Treasury Analyst

Job Description

Job Purpose: The Treasury Analyst plays a pivotal role in supporting by providing exemplary service to the Treasury function. A key aspect of the role involves developing analysis methods and utilizing financial information to aid decision-making and achieve the organization’s strategic objectives. Additionally, the role encompasses operational support within the Treasury function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and produce Treasury Dashboards to assist in managing Foreign Exchange (FX) and Banking risks.
• Own and manage timely, insightful, and accurate cash flow reporting and currency mapping for Treasury, including analysis to support Finance and Corporate Services division objectives.
• Identify and implement reporting efficiencies within Treasury, ensuring continuous improvement and efficiency projects.
• Build relationships to effectively influence and challenge business decisions, strategy, and outcomes.
• Own, develop, and produce the Treasury Reporting Pack.
• Manage controls and processes around report preparation, leading ongoing development and enhancements.
• Support the Treasury Operations Manager with day-to-day treasury operations, including overseeing payment processing, FX confirmation matching, and accurate position determination.
• Stay up-to-date with developments in charity sector regulatory reporting requirements.
• Provide management with ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required.

Key Working Relationships:

• Provide Treasury, operational, and financial reporting, analysis, and advice to the team.
• Collaborate with colleagues across all divisions and the Group.
• Work with other wider group departments and implementing partners to identify new treasury reporting initiatives.
• Liaise with auditors during year-end and/or interim audits.
• Prepare presentations for the Board and Committees and present to the Head of Treasury and Finance and Corporate Service Director on an ad-hoc basis.
• Build and maintain relationships with fundraising units including Network Resource Development, IR UK, and International Waqf Fund.
• Act as a first point of contact for all queries related to treasury reporting.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop and produce the Treasury Pack using Microsoft Power BI.
• Establish Treasury KPIs and monitoring techniques.
• Develop and produce currency mapping.
• Report on the stability of overseas banks holding operational bank accounts.
• Compile quarterly summary economic forecasts, including FX rate & inflation forecasts.
• Perform daily treasury cash management activities and weekly liquidity checks.
• Manage financial service provider operational management.
• Oversee foreign exchange risk management activities.
• Lead and manage investment reporting activities.
• Support system innovation and identify automation opportunities.
• Develop and maintain Treasury Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Islamic values and principles and support colleagues in delivering organizational objectives.
• Maintain professional development and undertake any other reasonable duties as required.

Candidate Profile:

• Understanding and empathy with Islamic values and principles.
• Qualified or studying toward a Treasury or Chartered Accountancy qualification.
• Practical demonstrable Treasury reporting experience.
• Experience in an accounting environment with foreign exchange risk mitigation experience.
• Strong technical/analytic skills, including Excel and Microsoft Power BI.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to a fast-changing environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and integrity.
• Proactive mindset and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong time management skills and ability to multitask effectively.

In summary, the Treasury Analyst role requires a candidate with a strong understanding of Islamic values, practical experience in treasury reporting and accounting, and excellent technical and interpersonal skills to support the organization's financial objectives effectively.