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Treasury and Risk Accountant

Peterborough

£50,000 to £60,000

 

About the Company:

British Sugar is seeking a high calibre Treasury and Risk Accountant who is looking for a serious challenge and to take on this newly created role. Reporting directly into the Financial Controller, the role will have a high profile within the business supporting the Senior Leadership Team as well as having a close working relationship with the AB Sugar group and ABF plc.   

Operating in such a diverse and continually changing environment presents both opportunities and challenges to British Sugar. They are not only a world-class manufacturing organisation but are absolutely committed to economic, social and environmental sustainability. The business also has a reputation for offering unparalleled development opportunities at their contemporary Head Office based in Peterborough and globally, through the AB Sugar group and the wider ABF group.

Roles and Responsibilities: 

The Treasury and Risk Accountant will provide technical expertise and insight into the currency and commodity activities of this extremely diverse company as well as general risk management. As a key member of the Finance team, the role will take responsibility for the reporting, accounting and control of treasury-related activities including foreign exchange, gas, electricity, sugar, bioethanol and wider commodities as determined by business strategy.

  • Responsible for build and maintenance of British Sugar policy documents in relation to foreign currency, commodity risk management and hedging strategies
  • To provide currency and commodity risk management for all exposures across the British Sugar enterprise, reflecting the range of currencies and commodities
  • Responsible for wider aspects of risk management, including coordination of Functional and Site risk registers and business continuity planning
  • To provide period and annual analysis of results and impacts from treasury activities, including statutory and ABF plc reporting
  • Responsible for the management of daily cash and the build of detailed cash and currency forecasts
  • To provide training to both finance and other functions to ensure a good understanding of requirements

Candidate Requirements:

The ideal candidate will be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant who started life in a large practice or commercial environment with at least a couple of years’ experience delivering risk management and reporting of treasury and commodity transactions with:

  • Ability to handle complexity - experience addressing complex commercial strategies and risk mitigations
  • Gravitas to challenge and support stakeholders of all levels across the business and challenge the status quo
  • Strong communicator that can tailor their approach to the audience and present with impact
  • Proactive approach - spot issues early and liaise effectively with key stakeholders
  • Innovative and continuous improvement mentality

To become the new Treasury and Risk Accountant please apply below now.