International Treasury Specialist - 12 month FTC

Lotus Cars builds world-class, high-performance and lightweight sports cars that are sold all around the world.

To bring the company to the level we want it to be, we are looking for an International Treasury Specialist to join us in our Global Finance team based in Coventry.

Summary:

The Senior Treasury Specialist is responsible for supporting and managing treasury activities across the UK and EU region, ensuring strong cash visibility, effective liquidity monitoring and compliance with internal controls. The role works closely with the Group Treasury team and regional finance teams, acting as a key contact point to support alignment with global treasury policies while addressing local operational requirements. This is a hands-on role within a lean structure, offering broad exposure to international treasury operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Payment & Treasury Operations

• Payment execution and governance

• AP reconciliation review

• Bank platform management

• Cash positioning

• Payment controls

2. Treasury Management Support

• Support liquidity planning and funding activities

• Support treasury policy implementation

• Participate in banking relationship management

• Support FX exposure monitoring

• Support treasury risk and control activities

• Prepare management reporting for Treasury leadership

3. Strategic Development

• Lead treasury process improvement initiatives

• Participate in treasury transformation projects

• Support regional treasury structure optimisation

• Act as deputy for Treasury Manager when required

• Contribute to development of treasury governance framework

Performance Expectations

• The following elements form critical performance indicators for this role:

• Timely execution of payment runs

• Accuracy of payment processing and AP reconciliations

• Resolution of payment and reconciliation exceptions within agreed timelines

• Compliance with payment controls and approval procedures

• Effective collaboration with AP, Accounting and Treasury teams

Key Requirements

Essential

• Demonstrated ability to take ownership beyond operational responsibilities

• Experience coordinating cross-functional stakeholders

• Strong commercial awareness and decision-making capability

Desirable

• Experience leading projects or workstreams

• Exposure to treasury strategy, funding or banking negotiations

• Experience mentoring junior team members

• ACT / ACCA / CIMA qualification or progression toward qualification

What we offer:

In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to the following benefits:

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays. pro rata.

• Pension scheme access.

• Private Healthcare.

• Group income protection based on length of service.

• Family Friendly policies.

• Exclusive Employee discount, wellbeing and recognition platform #ForUSLOT.

Additional Information:

• This role will be based at our Coventry office and will require being on-site full time.

• Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.

• This role is up to 12 months on a contract, but could be extended.

• This role operates within a lean team structure and may require a hands-on approach

• Regular coordination across time zones may be required

• Responsibilities are expected to evolve in line with business needs

  This role offers significant exposure to regional treasury operations and provides development opportunities for progression into broader treasury leadership responsibilities.

Our Company:

Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with a 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2022 we launched the Eletre, the world’s first all‑electric hyper‑SUV, and in 2023 Emeya, our fully‑electric Hyper‑GT.

As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them.

We're not just a car company; we're a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organisation. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments during the interview process. If you require any special assistance or adjustments, please let us know in advance so we can ensure a fair and accessible interview experience. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone can thrive.

Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure:

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