Head of Treasury & Tax

at  Synlait

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate for this role will bring a wealth of experience in treasury and finance management. You will be a proactive leader with a strong financial acumen and a track record of driving results as well as thriving in a collaborative environment.

This role will also require …

• You will have a CA/CFA qualification (or equivalent) and a proven track record in a similar role.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategies and systems across Treasury functions -FX, interest rates, commodity hedging, working capital management and cash management utilising a wide range of derivatives and other products.
• Experience in Treasury tactical risk management.
• Experience in short-term liquidity management across multiple currencies, facilities and bank accounts.
• Experience of tax management as well as tax risk mitigation, preferred cross-country tax experience.

ABOUT US – THE SYNLAIT WAY

Synlait is a dynamic, purpose-led milk nutrition company that is Doing Milk Differently for a Healthier World! We pride our organisation as being different and allowing our spirit to drive our success, shifting perceptions and driving value through new thinking and a new attitude.
You’ll be joining down-to-earth, authentic people working together to create the very best in milk nutrition as we combine expert farming with innovative thinking and state-of-the-art processing to produce a range of nutritional milk products for our global customers.
We will challenge you by providing the opportunities you’ve been seeking to expand your career; we believe that everyone brings unique experiences and perspectives to the table so are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and embrace diversity to drive innovation and business success.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity a Head of Treasury & Tax to join our finance team. This is a pivotal leadership role that requires strategic vision, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of financial markets.
You will also be responsible for the delivery of our financial tax and treasury strategy including managing all of the Group banking syndicate and broker relationships as well as a number of our key shareholders . You will ensure a financial continual improvement focus and a drive toward operational and commercial excellence across Treasury & Tax.
Your strategic vision and hands-on approach in a corporate environment will be essential in navigating the complexities of treasury and tax management.

Key responsibilities of this role include..

• Managing the Group Banking Syndicate relationships, including communication of strategy and financial plans, and bank compliance reporting
• Group Funding Facilities Management, including strategy, facility establishment, renewal, and price negotiation
• Multi-currency cash management, short-term cash forecasting and working capital financing
• Group foreign exchange management (front office) including strategy and deal execution
• Interest rate risk management
• Regularly reporting of treasury risks to the Board
• Developing and recommending treasury strategies and tactics
• Commodity hedging policy establishment, recommendations, and management
• Management of financial forecasting of foreign exchange, interest rates and assist with balance sheet forecasting
• Develop and maintain effective global relationships with key external stakeholders, industry contacts, and agencies.
• Preparing/reviewing income tax provisions for the purpose of reporting in financial statements.
• Acting as a subject matter expert for both indirect and direct taxes, including transfer pricing.

This role will also require …

• You will have a CA/CFA qualification (or equivalent) and a proven track record in a similar role.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategies and systems across Treasury functions -FX, interest rates, commodity hedging, working capital management and cash management utilising a wide range of derivatives and other products.
• Experience in Treasury tactical risk management.
• Experience in short-term liquidity management across multiple currencies, facilities and bank accounts.
• Experience of tax management as well as tax risk mitigation, preferred cross-country tax experience