Treasury Risk Manager
Primark Stores Ltd
Treasury Risk Manager
Our Finance function teams are right at the heart of what we do. Surrounded by some of the best Finance specialists in the industry, you’ll bring your own ideas to the business - helping to shape the experience of our customers as part of a forward-thinking team.
Are you looking for a new challenge? We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Treasury Risk Manager with initiative, drive, and ambition to join our Primark Treasury team! In this role, you will lead the establishment of the Treasury Risk Management function, support and partner with the business, and be responsible for financial markets insight.
Treasury’s purpose is to protect and create value for Primark, both through the direct management of financial risks, and by advising and partnering with stakeholders in the business. This role is instrumental in how Treasury directly manages risk and delivers risk management support and direction to Primark. This role will lead on business partnering within the business, as well as leading on a number of financial market risk activities. The key to success in this role will be understanding our business models and unique risks, applying this knowledge to the creation of risk management strategies and solutions. Technology will also play a key part in Primark’s future success and this role will lead on identifying and on supporting the successful delivery of technology solutions for the management of these activities.
What You’ll Get
The world is changing and it’s important we support our colleagues. People are at the heart of what we do at Primark so it’s essential we provide the right environment for you to perform at your best. That’s why we offer benefits that put you first
Some of our benefits are:27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Flexible Working, opportunity for an early Friday finish, and a subsidised cafeteria. Primark Perks – Discounts with some local partner business to our offices
What You’ll Do:
In your role, you’ll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here’s a flavour of your day-to-day:
Risk ManagementLead the establishment of the Treasury Risk Management function in Primark.Set direction on how Primark analyse financial market risks and exposures, quantifying, analysis and reporting financial exposures.Lead on the aggregation of business risks to provide a consolidated Primark exposure, including undertaking correlation analysis to understand a net risk position. Including the embedding the use of sensitivity and ‘Value at Risk’ modelling.Identify, review and optimise existing hedging strategies within our businesses, covering currency, commodity and rates risk, focussing on the effectiveness of governance and economic outcomes.Specific currency exposures cover G10, Central & Eastern Europe currencies. Specific commodities exposures cover energy (electricity/gas), diesel, freight, cotton, plastics, paper and steel. Support the Head of Treasury/Treasury Manager in Liquidity risk management and working capital initiatives.Share best practice across Primark, through direct business partnering and the presentations in risk forums.
Business PartneringLead on providing Treasury support, and value add partner across various finance and non-finance stakeholders.Provide an objective view on the existing governance structures in place within our businesses and lead on implementing best practice governance.Work closely with ABF Group Treasury on Risk management activities, reporting and policy compliance.
Financial Markets InsightAccountable for the development of internal market reporting for currency, commodities, rates and credit risk, leveraging this to deliver insights to Primark, including identifying market opportunities to execute risk management.Educating and provision of Treasury inputs for financial budget, forecast, long term planning and adhoc reporting purposes.Actively engage with relationship banking group on market insights and developing risk management products and strategies.
Governance, Controls & ReportingAnnual review of ABF & Primark Treasury policies and its communication across the business.Lead the periodic Primark Treasury Risk Management Committee and period Treasury reporting.Manage and maintain Treasury Risk Register and development of relevant KPI/KRI reporting.Support the production of the annual treasury board paper reporting.
Technology Lead on identifying and implementing appropriate technology risk management solutions for Primark.Support in the scoping/business requirements as part of the implementation of a Treasury Management System covering risk management activities.
What You’ll Bring
Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular: Treasury or Finance qualification (ACT or CFA) preferred.Accounting (ACCA, ACA, CPA or equivalent) qualified preferred.5-7+ years Treasury experience.Understanding of accounting standards related to Treasury – IFRS9.Strategic thinking coupled with strong commercial awareness; ability to identify and drive change.Excellent planning and organisation skills, ability to multi-task, plan and prioritise work schedule for self and team and work within agreed timescales.Operates with a high level of integrity, diplomacy, tact and professionalism.Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment.An ambitious self-starter with a positive can-do attitude.A collaborative team player, who demonstrates high levels of emotional intelligence. Proven ability in developing working relationships across all levels of the organisation.Excellent attention to detail with strong financial and analytical skills (ability to analyse and interrogate high volumes of data).Ability to work under pressure and capable of handling multiple priorities.Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to influence and manage key internal and external stakeholders and relationships.English is essential and other European languages would be an advantage.
Ready? Good - because we can’t wait to see what you can offer. You’ll be joining a team of diverse, passionate, and talented individuals where you’ll truly belong, collaborating on projects that will shape the future of our industry. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or another one, and our recruitment team Can determine where your skills may fit in at Primark.
Apply to be part of our future and we’ll help you develop yours.
If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility requests, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist.
