An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Head of Cash and Banking to join a leading blue chip organisation. This senior leadership position is pivotal in ensuring operational excellence and robust governance across all cash management and banking activities within a complex, regulated Finance Shared Services Centre. With a highly competitive salary and benefits package, this role offers you the chance to shape strategy, drive digital transformation, and lead a high-performing team dedicated to service excellence. .
As Head of Cash and Banking you will play an instrumental role in shaping the strategic direction of cash management activities within a dynamic blue chip organisation. Your day-to-day responsibilities will see you collaborating closely with senior stakeholders company wide to deliver seamless banking administration, optimise liquidity positions, and uphold rigorous standards of compliance.
*Develop and execute the overall Cash and Banking strategy in alignment with organisational financial objectives, risk appetite, and operational goals.
*Lead, coach, and nurture teams responsible for cash operations, treasury support, reconciliations, payments processing, and banking administration to foster a culture of service excellence.
*Establish clear KPIs and performance standards to drive continuous improvement across all cash-related processes while maintaining rigorous control frameworks.
*Act as the subject matter expert for cash management across legal services and insurance operations, providing guidance on best practices and regulatory requirements.
*Oversee daily cash positioning to ensure sufficient liquidity for both operational needs and strategic projects while managing short-term cashflow forecasting in partnership with finance leaders.
*Manage the full lifecycle of bank account administration including opening/closing accounts, signatory management and compliance, and adherence to the companies’ regulations.
*Optimise banking platforms, payment gateways, and digital tools to enhance efficiency while supporting commercial negotiations related to bank fee structures.
*Drive automation across payment workflows and batch processing to streamline operations while ensuring segregation of duties and compliance with delegated authority matrices.
*Lead audit activities relating to cash and banking controls while maintaining strong documentation, process maps, controls testing protocols, and supporting ERP/banking system optimisation.


To excel as Head of Cash and Banking you will bring substantial experience managing complex treasury operations within regulated sectors.
*Extensive experience leading teams within Cash Management, Treasury Operations or Banking Administration functions-ideally gained within a blue chip organisation.
*Proven technical expertise in areas such as cashflow forecasting, multi-entity banking systems implementation/optimisation.
*Demonstrated track record improving efficiency in cash processing workflows through automation or Lean methodologies whilst strengthening fraud prevention measures.
*Excellent communication skills enabling you to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels-including finance leadership teams-and provide clear guidance on complex regulatory matters.
*Strong analytical abilities allowing you to monitor working capital movements closely; identify emerging risks; develop actionable insights from dashboards/KPIs; support commercial negotiations around bank fees or platform enhancements.
*Experience overseeing full lifecycle bank account administration.
*A degree in Finance/Accounting/Business (or related field) supported by professional qualifications such as ACCA/CIMA/ACA/AMCT; ACT/AMCT treasury certifications highly desirable; additional training in fraud prevention/risk management/Lean Six Sigma considered beneficial.
*A customer-focused approach aligned with the expectations of legal services clients/insurance partners-demonstrating empathy when resolving issues or supporting accounts receivable teams in achieving clean ledgers/cashflow visibility.
*Resilience/adaptability when navigating fast-changing environments-balancing competing priorities without compromising on quality or compliance standards.


This organisation stands out as an employer due to its unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace where collaboration thrives alongside individual growth. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities designed to support work-life balance without sacrificing career progression. The finance function is renowned for its knowledgeable leadership team who actively encourage knowledge sharing across departments-creating an environment where everyone’s contribution is valued regardless of background or tenure. Investment in training opportunities ensures that staff remain at the forefront of industry developments-empowering them not only to meet but exceed evolving client expectations within the legal services/insurance landscape. The company’s dedication to robust governance/control frameworks provides peace of mind for employees tasked with safeguarding critical financial assets-while ongoing digital transformation projects offer exciting avenues for personal/professional development. Above all this is an organisation where your expertise will be recognised; your ideas welcomed; your achievements celebrated as part of a wider team effort dedicated towards operational excellence.


If you are ready to take your career in cash management leadership to new heights within a supportive environment that values your expertise-this is your moment!


Apply today by clicking on the link provided-your next rewarding challenge awaits.
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