Wickes are a digitally led, service enabled organisation with a project in every home.

Are you looking for your next opportunity within Finance?  Would you enjoy the pace and energy of a retail environment which is collaborative, fun and inclusive where people feel part of a winning team? Do you enjoy the benefits of working together in person as a team blended with the flexibility of remote working?

We are looking to recruit a Treasury Analyst, you will be reporting to the Treasury Manager. The role manages the short-term cash forecast and the liquidity of our bank accounts across the business. The role also includes the management of the bank mandates for the main bank accounts.

Key Accountabilities:

• Prepare & manage an accurate 13 week rolling cash flow forecasts, for liquidity management.

• Complete the daily cash processes, establishing the Group’s cash positions.

• Short and long term liquidity and cash flow projections.

• Report cash balances and recommend actions required to meet counterparty limits, hedging and FX demands.

• Assist with cash optimisation projects and process improvements.

• Manage the central cash pool arrangements.

• Update bank mandates for main banks.

• Prepare monthly cash reconciliations.

• Support treasury project leads with ad hoc treasury projects.

• Monitoring and analysing the Group’s working capital position.

• Identify, recommend and implement process improvements to enhance cash management efficiency.

• Development and improvement of the Group liquidity and cash flow forecasting processes.

• Deliver efficient processes that adequately control treasury activities.

What are we looking for:

• A good understanding of cash forecasting 

• Strategic thinker with great attention to detail, numerate, analytical

• Ability to collate and analyse data from multiple sources and present the findings

• Problem solving experience

• Strong Excel and presentation skills 

• Excellent organisational and time management

What can we offer you?

You’ll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with us 

We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes 

• Competitive bonus

• Save-as-you-earn scheme

• Private Medical and Life Assurance

• Contributory pension scheme

• Colleague discount 

• Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme

Our widely recognised wellbeing strategy is something we’re proud of at Wickes. As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support. 

We have recently re-opened our Support Centre in Watford, where our Finance team are based, along with our other support functions.  We recognise the value of bringing our teams together to collaborate, support each other and build on our amazing culture.  We are also encouraging our teams to work flexibly, with a blend of remote / office working. 

About Us: 

Wickes is a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market.  With 40 years in industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1.3Bn across 230 stores delivered by 8,000+ colleagues.  

But it is the Wickes’ culture that is considered its best kept secret; it’s a collaborative, down to earth, fun and inclusive environment where people feel part of a winning team. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we’ll make you feel right at home.

Please note: All offers of employment are subject to DBS / background checks.

"Please contact us if you require any adjustments within the application process, wickesrecruit@wickes.co.uk  If you require any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage you will have an opportunity to inform us when we invite you to interview.”