Treasury Manager

About the Role

Onsite | Full time | Makati

We are seeking an experienced Treasury Manager to lead and oversee the organization's treasury operations, ensuring effective cash flow management, liquidity planning, banking relationships, financing arrangements, and financial risk management.

The role will be responsible for maintaining sufficient liquidity to support business operations, optimizing cash utilization, managing credit facilities and debt obligations, and strengthening treasury policies, processes, and internal controls.

Working closely with senior management and key internal stakeholders, the Treasury Manager will provide financial insights and recommendations to support funding decisions, working capital optimization, and the organization's overall financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Cash Flow & Liquidity Management

• Oversee daily cash positions and ensure sufficient funds are available to support operational requirements.
• Develop and implement short- and long-term cash flow forecasts and liquidity plans.
• Identify potential funding gaps, liquidity risks, and opportunities to optimize cash utilization.
• Recommend strategies to improve working capital efficiency and cash management.

2. Treasury Operations & Disbursement Management

• Manage day-to-day treasury operations, including fund positioning, cash movements, payment execution, and settlements.
• Develop and oversee short- and long-term disbursement plans covering supplier payments, service providers, and financial obligations.
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of treasury transactions.
• Coordinate with internal departments to align payment schedules with cash availability and funding priorities.
• Establish appropriate controls over treasury transactions and disbursement activities.

3. Banking & Financing Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with banks and financial institutions.
• Negotiate banking rates, credit facilities, financing terms, and other treasury-related services.
• Oversee corporate credit lines, loan facilities, debt obligations, and facility utilization.
• Monitor compliance with loan covenants, financing agreements, and banking requirements.
• Evaluate banking arrangements and recommend opportunities to improve financing terms and treasury efficiency.

4. Treasury Reporting & Financial Analysis

• Prepare and present cash flow reports, liquidity forecasts, treasury updates, and financial analyses to senior management.
• Provide recommendations on cash utilization, debt management, funding requirements, and financial risks.
• Support management decision-making through accurate treasury reporting and financial insights.
• Drive initiatives related to treasury optimization, financing strategies, and working capital management.

5. Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for banking and treasury-related matters.
• Collaborate with internal departments to address funding requirements, payment priorities, and financial commitments.
• Maintain effective working relationships with financial institutions, suppliers, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Facilitate discussions and negotiations involving banking arrangements and financing requirements.

6. Policy Development, Governance & Controls

• Develop, review, and implement treasury policies, procedures, and control frameworks aligned with organizational objectives.
• Ensure consistent implementation of treasury standards and processes.
• Monitor compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, internal policies, and financial controls.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and operational efficiencies.

7. Team Leadership & Performance Management

• Lead, supervise, and develop the treasury team to ensure effective execution of treasury operations.
• Establish performance objectives and key performance indicators aligned with departmental goals.
• Monitor team performance, provide coaching, and oversee performance evaluations.
• Drive accountability, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement within the function.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accountancy, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• At least 5–8 years of relevant experience in treasury management, cash management, corporate finance, banking, or related financial functions.
• At least 2–3 years of supervisory or managerial experience, preferably leading a treasury or finance operations team.
• Solid experience in cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, payment planning, and treasury operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing banking relationships, corporate credit facilities, loan obligations, and financing arrangements.
• Working knowledge of loan covenants, treasury controls, financial risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong financial analysis, reporting, and working capital management capabilities.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP experience is an advantage) and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in process improvement, treasury automation, and system enhancements is an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strong financial and analytical acumen.
• Excellent leadership and people management capabilities.
• Sound judgment and risk management skills.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
• Excellent planning, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate financial insights and recommendations effectively to senior management.

Interested candidates should have a strong background in treasury operations, cash flow and liquidity management, and banking or financing relationships, with demonstrated experience leading a team.