Senior Treasury Analyst

Univar; Widnes; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global distributor of chemicals is seeking a Senior Treasury Analyst based in the UK to support multiple treasury activities. The role involves cash management, debt management, and FX hedging. Ideal candidates will have finance qualifications and corporate treasury experience. This offers a hybrid work environment and involves minimal travel to support initiatives across various offices, including locations such as Widnes and Bradford.

Benefits

Total Rewards package

Diverse benefits offering

Qualifications

• Mastery of finance and treasury certifications required.
• Experience in an international corporate treasury role.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Manage cash positioning and forecasting for regions.
• Develop global FX hedging programs.
• Assist with debt management activities.

Skills

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified

Corporate treasury experience

Knowledge of banking platforms

Strong Excel skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Tools

SAP

OneStream

Job description

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Senior Treasury Analyst

The Corporate Treasury team is recruiting for a Senior Treasury Analyst to be based in the UK. The Senior Treasury Analyst will support and play a key role in the Company’s global treasury activities. The Senior Treasury Analyst will play a key role in Corporate Treasury including cash management, bank relationships, debt management, bank guarantees, leasing, intercompany loans and transactions, bank administration, and other projects as needed. While this role is part of the Corporate Treasury department, proximity to EMEA matters will be a key focus for this role as well as other areas across the world.

What You’ll Do

• Manage cash positioning and cash forecasting process for North America and Europe, including supporting wire payments.
• Manage, develop and refine global FX hedging programs including gathering and analysing exposure data, facilitating trade settlements and executing trades.
• Manage and monitor bank fees and work with banks to drive efficiencies.
• Assist with debt management related activities including interest expense tracking and quarterly compliance reporting.
• Facilitate opening new accounts and lead implementation efforts.
• Support and facilitate the capital leasing program including managing the RFP process, setting up new master leases and lease schedules, and forecasting.
• Support intercompany loan administration function including interest rate resets, payment tracking and other reporting requirements.
• Provide support on letter of credit process including issuance and monthly reconciliations with the business divisions.
• Work with Assistant Treasurer on ad-hoc analysis and other treasury related initiatives.
• Lead various enhancements to the treasury management system and make proposals for improvements and efficiencies.
• Develop and establish treasury processes, procedures and policies.

What You’ll Need

• Appropriate certifications that demonstrate mastery of finance (CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified) and Treasury (CA/CPA, CFA and/or CTP preferred).
• Experience in corporate treasury, finance, or banking roles for an international company.
• Knowledgeable with banking platforms, Treasury Management Systems, and best in class banking processes.
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills.
• Proficient in understanding FX hedging and exposure management.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to assess risks and make data‑driven decisions.
• Experience with SAP or OneStream is a plus.

Where You'll Work

This is a hybrid-based or fully remote role that can report out of the following corporate offices:

• Bradford, UK
• Widnes, UK

Ideally candidates will be available to travel occasionally to various Univar offices as needed to support projects and other initiatives, but it is expected to be minimal.

What You Can Expect

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life‑saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.