Head of Treasury

A large organisation within the property sector is currently seeking a permanent Head of Treasury to play a strategic leadership role in managing and delivering the treasury strategy of the Group.

Based in central London, you would report to the Director of Treasury & Corporate Finance (DT&CF) and require close collaboration across key financial functions.

While managing a small team you will oversee funding, compliance, financial risk management, investor relations, and stakeholder management, ensuring alignment with the Group’s overall strategy.

They offer a generous hybrid policy of 1 day minimum office attendance per week although you would be meeting banks and rating agencies from time to time.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the £6 billion funding portfolio, including £3bn bank funding and £3bn EMTN programme.
• Support capital sourcing to fund the Group’s ongoing activities.
• Ensure compliance with borrowing facilities and agreements, delivering high-quality reporting for business decision-making.
• Develop project funding structures for major investments in collaboration with Development Finance.
• Provide strategic advice on capital structure, corporate finance, and liquidity management.
• Lead the Group’s credit rating strategy, managing relationships with rating agencies.
• Drive interest rate risk management, overseeing the £1bn derivative portfolio.
• Manage investor relations, serving as the key liaison for banks, bond investors, and credit rating agencies.
• Design and implement the treasury systems strategy, ensuring efficiency and best practices.
• Oversee sustainability/ESG strategy within the treasury function.
• Lead and develop the Treasury team, ensuring risk is managed effectively.
• Act as a capable deputy for the DT&CF when required.
• Provide technical expertise on treasury matters, maintaining in-depth knowledge of financial developments.

Experience & Qualifications Required

Essential Experience:

• AMCT-qualified treasurer with substantial experience in complex treasury functions.
• Strong leadership experience, managing large debt portfolios and corporate funding.
• Extensive experience in corporate finance, funding instruments, banking, and bond investor relations.
• Proven track record in strategy development, implementation, and proactive treasury management.
• Strong ability to build and manage relationships with executives, governance committees, and financial stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with commercial acumen to drive financial success.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution expertise, with the ability to challenge directives impacting financial performance.

Desirable:

• Experience in global financial markets, sustainability financing, and ESG treasury strategies.
• Strong working knowledge of regulatory requirements, financial frameworks, and risk management.

The Package

• A competitive salary £110,000 - £125,000 p.a.
• Car allowance - £5,000
• 5% annual bonus
• 25 day annual leave + bank holidays (which increases to a maximum of 33 days through tenure)
• Generous family leave package
• 5 days life events leave p.a.

If you have the right skills and experience and would like to explore this role further, apply now and we’ll be in touch.