, maintaining a robust liquidity structure. This role also encompasses the management of financial risks, including foreign exchange risks, as well as overseeing the investment of excess liquidity.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the markets, various financial products, and the overall needs of the company to identify opportunities for optimizing the liquidity structure. Building credibility through a collaborative approach with key internal and external partners is essential, as this position aims to ensure that business objectives are met while adding value to the function through informed recommendations and process optimization.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage the global cash position of the company, including reviewing the daily cash position, and recommending strategies to mitigate liquidity risk; analyze cash flow reports collaboratively with multiple teams to develop key performance metrics and implement best practices for effective cash flow forecasting.
• Oversee the global cash flow forecasting process, in collaboration with teams in Canada, the United States, and Europe. Manage the daily cash operations, monitoring cash movements and flow of funds while developing strategies to optimize liquidity and enhance cash flow.
• Ensure the availability of funds across all geographic regions where the company operates by overseeing the company’s liquidity structure. Recommend, structure, and maintain a robust liquidity framework in partnership with other functional groups and business units, facilitating the efficient flow of funds between jurisdictions.
• Manage the company’s foreign exchange risks associated with cash management, in partnership with the Vice President, Treasury. Design, implement, and execute comprehensive risk management strategies, including hedging recommendations for Canada, the United States, and Europe.
• Oversee the investment of surplus cash in alignment with the company’s financial policies and risk tolerance. Evaluate investment opportunities and recommend strategies to enhance returns while ensuring the safety and liquidity of invested funds.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with banking institutions and financial service providers to secure favorable terms and conditions; Negotiate cash management services and associated fees to ensure competitive rates and optimize service delivery.
• Establish and maintain internal policies and procedures that impose an adequate level of control over treasury activities concerning cash management, banking, liquidity monitoring, investment of excess funds, and foreign exchange risk.
• Actively participate in mergers and acquisitions, including conducting due diligence and facilitating treasury integration. Recommend improvements for major acquisitions and actively seek synergies to improve operational efficiency.
• Lead a diverse treasury team located in Canada, the United States, and Europe, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and skill development in a dynamic environment.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
• MBA or Professional certification (CPA, CFA, CTP) (an asset)

Professional Experience

• 15 years of experience in treasury or cash management roles, with 5 years in a senior management position.

Skills

• Strong understanding of cash flow forecasting methodologies and cash management techniques.
• Proficiency in treasury management systems and financial modeling tools.
• Bilingualism is required (French and English), both written and spoken, as the person will be called upon to serve English-speaking regions.

Specific Abilities

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while maintaining efficiency and adaptability.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and continuous improvement mindset.
• Committed to quality and rigor
• Resilient, proactive, and solution-oriented
• Autonomous and shows initiative
• Ability to manage priorities while respecting deadlines

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