Head of Treasury

London

Consumer

Up to £140,000

We are retained by a powerhouse in the consumer industry, renowned for its innovation, excellence, and market influence. With a strong legacy and an ambitious growth strategy, the business is transforming the way consumers engage with brands, leveraging cutting-edge technology and an unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional experiences.

As part of its continued expansion, the company is looking to hire a Head of Treasury to lead and optimise treasury operations. Reporting to the CFO, this role will be pivotal in managing liquidity, financial risk, banking relationships, and treasury systems, ensuring the business remains at the forefront of its industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing cash management and forecasting, ensuring liquidity is optimised, FX exposure is managed, and debt obligations are met.
• Managing banking relationships, ensuring compliance with KYC, board resolutions, and regulatory requirements while maintaining a clear audit trail.
• Leading treasury system operations, acting as the expert on the Treasury Management System (Integrity SaaS 10) and driving efficiency in cash and risk management.
• Handling FX transactions, interest rate hedging, and financial risk mitigation strategies to safeguard the company’s financial position.
• Strengthening relationships with financial partners, including banks, payment providers, and bonding providers, ensuring seamless treasury operations.
• Supporting M&A activities from a treasury perspective, ensuring financial integration and risk management are aligned with business objectives.

The ideal candidate:

• Qualified with an ACT certification.
• Extensive experience in a mid-to-large corporate treasury function, with a track record of managing complex financial operations.
• Proven experience in the consumer sector, understanding its unique financial challenges and opportunities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of building and maintaining relationships across business divisions, financial institutions, and external partners.
• In-depth knowledge of liquidity management, financial risk mitigation, and hedging strategies, with a proactive approach to optimising treasury operations.
• Analytical mindset with a problem-solving approach, adept at interpreting financial data to drive strategic decision-making.
• Proficient in Treasury Management Systems, online banking platforms, and financial reporting tools.

For more information, please apply for this role or contact Alba Amigo at alba.amigo@phippscameron.com

The Role

A global sustainable investment management firm with over $30B in AUM, are seeking to hire a proactive individual to join their Client Team in San Francisco. The Associate will play a key role in supporting the Client Team in its effort to both service and expand the firm’s private markets’ client base in North America. The Associate will interact closely with and act as liaison to the private market investment teams on behalf of the Client Team. Working within a team of 20 highly skilled and well-regarded colleagues spread across all offices, the Associate will be expected to develop their knowledge of all aspects of the firm’s investment strategies and processes, working closely, as well, with the legal and operations teams within the firm. 

Responsibilities

• Functionally support investor relations and business development effort in North America for private markets’ strategies.
• Manage fundraising cycle and workflow diligently, maintaining a current CRM system.
• Develop a mastery of the firm’s investment strategies, processes, and philosophy and passionately articulate the firm’s capabilities with existing and prospective clients
• Become an expert on private markets’ strategies by integrating yourself within respective investment teams and synthesizing key updates to convey to Client Team.
• Support effort to expand the firm’s base of business via new business development / capital formation in North America.
  • Identify new business prospects and cross sale candidates.
  • Develop and execute Client Team’s strategic plan.

Ideal Background/ Qualifications Responsibilities

• Proven professional private markets investor relations and fundraising experience.
• Knowledge of financial markets, particularly private markets investing (e.g., Growth Equity and Private Equity).
• Advanced MS office and Power Point skills and experience working with a CRM system such as Salesforce would be beneficial.
• Strong reading and writing skills, with a demonstrated ability to craft bespoke responses to questions regarding all the firm’s business areas.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• A strategic thinker and process orientated, with a problem-solving attitude and eye for process improvements.
• Takes ownership on quality and timeliness of all work product; take initiatives in improving productivity and results.
• Ability to coordinate timely execution of a high volume of client requests/documents across various teams and time zones.
• A high degree of integrity, strong oral and written communication skills, and a strong sense of judgment.
• Passion for sustainability, particularly as it relates to investment management and the capital markets.
• A team player who can work collaboratively with colleagues in business development, investment teams, legal & compliance, finance & operations.
• A self-driven, professional manner with a positive outlook.

Vice President Corporate Development – East Coast / Remote

Phipps Cameron is partnering with a PE-backed Healthcare Services company that is looking to recruit a Vice President of Corporate Development. This opportunity will be responsible for heading up all M&A activity for the business, including setting the M&A strategy, building and maintaining the acquisition pipeline, as well as deal execution. The position will be working closely with the Sponsor / C-Suite.

Role Profile:

• Set the M&A strategy and build the M&A pipeline.
• Build strong relationships within the firm and external markets.
• Analyze and evaluate markets and target companies.
• Lead the cross-functional due diligence process.
• Lead deal negotiations with target companies.
• Negotiate LOIs, and sale and purchase agreements.
• Involved in integration planning, alongside the dedicated integrations team

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant Investment Banking, Corporate Development, M&A or Private Equity experience
• Healthcare Services experience is essential.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA desired but not required.
• Significant experience in guiding teams to execute all aspects of transactions including direct experience originating, negotiating, structuring, and executing M&A, and joint venture transactions.

