Treasury Analyst, Middle Office - 18 month FTC

About us

At Imperial Brands, we’re a truly international company driven by a strong challenger culture. We’re an inclusive, innovative and responsible FTSE30 FMCG business widely recognised on the global stage. We generate over £30bn revenue and employ over 30,000 like-minded achievers in markets worldwide. We’re driven by a common purpose: to create something better. 

Alongside maximising our respected brands, we’re increasingly focused on developing a leading portfolio of next generation products with lower health risks than regular tobacco products, all underpinned by leading edge science, high-quality innovation and high standards of governance. 

Our entrepreneurial spirit, ability to challenge the status quo and think on our feet along are our keys to success and that of the thousands of people who work here. Here You Can.

The role

Treasury Analyst (Middle Office)
Bristol
18 month Fixed Term Contract
Full Time
Competitive Salary + Benefits

Imperial Brands currently has an exciting opportunity for a Treasury Analyst to join our team on a permanent basis. In this role you will support the development, optimisation and automation of Treasury processes, including both better utilising the existing capabilities of Treasury systems and proposing new systems where appropriate.  The role holder will also settle and confirm Treasury transactions, co-ordinate system administration requirements, challenge and propose improvements to existing working practices in the department, and support the wider Treasury team with ad hoc projects, absorbing workload and responsibilities across the department as necessary.

Key accountabilities

• Support the daily Treasury confirmations and settlements process, ensuring these are prioritised, managed within counterparty limits and agreed timescales; Act as a primary contact for settlement issues and take responsibility for tracking and resolving these in a timely fashion
• Take ownership of developing and optimising the capabilities of Treasury’s systems to drive improvements in operations and enhance process efficiency
• Co-ordinate and monitor system administration requests for the treasury management system (TMS), electronic banking, trading, confirmation and trade repository systems and training new users when required
• Support the production of all standard Treasury reports (including reports for the Treasury Committee) in a timely manner to demanding deadlines; Ensure the suite of reports is continuously refined and challenged and engage stakeholders to ensure their requirements are understood and met
• Manage the ongoing development of Treasury’s Business Continuity Planning (BCP) processes, procedures and systems
• Engage with global subsidiaries and the Front Office team to manage and perform the intercompany netting process in an efficient and effective manner; Leading the enhancement, development and systemisation of this process
• Actively monitor, calculate, challenge and co-ordinate the payment of all key fee arrangements and collateral liabilities to agreed timescales
• Support the team with the issuance and update of documentation necessary for Treasury to enter into transactions with counterparties
• Supporting the wider Treasury team with ad hoc projects, absorbing workload and responsibilities across the department as necessary

Skills & experience

• Excellent knowledge of MS Office products
• Experience in promoting changes to business processes, systems and technology
• Strong numeracy skills
• Highly analytical with the ability to interpret data and information summarised highlighting key variables
• Ability to engage with counterparties and manage relationships effectively
• Proactive outlook and approach
• Team player, but with ability to act on own initiative when appropriate
• High attention to detail with ability to work accurately when under pressure and be able to manage tight deadlines

What we offer

Imperial Tobacco offers a competitive package of salary, bonus scheme, pension and 25 days holiday (with an additional 4 days on top to cover the Christmas period and bank holidays).

Next steps

Interested applicants should apply with their CV highlighting their suitability for the role.