Head of Treasury

Following the planned separation from Smiths Group and acquisition by CVC Capital Partners we are building a standalone finance function to support our next chapter of growth. This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead the Treasury function for a newly independent global business.

The Role

As Head of Treasury you will have overall responsibility for Smiths Detections financing strategy and operations. This is a critical leadership role tasked with designing and implementing a new Treasury function from the ground up. You will manage liquidity foreign exchange risk funding structures and treasury systems to ensure robust financial control and compliance across a global footprint.

This role can be base in either Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire or London Blackfriars. 

Key Responsibilities

• Build the Treasury Function: Design and implement processes policies and systems for a standalone treasury operation post-separation.
• Liquidity Management: Develop short-term cash flow forecasting implement cash pooling and optimise group liquidity.
• FX & Risk Management: Identify and mitigate currency and interest rate risks using appropriate hedging strategies and ensure IFRS9 compliance.
• Intragroup Funding: Structure and oversee intercompany loans and netting arrangements aligned with tax and financing strategy.
• Treasury Systems: Implement a Treasury Management System and maintain a database for loans guarantees and financial instruments.
• Trade Finance: Manage credit lines bonds and guarantees to support global operations.
• Policy & Governance: Own treasury policies and ensure compliance with covenants and regulatory requirements.
• Leadership: Manage and develop a Treasury Analyst and collaborate with senior stakeholders across Finance Tax and the wider business.

Why Join Us

• Shape a new Treasury function during a major corporate transformation.
• Work in a global business with complex financial structures.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and influence strategic decisions.

Apply now to be part of Smiths Detections exciting journey as we build a world-class finance function for the future.

Qualifications :

About You

• ACT qualified (or equivalent) with 510 years experience in a multinational corporate treasury role.
• Proven ability to manage liquidity FX risk and funding structures.
• Hands-on approach with strong problem-solving and project management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience in carve-outs M&A or private equity-backed environments is highly desirable.

Additional Information :

Join us and well help build your career with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business both locally and globally. Youll experience an inclusive environment with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. Youll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time