Manager - Treasury Systems

Why we're hiring:

WPP is on a global transformation journey, and this is an opportunity to join and take the lead on the newly established Group Treasury shared service center (SSC).

What you'll be doing:

As a Manager in our Treasury Technology Support team, you will be responsible for providing expert functional support to resolve highly complex issues, specifically for our implementing and using ION Treasury product, specifically IT2. You will be working closely with our global stakeholders to ensure that issues are resolved in a concise and timely manner. Your knowledge of treasury processes and systems and integration with other modules and third parties will add value to the organization. You will escalate unresolved queries to respective departments for accurate remedy.

This role will report to the Head of Treasury, key responsibilities are:

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of TMS solutions (e.g., ION-IT2, Oracle Treasury, SAP TRM).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather business requirements and translate them into system functionality.
• Support corporate treasury operations, including cash management, funding, liquidity, investments, FX, and risk management.
• Drive business transformation initiatives by adapting treasury systems to support new strategies, geographies, or business models.
• Liaise with IT, Finance, and Treasury teams to ensure seamless integration with ERP, banking systems, and reporting platforms.
• Support testing, training, go-live, and post-implementation activities.
• Provide guidance on treasury accounting, compliance, and regulatory reporting.
• Develop functional specifications, process documentation, and user manuals.
• Knowledge of Treasury and Treasury Management Systems, In-House Banking, Payment Factories, Bank Connectivity.
• ION IT2 treasury product knowledge and implementation experience are a must.
• Knowledge of other TMS such as Kyriba, SAP, FIS will be considered a plus.
  Knowledge of bank connectivity and messaging (e.g., SWIFT Net, FTP/FTPs, EBICS, MQ Series, CAMT etc.).
• Extremely focused and experienced in resolving challenging problems and creating practical solutions.
• Able to react quickly and work to tight deadlines.
• Strong listening and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Familiar with day-2-day treasury operations and processes.

What you will need:

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 8-12 years of experience in TMS implementation (e.g., ION-IT2, Oracle Treasury, SAP TRM, etc.) or relevant experience in corporate treasury, banking, or financial risk management and requiring analytical and logical thinking.
• A bachelor's degree and/or previous experience as a consultant in treasury operations.
• Solid understanding of corporate treasury functions: cash and liquidity management, funding, debt, investments, and treasury accounting.
• Proven experience in business process transformation and system adaptation in dynamic environments.
• Strong knowledge of finance, accounting principles, and treasury controls.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive project outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets, banking instruments, treasury technologies and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing and managing treasury systems a plus.
• Proficiency in financial modelling and analysis tools (Power BI, Alteryx) a plus.
• Demonstrable experience of managing a reasonable sized Treasury team including mentoring, training, and developing team members as well as overseeing documentation, and training materials.

Who are you:

You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with confidence: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we deliver extraordinary every day.

What we'll give you:

Passionate, driven people – We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.

Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and deliver projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?

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