Company Description
At Valeo Foods UK, we're the creative force behind an array of beloved brands spanning indulgence, innovation, and tradition. From the iconic crunch of Kettle Crisps to the pure sweetness of Rowse Honey, and the rich heritage of Matthew Walker puddings, our portfolio reflects our commitment to quality and diversity.
But that's not all – our family of brands extends further, encompassing an exciting array of products and experiences. Whether it's the Wild West flavours of New World Foods, the nostalgic joy of Barratt sweets, or the timeless appeal of Metcalfe Popcorn, each brand carries its own unique story, flavour, and charm. Join us on a journey where passion meets flavour, crafting experiences that bring people together and delight taste buds.
Job Description
As Treasury Manager, the role purpose is to fully manage the control of cash for Snacks, Sweets & Rowse, monitoring of inflows and outflows, provide recommendations on tools required to manage pinch point.
- Ensure weekly reconciliations are complete for Factoring
- Help to answer all queries which arise in the factoring process.
- Manage the Factoring balance sheet control accounts.
- Monitoring cash flow, checking the bank and oversee the forward-looking 30-day file.
- Escalating any foreseen cash challenges, including providing recommendation on resolution.
- Liaising with AR/AP teams to gain clarity on payment or incoming fund due which could have a more significant impact on cash, including overseeing the weekly payment run process.
- Review and approve ad-hoc bank payments and transfers.
- Manage forward contract on currency, aligning with Group policy but also providing recommendation when rates are favourable.
- Oversee cash book postings and reconciliations and support corrective action where needed to resolve issues found.
- Oversee the expenses processes across the business, being a point of escalation to push back to stakeholders as needed.
- Review the outputs from the cash flow to ensure these are reasonable and align with the business expectations, explaining anomalies.
- Liaise with various stakeholders to ensure that cashflows include up to date information.
- Review month end board pack reporting on Cash and Working Capital and provide commentary/insight.
- Support any ad-hoc internal and group working capital and cash flow projects.
- Provide support for the year end audit where needed to the Financial Control team.
- Management and development of treasury team of 3.
Qualifications
- A fully Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
- Previous experience of a finance role supporting and challenging at a senior level
- Experience within food industry or commercial environment experience preferred is preferred
- Be resilient and able to influence at the highest levels within the business through collaboration and constructive challenge
- Excellent time management and organisation skills, necessary to balance and constantly re-prioritise ad hoc projects and workload to tight deadlines
- Good communication skills
- Highly analytical and inquisitive mind that can clearly identify problems and inefficiencies and search for a solution.
- Tenacious and able to not just start, but manage and see through to completion a range of value added projects.
Additional Information
What we offer you in return:
- 25 days + Bank Holidays
- Matched pension scheme
- Death in service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Canteen accessibility
- Retailer discount platform
- Staff discount
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What We Do
We are a leading producer and innovator of high quality, category-defining branded food products that have a proud history that dates back to 1845.
At Valeo Foods, we are passionate about food and our portfolio of over 20 iconic food brands, which includes Jacobs, Batchelors, Kettle, Rowse Honey, Balconi, Schluckwerder, are tried and trusted by consumers across Ireland, UK and Europe for their quality, wholesomeness, nutrition and fun.
We are a diverse business that combines food production, brand development and innovation, distribution and sales. We are Ireland’s largest ambient food supplier to the grocery trade, a major supplier to the food service market through Valeo Professional, and an increasingly prominent supplier to the UK market and a range of European Markets now.
We are focused on the continued development of our excellent portfolio of category defining food brands as we look to expand our footprint across Ireland, UK, Europe and beyond with our latest acquisition in North America. We are committed to delivering quality food products through continued innovation and excellence in manufacturing. This commitment ensures that our brands retain a market leading position in each of their respective categories.
We continue to recruit people with the best skills and expertise across a range of areas including manufacturing, food science, research and development, nutrition, distribution, sales, operations, marketing, human resources and finance, and aspire to be a best in class employer, focused on developing and empowering our people.
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