All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss.
130343BR
Our Finance function teams are right at the heart of what we do. Surrounded by some of the best Finance specialists in the industry, you’ll bring your own ideas to the business - helping to shape the experience of our customers as part of a forward-thinking team.
Are you looking for a new challenge? We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Treasury Risk Manager with initiative, drive, and ambition to join our Primark Treasury team! In this role, you will lead the establishment of the Treasury Risk Management function, support and partner with the business, and be responsible for financial markets insight.
Treasury’s purpose is to protect and create value for Primark, both through the direct management of financial risks, and by advising and partnering with stakeholders in the business. This role is instrumental in how Treasury directly manages risk and delivers risk management support and direction to Primark. This role will lead on business partnering within the business, as well as leading on a number of financial market risk activities. The key to success in this role will be understanding our business models and unique risks, applying this knowledge to the creation of risk management strategies and solutions. Technology will also play a key part in Primark’s future success and this role will lead on identifying and on supporting the successful delivery of technology solutions for the management of these activities.
What You’ll Get
The world is changing and it’s important we support our colleagues. People are at the heart of what we do at Primark so it’s essential we provide the right environment for you to perform at your best. That’s why we offer benefits that put you first
Some of our benefits are:27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Flexible Working, opportunity for an early Friday finish, and a subsidised cafeteria. Primark Perks – Discounts with some local partner business to our offices
What You’ll Do:
In your role, you’ll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here’s a flavour of your day-to-day:
Risk ManagementLead the establishment of the Treasury Risk Management function in Primark.Set direction on how Primark analyse financial market risks and exposures, quantifying, analysis and reporting financial exposures.Lead on the aggregation of business risks to provide a consolidated Primark exposure, including undertaking correlation analysis to understand a net risk position. Including the embedding the use of sensitivity and ‘Value at Risk’ modelling.Identify, review and optimise existing hedging strategies within our businesses, covering currency, commodity and rates risk, focussing on the effectiveness of governance and economic outcomes.Specific currency exposures cover G10, Central & Eastern Europe currencies. Specific commodities exposures cover energy (electricity/gas), diesel, freight, cotton, plastics, paper and steel. Support the Head of Treasury/Treasury Manager in Liquidity risk management and working capital initiatives.Share best practice across Primark, through direct business partnering and the presentations in risk forums.
Business PartneringLead on providing Treasury support, and value add partner across various finance and non-finance stakeholders.Provide an objective view on the existing governance structures in place within our businesses and lead on implementing best practice governance.Work closely with ABF Group Treasury on Risk management activities, reporting and policy compliance.
Financial Markets InsightAccountable for the development of internal market reporting for currency, commodities, rates and credit risk, leveraging this to deliver insights to Primark, including identifying market opportunities to execute risk management.Educating and provision of Treasury inputs for financial budget, forecast, long term planning and adhoc reporting purposes.Actively engage with relationship banking group on market insights and developing risk management products and strategies.
Governance, Controls & ReportingAnnual review of ABF & Primark Treasury policies and its communication across the business.Lead the periodic Primark Treasury Risk Management Committee and period Treasury reporting.Manage and maintain Treasury Risk Register and development of relevant KPI/KRI reporting.Support the production of the annual treasury board paper reporting.
Technology Lead on identifying and implementing appropriate technology risk management solutions for Primark.Support in the scoping/business requirements as part of the implementation of a Treasury Management System covering risk management activities.
What You’ll Bring
Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular: Treasury or Finance qualification (ACT or CFA) preferred.Accounting (ACCA, ACA, CPA or equivalent) qualified preferred.5-7+ years Treasury experience.Understanding of accounting standards related to Treasury – IFRS9.Strategic thinking coupled with strong commercial awareness; ability to identify and drive change.Excellent planning and organisation skills, ability to multi-task, plan and prioritise work schedule for self and team and work within agreed timescales.Operates with a high level of integrity, diplomacy, tact and professionalism.Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment.An ambitious self-starter with a positive can-do attitude.A collaborative team player, who demonstrates high levels of emotional intelligence. Proven ability in developing working relationships across all levels of the organisation.Excellent attention to detail with strong financial and analytical skills (ability to analyse and interrogate high volumes of data).Ability to work under pressure and capable of handling multiple priorities.Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to influence and manage key internal and external stakeholders and relationships.English is essential and other European languages would be an advantage.
Ready? Good - because we can’t wait to see what you can offer. You’ll be joining a team of diverse, passionate, and talented individuals where you’ll truly belong, collaborating on projects that will shape the future of our industry. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or another one, and our recruitment team Can determine where your skills may fit in at Primark.
Apply to be part of our future and we’ll help you develop yours.
If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility requests, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist.
All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss.
130343BR
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