I am currently mandated on an In-house M&A / Corporate Development Director search for a leading PE Backed Wealth Management firm in England. Due to the nature of the role with client travel they are open on your home location.

• Sector - Financial Services - Wealth Management
• Location - Open to remote with travel

Requirements - MUST HAVE

• Detailed knowledge of the individual process steps of the M&A process.
• Preference for 3+ years experience working within an in-house M&A / Corporate Development role.
• Otherwise 7+ years of relevant experience working in an Corporate Finance / M&A / Deal Advisory.
• Have worked on Financial Services / FIG deals - ideally strong knowledge of the Wealth Management sector within the UK.
• ACA, CFA or relevant qualification.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

FP&A Analyst

Enschede, Netherlands

Salary : 80,000 EUR

I am currently partnered with a dynamic Private Equity Backed TMT business based in Enschede, Netherlands who is looking to add a FP&A Analyst in their dynamic team. The business is where you can expect to thrive, collaborate and grow immensely while helping the business set up their finance function in the Netherlands. It is an exciting opportunity for you to join a fast-paced, high-tech company that emphasizes both people and passion.

Role Overview

As our FP&A Analyst you act as a strong business partner on all levels, by providing transparent information to enable effective decision making in achieving our strategic objectives.

In this role you will be part of the finance team in Enschede and work with colleagues in the US, Asia and EU. Your position has high visibility within and outside the Finance organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the various business’ teams to achieve their short term and long term objectives.
• Support Finance and business teams on a wide range of finance inquiries (such as P&L analysis, KPI reporting, Cost control reviews, Margin analysis, monthly reporting pack, trend analysis,) and ensure that they are delivered timely and with accuracy
• Lead the monthly forecasting and yearly budget processes
• Prepare the periodic cash flow forecast
• Participate in business improvement projects and prepare or validate the business cases
• Execute ad hoc analysis and reporting; use benchmarking to find guidance for improvement
• Co-operate with the Finance team to optimize reporting and accounting

Requirements:

• Bachelor in business economics or equivalent and a Master in Business Administration or equivalent. A recognized professional controller qualification (i.e. RC) a big plus.
• At least 2-5 years of experience in Finance roles, in mid- to large-size international industrial companies (preferably in complex technology businesses).
• Track record in financial control and business control at business unit level.
• Familiarity with budget and forecasting processes.
• Fluent in English.
• Skilled in the use of MS Office tools, Navision and other (cloud) reporting tools, e.g. Qlik or PowerBI.

If you or anyone you know are interested to discuss further, apply directly and we'll get in touch. 

Interim Head of Finance (Automotive, PE-Backed Business)

Location: Germany (Hybrid)
Rate: €1,200 - €1,500 per day

I’m seeking a highly experienced Interim Head of Finance to lead financial operations in a PE-backed automotive business. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive financial performance, optimize cash management, and contribute to the long-term success of the company. You will work closely with the company owner and key stakeholders, including banks, financing partners, and a global finance team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee cash management at the project level
• Collaborate with banks and financing partners to optimize funding and financial strategies
• Lead financial planning and develop financial models for effective control and decision-making
• Drive restructuring and turnaround initiatives for distressed company situations, delivering measurable improvements
• Apply deep industry expertise in the automotive or testing industry to enhance financial performance

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as an Interim Head of Finance, Finance Director in a PE-backed business
• Extensive background in the automotive industry (or closely related sectors)
• Track record of successful restructuring and turnaround projects

Feel free to send your CV and reach out to me for more details at: ana.sarjveladze@phippscameron.com

We're working with a PE fund looking for an Interim Transformation Officer to lead a cost reduction and operational restructuring programme for a blue-collar business in Sweden.

The role is ideal for a former COO or senior operations leader with a proven track record in evaluating operational performance, identifying inefficiencies, and driving complex cost-out initiatives. The scope includes:

- Conducting a rapid assessment of current operations
- Designing and executing a group-wide cost reduction programme
- Implementing structural changes to improve efficiency and profitability
- Start: ASAP (next few weeks)
- Duration: 6 months initially 

Must be available to start in the next few weeks, based in the Nordics or with EU citizenship.

Our Client is a highly entrepreneurial Specialist Services business that has recently expanded through acquisition and organic growth. They have now received further support and investment from a Private Equity Fund to help with more rapid expansion. In order to achieve this they now require a hands-on yet strategic CFO who can help the business to achieve success on this next stage of its journey.

Reporting to the CEO and working with a strong leadership team, including an M&A Director, you will manage a small but capable team and be responsible for all areas of Finance with a particular focus upon:

• Ensuring that the business is prepared for M&A processes and that new acquisitions are integrated successfully into the Group
• Develop and enhance Monthly management and internal reporting for insightful decision making
• Help manage costs and look for synergies and efficiencies as the group expands and integrates
• Ensure strong cash-management in a leveraged environment and build strong Treasury management and cash-pooling

Key Requirements for the role:

• Essential: Prior experience of Private Equity and leverage environment
• Essential: Exposure to M&A and be able to demonstrate effective integration of acquisitions
• Essential: fluent in Italian
• Desirable: Services experience ideally within Financial Services or related
• Desirable: Evidence of operating within an entrepreneurial and fast growth environment.