Treasury Manager

WPP • New York, NY

26d • $75,000 - $180,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Treasury Manager will lead treasury operations across the US and Canada within a complex, fast-paced, FTSE-listed organisation, partnering closely with the Group Treasury team in London. The role is responsible for effective cash management, liquidity optimisation and treasury governance across the region, while supporting strategic business objectives. It covers cash flow forecasting, working capital management, FX risk oversight, surplus cash investment, banking relationships and treasury controls.

The manager will lead two direct reports and provide functional oversight and influence across Shared Service Centre teams. Working closely with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and wider finance stakeholders, the role will improve treasury outcomes, cash visibility, forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency. Success requires strong technical treasury expertise, commercial judgement, stakeholder management and the ability to deliver through direct leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

• Significant treasury experience within a large multinational corporate environment, ideally a Fortune 500, FTSE-listed or equivalent public company.
• Strong expertise in cash management, liquidity structures, cash pooling, forecasting, intercompany funding and surplus cash management.
• Experience working with or overseeing Shared Service Centre activities, including AP, AR, payments, collections and working capital processes.
• Solid understanding of FX risk management, hedging principles, exposure analysis and treasury policy compliance.
• Commercial mindset and ability to translate treasury activity into tangible business outcomes and performance improvements.
• Proven leadership experience, including coaching, developing and managing high-performing teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and experience partnering with senior finance leaders, shared services teams, banks and corporate functions.
• Strong analytical and systems capability, including treasury management systems, ERP platforms, banking platforms and advanced Excel skills.
• High level of control awareness, attention to detail and sound judgement in managing financial and operational risk.

Nice To Haves

• A professional treasury or accounting qualification (ACT, CTP or equivalent) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead treasury operations across the US and Canada, overseeing cash management, liquidity, funding, cash flow forecasting, working capital and treasury governance.
• Own regional cash flow forecasting and partner with Shared Services and Finance leaders to improve accuracy, visibility and accountability.
• Drive working capital performance, supporting cash conversion, reducing funding requirements and enhancing reporting.
• Manage regional FX exposure, identify risks, support hedging activities and ensure compliance with Group Treasury policy.
• Optimise surplus cash through investment and deposit strategies that balance liquidity, risk and return.
• Partner with Shared Services teams to strengthen forecasting processes, cash visibility and treasury controls across AP, AR and payment activities.
• Lead regional banking relationships, including account structures, cash pooling, bank rationalisation, mandates and KYC requirements.
• Ensure robust treasury controls, governance and compliance, with a focus on fraud prevention, operational resilience and audit readiness.
• Identify opportunities to improve balance sheet efficiency through cash repatriation, reduced idle cash and enhanced liquidity management.
• Lead, coach and develop treasury team members, fostering a high-performing and collaborative team culture.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to simplify treasury operations, improve reporting and increase visibility of cash and financial risk.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.
• Opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale unparalleled in the industry.
• Challenging and stimulating work, with the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed