Head of Working Capital

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KervHybrid working role: 2 days in the office, 3 days from home. This role can be based in London, Birmingham or Cardiff.Level: Senior ManagerAbout Us: At Kerv, we leverage the power of technology to help our customers stay ahead. We do this through our brilliant people who focus relentlessly on the customer and their needs, delivering world-class cloud solutions and digital transformation. Launched in July 2020, Kerv is a next-generation ‘customer-first, cloud-first’ provider, created to help customers achieve successful business outcomes in a new digital era. The finance team is central to partnering with business leaders to provide accurate, timely and quality information to support their growth plans.Treasury and Cash Management

Develop, maintain, and continuously improve short, medium, and long-term cash flow forecasting processes.Manage daily cash positions, liquidity planning, and intercompany cash transfers.Oversee all treasury operations, including bank account structures, cash pooling, and multi-currency managementLead banking relationships, negotiate facilities, and optimise group funding and liquidity structures.Ensure compliance with treasury policies, controls, and governance frameworks.Evaluate and mitigate financial risks (FX, interest rate, liquidity, counterparty).Working Capital Management

Partner with business units to drive working capital efficiency across receivables, payables, and inventory.Develop and monitor cash metrics and KPIs (DSO, DPO, CCC), ensuring improvement initiatives are embedded in operations.Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve credit control, billing, supplier management, and procurement processes.Provide strategic input into contract structuring and commercial negotiations to optimise working capital outcomes.Strategic and Leadership

Support the CFO in strategic financing decisions (funding, debt, investment).Deliver analysis and insights on cash and liquidity impacts of MandA, growth initiatives, and capex.Provide board-level reporting on cash, treasury, and working capital performance.Manage and develop a small treasury/working capital team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.Lead on treasury technology improvements (TMS, automation, forecasting tools).All About You

Professional Qualifications: ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant (or equivalent) and/or ACT-qualified treasurer.Experience: Minimum 10 years’ post-qualification experience in senior treasury and working capital roles within complex, multi-entity, multi-currency organisations.Proven track record of delivering cash optimisation and working capital improvements in a fast-paced environment.Strong knowledge of treasury instruments, banking products, and risk management techniques.Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and partner effectively with commercial and operational teams.Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.Eligible to work in the UK.Prior experience in the technology or managed services industry.Experience working in private equity-backed or high-growth businesses.Knowledge of treasury management systems and ERP treasury modules.Values

Do The Right ThingBuild FutureThink Customer FirstTeam Is EverythingSpread Good VibesAt Kerv, we’re building something special and we’re building it to last. We want everybody to feel valued, included and love working together. With an uncompromising pursuit of amazing employee experience, we always strive to do the right thing. We believe and will relentlessly promote and support the power of diversity, equality and belonging, through collaboration and creating exceptional solutions together.Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Finance and Accounting/AuditingIndustries: IT Services and IT ConsultingNote: Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Kerv. Get notified about new Head of Treasury jobs in London Area, United ..... full job details .....