Senior Manager Group Treasury

Location: Novena Square, SG, SG
- Global Business Unit: OTH
- Job Function: Finance
- Requisition Number: 182036
- Description:
**Job Summary**:
**Why Join Us?**
- Be part of a global organization where treasury leadership drives transformation and value creation.
- Opportunity to take ownership of key treasury initiatives and lead impactful changes.
- A collaborative and dynamic work environment that values proactive leadership and innovation.

**_This role is ideal for a strategic and results-driven treasury professional who is eager to take full ownership of treasury operations and lead transformation initiatives at DKSH. If you have a passion for driving change, optimizing financial performance, and influencing strategic decision-making, we encourage you to apply._**

Reporting to the Group Treasurer, you will be leading the Front Office team, responsible for proactively leading key treasury functions, including liquidity management, FX hedging, and process automation. This role demands strong ownership in driving strategic initiatives and continuous improvements. You will work closely with internal teams and external financial institutions to optimize cash flow, mitigate financial risks, and enhance overall treasury operations.

The position requires a leadership mindset, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal policies while driving efficiency and excellence in treasury operations across the organization. You will be expected to challenge the status quo, identify opportunities for change, and spearhead transformation initiatives to support the company’s long-term financial sustainability.

**General Responsibilities**:
**1. Liquidity and Cash Management**
- Lead daily cash flow management, ensuring efficient utilization of funds across the Group.
- Take ownership in optimizing the Group’s cash pool positions, ensuring liquidity adequacy.
- Collaborate with subsidiaries to drive improvements in cash repatriation, funding requirements, and cash flow forecasting accuracy.
- Implement and champion best practices in cash management (e.g., receivables financing, supplier financing) to enhance operational efficiency.

**2. FX Hedging and Risk Management**
- Lead the execution of FX hedging strategies to proactively manage currency and liquidity risks.
- Take full accountability for executing trades in financial instruments for the Group.
- Monitor market conditions, assess financial risks (FX and interest rate risks), and recommend proactive risk management strategies.
- Ensure strict compliance with Group Treasury Policy in all trading and hedging activities.
- Drive innovation in FX hedging solutions by collaborating with external financial institutions and FX platform providers.

**3. Financing and Bank Relationships**
- Manage key relationships with banks, financial institutions, and FX platform providers to ensure optimal funding structures, interest arrangements as well hedging activities.
- Oversee intercompany financing arrangements and local cash pools, ensuring they align with internal policies and business objectives.

**4. Process Automation and Treasury Systems**
- Take the initiative in driving automation and efficiency improvements in treasury processes.
- Lead the implementation and continuous enhancement of treasury management systems (TMS) and related tools relating to Front Office Operations.
- Identify and implement emerging technologies to streamline treasury operations and optimize workflow automation.
- Drive Treasury Center reporting enhancements and process automation projects to increase efficiency and transparency.

**5. Compliance and Reporting**
- Ensure strict adherence to financial regulations, internal policies, and Group Treasury guidelines.
- Lead the regular review and enhancement of treasury policies, SOPs, and operating guidelines to align with best practices.
- Provide timely and insightful reports on treasury activities, liquidity positions, and financial risks.
- Monitor country hedging activities and review FX and derivative realized/unrealized gains and losses for financial impact.

**6. Leadership and Stakeholder Management**
- Lead by example in fostering a high-performance culture within the treasury team.
- Lead a team of 2-3 members, providing mentorship, development, and support to enhance their expertise and effectiveness.
- Drive collaboration with local market finance teams to empower them with best-in-class treasury expertise.
- Challenge existing ways of working, propose solutions, and take initiative in implementing changes to improve treasury efficiency.

**Functional Skills and Knowledge**:

- 8+ years of experience in treasury, financial risk management, or corporate finance.
- Proven track record of taking ownership of cash management, FX hedging, and corporate financing initiatives.
- Proficiency in treasury systems and financial software (e.g., TMS, SAP HANA, eTC).
- Strong experience in process automation and leading treasury tr