Group Head of Treasury International Freight Operations

Group Head of Treasury – International Freight Operations

Note: This position is based in Dubai. Candidates will need to relocate, and relocation assistance will be provided.

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Job Purpose

This role leads the design, implementation, and management of global cash management structures for business, collaborating with the Global Logistics and regional Freight Forwarding teams. This will be achieved through a combination of organic growth and acquisitions. The business will operate with proprietary technology and a global shared service center, serving over 100 branches worldwide and generating over $2bn in revenue. The role involves developing a treasury strategy to fund working capital needs and manage cross-border fund flows, ensuring cash availability while avoiding overcapitalization that could hinder return on capital employed (ROCE). The strategy will also address foreign exchange risk, financing sources, and provide training and governance support to regional business units.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of a global treasury strategy for the freight forwarding business.
• Establish a cash management structure to manage liquidity across the global network.
• Implement and improve daily treasury operations.
• Optimize cash positions to maximize return on capital employed.
• Provide guidance and training to regional finance managers on managing liquidity and currency finance.
• Oversee intergroup funding and cash settlements.
• Ensure funding structures are tax-efficient and compliant with local regulations in all operating regions.
• Manage bank guarantees and negotiate Asset-Based Lending (ABL) structures (e.g., factoring).
• Collaborate with the Head Office Treasury on foreign currency and interest rate hedging.
• Support regional funding processes within the group treasury.
• Report on cash positions, forecasts, and secure funding for shortfalls.
• Collaborate with auditors (internal and statutory).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Finance & Banking; Master's degree preferred.
• 7 to 10 years of experience in treasury management within the logistics or freight forwarding industry.
• Banking background and experience with cash pool structures.

Preferred

• Technical treasury experience (e.g., system implementation).
• Familiarity with finance modules in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP).

Skills

• Strong communication skills to address stakeholder needs and manage change.
• Problem-solving: Ability to analyze and resolve complex challenges.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on compliance and company asset protection.
• Strong collaboration skills, working independently and in diverse teams.
• Results-driven, proactive in managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• IT skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and systems management.
• Flexibility to travel (10-20%) across Europe for on-site tasks.
• Fluency in English; additional languages (e.g., German, Dutch) are a plus.