Treasury Operations Manager

Job title:

Treasury Operations Manager

Company

Ornua Co-operative

Job description

Ornua is an Irish dairy co-operative that markets and sells dairy products on behalf of its Members, Ireland’s dairy processors and, in turn, Irish dairy farmers. Ornua is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products and has annualised sales of €3.4 billion. Headquartered in Dublin, Ornua has a strong global team of 2,900 employees, operating from 10 business units worldwide, including 13 production facilities. Ornua’s core purpose is to build profitable routes to market for Irish dairy products.The Group is structured across two divisions: Ornua Foods and Ornua Ingredients. Ornua Foods is responsible for the marketing and sales of Ornua’s consumer brands, including Ireland’s most successful food export, Kerrygold, as well as Kerrygold Dubliner, Pilgrims Choice, Forto and BEO milk powders.Ornua Ingredients is responsible for the procurement of Irish and non-Irish dairy products, for the sale of dairy ingredients to food manufacturing and foodservice customers across the world, and for managing volatility through de-risking and trading strategies.Ornua’s ValuesAt Ornua, our Values lie at the core of everything that we do and how we behave both individually and as a business. Our five values, and their underlying behaviours, encourage us to Seek and Embrace New Ideas, Make It Happen, Be Our True Selves, Show You Care and Achieve Great Things Together. We are committed to having open discussions with our people around part-time working. Where business and team requirements allow, we will work with colleagues to find work-based, practical solutions that are suitable for the business as well as individuals.Ornua’s GrowthAt Ornua, our co-operative ethos lies at the heart of how we do business. We care passionately about driving sustainable, profitable growth, underpinned by our ambitious ‘Path to Prosper’ strategy. We have delivered significant growth in our core business, and we have ambitious plans for continued growth over the next five years.WHY THIS ROLE IS VALUABLEThe Treasury Operations Manager will work closely with the Group Treasurer and Assistant Group Treasurer in managing the interface between the front and back offices in the Treasury department. Managing up to 2 direct reports, the role involves treasury reporting, accounting and control framework management. This role is crucial for ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of back-office operations by developing and implementing best practices, leveraging technology and automation and ensuring the necessary controls/checks are in place to prevent unauthorized trading, minimize errors or fraud and ensure cash flows occur as expected. Additionally, it provides strategic support for treasury-related projects and initiatives, aligning back and middle-office operations with the company’s overall financial strategy.This role is open to both full-time and part-time applicants.KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Develop and implement best practices for back-office operations to ensure accuracy, compliance and best-in class-control frameworks and processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Leverage technology and automation to enhance back-office capabilities and reduce manual effort.
• Provide strategic support for treasury-related projects and initiatives.
• Ensure alignment of back-office operations with the company’s overall financial strategy.
• Lead the development and implementation of strategic treasury initiatives to optimize cash flow and liquidity management.
• Collaborate with the Group Treasurer and senior management to align treasury operations with the company’s long-term financial strategy.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks through strategic hedging and risk management practices.
• Drive continuous improvement in treasury processes and systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to support decision-making and drive business growth
• Manage the Treasury Operations team to ensure effective delivery of all Middle Office and Back Office operations, including

Middle Office Operations:

• Develop and distribute daily treasury operational reports, including Mark to Market reports, Exposure reports, and Debt and Cash reports.
• Develop monthly/quarterly treasury reports.
• Monitor and report on counterparty limits.
• Manage the Cash Forecasting process and develop group-wide cash forecasting reports.
• Manage treasury accounting processes and accounting reconciliations.
• Manage hedge accounting documentation and effectiveness testing.
• Manage static data on the treasury management system.
• Oversee the bank account opening/closing process.
• Maintain bank account and dealing mandates.
• Administer Electronic Banking platforms.

Back Office Operations:

• Check deals executed against underlying documentation/strategies.
• Confirm deals executed with counterparties in a timely manner.
• Manage the settlement process for all treasury transactions.
• Undertake daily bank reconciliations.
• Provide reporting on cash positions and balances.
• Manage the flow of information between bank and TMS/ERP systems.
• Update and issue intercompany loan/FX position statements.
• Monitor and reconcile bank charges and interest accruals.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Extensive experience (5+ years) in treasury operations, with a strong focus on cash and liquidity management.
• A relevant Business / Finance / Accountancy qualification.
• Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in treasury management systems and electronic banking platforms.
• Effective stakeholder management, communication skills and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team, with experience in mentoring and coaching.

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Expected salary

Location

Dublin

Job date

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 05:06:19 GMT

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