Treasury Analyst

Company description

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 13 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country. Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 94% of British households.

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and potential colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.

Job description

We’re looking for a Treasury Analyst to join our Group Treasury team on a 12-month maternity cover. This is a great opportunity to gain broad, hands-on exposure across a busy and varied treasury function within a large, well-known UK business. You’ll play a key role in supporting day-to-day cash management, forecasting, FX activity, and treasury reporting, while also contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and systems development.

Premier Foods is one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers, home to much-loved household brands such as Mr Kipling, Ambrosia and Oxo. Our Treasury team is responsible for managing liquidity, minimising financial risk and ensuring strong governance and control over the Group’s cash position.

What you'll be doing?

Supporting day-to-day cash management activities, including bank account monitoring and transactions

Preparing and reviewing short-term cash flow forecasts

Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and support month-end processes

Assisting with FX hedging activities in line with Treasury policy

Supporting treasury reporting, providing analysis and insights

Helping drive improvements to treasury systems, processes and controls

Building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external banking partners

Contributing to ad-hoc projects, including systems maintenance and data cleansing

What we need from you

At least 2 years’ experience in Treasury, Risk, or a related finance role

Strong Excel skills and experience with treasury or cash management systems

Understanding of double-entry accounting as it applies to treasury transactions

Strong analytical skills with the ability to work accurately to tight deadlines

Confident communicator with good stakeholder management skills

Experience with Citi Direct or other major online banking platforms

Exposure to SAP, FX platforms (e.g. 360T / FX All) or market data tools

What we offer in return

Competitive salary

Pension scheme of up to 7.5%

Life assurance

Holiday purchase scheme

Sharesave scheme

EV Car Scheme

Employee discount platform