Group Head of Treasury - FTC

Overview

Would you like to help enrich the lives of learners around the world?

At RM, we’ve been pioneers of education technology since . We provide technology and resources to the education sector, supporting over 10 million students worldwide. We work with over
28, schools, nurseries, and education trusts in countries to deliver customer‑centric solutions that improve education outcomes.

What we do helps learners at all stages of their lives, from preschool to higher education and professional qualification; we partner with schools, examination boards, central governments and other professional institutions to enrich the lives of learners.

RM Group operates through three businesses:
Technology (Managed Services, Software and Infrastructure for Schools), Assessment (Software and Services) and TTS (Educational Resources).

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We are an international company operating across multiple jurisdictions and sectors. With a complex multi‑currency structure and substantial leverage, we require a strategic and experienced Group Head of Treasury to drive financial stability and growth. The role is integral to the management of our liquidity, currency risks, and debt obligations, ensuring compliance with banking covenants and maintaining strong relationships with financial institutions.

We welcome applications from individuals seeking contract, FTC or part‑time opportunities.

Strategic Treasury Management:

• Develop and implement a robust treasury strategy aligned with the group’s financial objectives.
• Manage liquidity to ensure the availability of funds to meet operational and strategic requirements. Including ownership of short, mid and long‑term cash flow forecasting.
• Lead the development and optimization of cash management systems and processes.

Debt and Banking Relationships:

• Monitor and manage banking covenants to ensure compliance and avoid breaches.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with banks, financial institutions, and rating agencies.

Multi‑Currency and Hedging Management:

• Monitor and manage foreign exchange exposures across the group.
• Design and implement effective hedging strategies to mitigate currency risk.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in multi‑currency operations.

Risk and Compliance:

• Establish and monitor internal controls and policies related to treasury activities.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to local and international regulations.
• Prepare and present risk assessments and recommendations to the Board and Executive Team.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Build and lead a high‑performing offshore treasury team, providing mentorship and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead the drive to create a culture of commercial awareness and financial management across the company.
• Act as a key advisor to the CFO and senior management on treasury‑related matters.
• Lead and negotiate a refinancing of company total debt structure to be completed post‑company strategic activity.
• Design, implement and establish a revised Treasury & AP function to take the business into the next stage of its strategic journey.
• Act as SME for Treasury & AP in a company‑wide new ERP implementation.

Essential

Experience:

• Proven experience in a senior treasury role within an international organization.
• Deep understanding of cashflow forecasting techniques and liquidity management is critical. Especially in cash constrained / highly leveraged environment.
• Experience in monitoring and managing banking covenants in a leveraged business environment.
• Expertise in multi‑currency operations and developing effective hedging strategies.
• Strong track record of managing banking relationships and executing refinancing exercises.
• Extensive experience in leading complex refinancing initiatives.

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to anticipate and manage financial risks.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship‑building skills with external financial partners.
• Advanced understanding of financial instruments, market trends, and regulatory environments.
• Effective leadership and team management skills, with…